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Follow the LiederThe Luminous Lotte LehmannFrom her electrifying performances on the world’s great stages to her influential years as a teacher in the United States, Lotte Lehmann’s legacy shines through in equal parts passion, vulnerability, and uncompromising musical truth. Featuring archival recordings of Schubert's Erlkönig and An die Musik with Lehmann's long-time pianist Paul Ulanowsky.
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2025-08-1256 minFollow the LiederFive Songs of Laurence Hope: H.T. Burleigh with Matthew CorcoranToday we cover Five Songs of Laurence Hope by H.T. Burleigh with tenor Matthew Corcoran. Recorded live at the Fellowship of the Song 2025 Fellows Closing Concert with pianist Barbie Noyes.Follow the Lieder is a production of Cincinnati Song Initiative. You can learn more about their network of podcasts at cincinnatisonginitiative.org/podcasts.
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2025-07-091h 07Follow the LiederSwedish Song with Michael SikichToday we cover not one, not two, but THREE Swedish songs with special guest co-host Michael Sikich. Guest vocalists include soprano Sofie Asplund, mezzo-soprano Ann-Kristin Jones, and baritone Luthando Qave.Follow the Lieder is a production of Cincinnati Song Initiative. You can learn more about their network of podcasts at cincinnatisonginitiative.org/podcasts.
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2025-06-101h 09Follow the LiederFinding Home: Der Wanderer an den MondWhat makes a home? Is it a person, a feeling, a place? The lonely voice of Schubert’s wanderer, wondering at the moon where his place in the world might be, resonates with the voices of today as we hear from friends of the podcast. Ways to help the refugee crisis:https://www.unrefugees.org/https://humanrightsfirst.org/https://www.globalrefuge.org/news/5-ways-to-help-refugees-immigrants-in-2025/https://www.rescue.orghttps://refugeerights.org/Letters from refugee childrenhttps://www.unicef.org/eca/stories/letters-from-syrian-refugee-childrenLetter by Andrew Lam
2025-05-131h 03Follow the LiederFanny Mendelssohn HenselBefore there was Felix, there was Fanny! Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel was a supremely talented and intelligent pianist and composer, but societal norms of the time kept her locked in a patriarchal prison. Join us as we hear three of her songs: Nach süden, Vorwurf, and Nachtwanderer. With soprano Isabelle Peters and mezzo-soprano Ema Nikolovska.Follow the Lieder is a production of Cincinnati Song Initiative. You can learn more about its network of podcasts at cincinnatisonginitiative.org/podcasts.
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2025-04-0859 minFollow the LiederKorngold: Sechs einfache Lieder, Op. 9The worlds of Hollywood and Lieder collide in this episode about Erich Wolfgang Korngold and his Sechs einfache Lieder. Including a very special live performance of the cycle by guest vocalist Claire McCahan and guest pianist Tzu Kuang Tan recorded during the Opening Fellows Concert at CSI's Fellowship of the Song program in May of 2024.Follow the Lieder is a production of Cincinnati Song Initiative. You can learn more about its network of podcasts at cincinnatisonginitiative.org/podcasts.
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2025-03-1158 minFollow the LiederBotschaft: Johannes BrahmsFollow the Lieder is doing its best Voldemort impression.... WE'RE BACK BABY! Join us as we do a long-awaited deep dive into the life of Johannes Brahms, followed by a performance of Botschaft by tenor Logan Wagner and pianist Kirill Kuzmin. With co-host Brian Sikich.Raisin Brahms CommercialFollow the Lieder is a production of Cincinnati Song Initiative. You can learn more about its network of podcasts at cincinnatisonginitiative.org/podcasts.
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2025-02-111h 19Follow the LiederLiebst du um Schönheit: Gustav Mahler & Clara Wieck SchumannIn our final episode of our compare and contrast season we discuss Liebst du um Schönheit by Gustav Mahler and Clara Wieck Schumann. With guest performers mezzo-soprano Kayleigh Decker and pianist Samuel Martin.Song Cycle is a production of Cincinnati Song Initiative. You can learn more about its network of podcasts at cincinnatisonginitiative.org/podcasts.
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2024-09-1024 minFollow the LiederWaldseligkeit with MYSTERY composers!Today we have not one, not two, but THREE settings of the text Waldseligkeit by Richard Dehmel. See if you can guess the mystery composers before their names are reveled after receiving the clues and live performances of their settings by Erin Keesey and Samuel Martin! Follow the Lieder is a production of Cincinnati Song Initiative. You can learn more about their network of podcasts at cincinnatsonginitiative.org/podcasts
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2024-07-0928 minFollow the LiederAllnächtlich im Traume: Mendelssohn and SchumannA lively discussion with guest co-host Ben Offringa covering Heine's text Allnächtlich im Traume in settings by Felix Mendelssohn and Robert Schumann. With guest performers Tristan Tournaud, Parker Konkle, Ethan Neal, and Sihan Zhang.
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2024-05-0956 minFollow the LiederRastlose Liebe: Goethe, Zelter, and SchubertThe ASMR Lieder podcast you didn't know you needed! If you can make it past Brian's dubious soundscaping in today's episode then you're in for a treat as we discuss Goethe and his(?) text Rastlose Liebe in settings by Zelter and Schubert. Special thanks to guest performers Erin Keesy, Olivia Knutsen, and Samuel Martin!Follow the Lieder is a production of Cincinnati Song Initiative. You can learn more about their network of podcasts at cincinnatsonginitiative.org/podcasts
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2024-04-1150 minFollow the LiederWald(es)gespräch: Robert Schumann and Alexander ZemlinskyJoin Mandee and Janie as they discuss the legend of the Lorelei and compare settings by Robert Schumann and Alexander Zemlinsky. With guest performances by Erik Nordstrom, Parker Konkle, Erin Keesy, and Samuel Martin. Picture of ZemlinskyConcert programFlight documentsLorelei RockFollow the Lieder is a production of Cincinnati Song Initiative. You can learn more about their network of podcasts at cincinnatsonginitiative.org/podcasts
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2024-03-281h 05Follow the LiederBonus Episode - Song Cycle: The One with Iain BurnsideThis month's episode of Follow the Lieder is slightlyyyyy delayed, so enjoy this bonus episode from Song Cycle hosted by CSI founder Samuel Martin! The great Scottish pianist Iain Burnside joins Sam for a fun and informative conversation. Come for the sage advice on how to stay active in this ever-changing classical music landscape, stay for the greatest page-turning fail you never knew you needed to hear.Listen to more Song Cycle here!Follow the Lieder is a production of Cincinnati Song Initiative. You can learn more about their network of podcasts at cincinnatisonginitiative.org/p...
2024-03-1448 minFollow the LiederEdward: Loewe & Brahms (or "The Tapestry of My Brain")Murder ballades, Raisin Brahms, and the 'Schubert of the North' are just a few of the things you're not gonna want to miss in this month's episode of Follow the Lieder with guest co-host Brian Sikich. With guest performances by Erik Nordstrom, Parker Konkle, Lucy Evans, and Logan Wagner.https://www.eriknordstrom.com/https://parkerkonkle.com/https://lucyevansmezzo.com/https://www.loganwagnertenor.com/Link to article The History of Murder Ballades and the Women Who Flipped the ScriptSing Loewe's Edward with me!
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2024-02-081h 07Follow the LiederIch stand in dunklen Träumen (Ihr Bild): Schubert & Clara Wieck SchumannThe advent of Season 4 of Follow the Lieder is upon us! All season long we will be comparing various settings of the same text within each episode, beginning today with Heinrich Heine's text “Ich stand in dunklen Träumen” as set by Franz Schubert and Clara Wieck Schumann.With guest vocalist Naomi Merer WitzenSing Schubert's setting with me!Sing Clara's setting with me!
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2024-01-1140 min
Song CycleSeason 3 Holiday Party!The Season 3 finale crossover extravaganza is here! Sam invites the hosts of CSI's other podcasts, So Lit Song Lit and Follow the Lieder to join him to discuss what their shows are all about. More importantly, though, is your chance to see if you can guess even fewer music trivia questions correctly than this band of hooligans did. Happy holidays to all, and here's to a bright and musically fulfilling new year!Song Cycle is a production of Cincinnati Song Initiative. You can learn more about its network of podcasts at cincinnatisonginitiative.org/podcasts.
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2023-12-2852 minFollow the LiederKriegers Ahnung: War and MusicIn this episode of Follow the Lieder we discuss Schubert's song Kriegers Ahnung and music's role in highlighting our shared humanity in the face of war. With special guest cellist Da Yoon Kang.Sources: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/bulge-dispatches/Forgotten Voices of the Second World War by Max Arthurhttps://www.msf.org/data-and-patient-accounts-reveal-indiscriminate-attacks-against-civilians-ukraine-warhttps://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/13/learning/teaching-about-the-israel-hamas-war.htmlThe Landmark Thucydides: A Comprehensive Guide to the Peloponnesian Warhttps://www.iwm.org.uk/history/rare-personal-accounts-of-life-in-the-trenches-in-1917https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/12/opinion/israel-hamas-hostage.htmlhttps://r...
2023-12-1428 minFollow the LiederRichard Strauss: AllerseelenThe self-proclaimed first-class second-rate composer Richard Strauss is the topic of today's episode. Join us as we discuss a brief history of his life and cover his song Allerseellen with guest host Janie Roy and guest vocalist Liisa Dàvila.Sing Allerseelen with meFind Liisa hereFind Janie hereSources: The Lieder of Richard Strauss by Alan Jefferson; The life of Richard Strauss by Bryan Gilliam; Strauss by Laurenz Lütteken; "Actually, I like my songs best": Strauss's Lieder by Susan Youens; Strauss in the Third Reich by Michael Walter; The Lieder of...
2023-11-0950 minFollow the LiederHugo Wolf: GebetHugo Wolf was known for his fiery temperament, never-ending grudges, and his wildly non-filtered opinions - he even earned the nickname 'Wild Wolf.' Join us today as we discuss this feisty little composer (really he was only 5"1'!) and his song Gebet from Mörike-Lieder with tenor Adrian Autard and guest host Brian Sikich.Sing Gebet with me!Raisin Brahms CommercialFind Adrian on InstagramFind me on InstagramApplication for the Fellowship of the SongSources:Hugo Wolf: The Vocal Music by Susan Youens; Hugo Wolf a...
2023-10-1251 minFollow the LiederDebussy & Korngold with Dylan PerezPianist Dylan Perez joins us today to discuss some music (not gonna tell you what!) by Claude Debussy and Erich Wolfgang Korngold. Be surprised with me as he shares some very special recordings from his new recording with tenor Ted Black. Find Dylan on Instagram @perezaliciousListen to Voyage à Paris on Spotify
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2023-09-1455 minFollow the LiederOn Belonging: Asian Song with Fleur BarronThe incomparable mezzo-soprano Fleur Barron joins us to discuss her song program titled On Belonging which explores the profundities of culture and identity through Asian song. This episode features selections from her program with pianist Myra Huang and cellist Colemann Itzkoff including Bright Fear composed by Raymond Yiu with text by Mary Jean Chan, Bright Moonlight with text and music by Chen Yi, Lullaby composed by Fang Man with text by Jie Guo, and Northeastern Lullaby arranged by Deng Jianchun and Yao Xuehua.
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2023-07-131h 23Follow the LiederGanymed: Schubert & GoethePrepare yourself for some Greek mythology, assorted space facts, and perhaps the most exhilarating (dare we say titillating?) passage in all of Lieder. Schubert's Ganymed is the focus of our podcast today with special guest vocalist Corinne Cowling.
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2023-06-0827 minFollow the LiederIlse Weber: The Songstress of TerezínAmidst the horrors of the Terezín ghetto Ilse Weber wrote profound, haunting lyrics and distinctly memorable tunes to both comfort those around her and to reckon with the unspeakable atrocities surrounding them. Join us in today's episode as we cover her life, legacy, words, and music. With special guest host Kamila Storr and guest vocalist Dr. Naomi Merer.
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2023-04-131h 17Follow the LiederClara Wieck Schumann: LoreleiClara Wieck Schumann was a virtual powerhouse of a woman: concert pianist, composer, wife, mother, teacher, editor, arranger, entrepreneur . In this episode we cover the main points of her life and work and discuss her song Lorelei with text by Heinrich Heine. Featuring Georgia Clay as guest host and the incredible vocal talents of Dr. Naomi Merer.Sing Lorelei with me! -->https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ba8j1L99o80&ab_channel=MandeeMadrid-Sikich I am deeply indebted to the biography Clara Schumann: The artist and the woman by Nancy B. Reich....
2023-03-091h 27Follow the LiederMarian Anderson: One Voice Can Make HistoryTwenty four years before Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his “I Have a Dream” speech, a Black woman stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and sang before an unprecedented, racially-integrated audience of 75,000 people. Join us today as we cover the life and legacy of Marian Anderson, perhaps the greatest lieder singer of the 20th century you've never heard of! What's more... Chelsea Marie Davis and Victoria Theodore share their work on Marian the musical with us (you'll even hear excerpts from the musical!) for what might be the greatest episode of Follow the Lieder ever published!
2023-02-091h 16Follow the LiederSchubert's Winterreise: Der LeiermannFinally the end is upon us! It's hard to believe that after 16 episodes we've finally reached the end of our winter wanderings. While you might shed a tear or two over our wanderer's perplexing conclusion, you won't be too sad when you hear about all the great stuff we have in store for season 3 of Follow the Lieder. Stay tuned at the end of the episode for a special interview with Samuel Martin, the artistic founding director of Cincinnati Song Initiative. A very special thank you goes out to Dr. Tyler Reece for his incredible vocal collaboration throughout season 2!
2022-12-221h 05Follow the LiederSchubert's Winterreise: Mut! & Die NebensonnenWe are nearing the end kids! In this, the penultimate episode of our Winterreise season we discuss Mut! and Die Nebensonnen. Be prepared to hear a battle hymn, a Shakespeare re-enactment, a brief science bit, and if you listen all the way to the end you might even hear our co-host shed a tear or two! With guest vocalist Dr. Tyler ReeceEmoji stories for each episode by @teodoro.pianoMut! 💪☃️🌬️⛈️Die Nebensonnen ☀️☀️☀️Sing Mut! with me!Sing Die Nebensonnen with me! Follow the Lieder is a production of Cincinnati Song Initiative. Y...
2022-12-0852 minFollow the LiederSchubert's Winterreise: Das Wirtshaus with Susan YouensThats right kids - this is NOT a drill - Susan Youens herself joins us for this episode of Follow the Lieder in which we discuss Das Wirtshaus from Schubert's Winterreise.Emoji stories for each episode by @teodoro.pianoDas Wirtshaus ⚰️☠️🏨🛌Sing Das Wirtshaus with me! Follow the Lieder is a production of Cincinnati Song Initiative. You can learn more about their network of podcasts at cincinnatisonginitiative.org/podcastsYou can support the podcast by going to https://www.patreon.com/liedernerd and becoming a patron!You can find me on...
2022-11-101h 08Follow the LiederSchubert's Winterreise: Täuschung & Der WegweiserWe are deeper into the Wanderer's journey than ever before! Prepare yourself for an existential contemplation and perhaps a little dancing as we discuss songs number 19 and 20 from Schubert's Winterreise!
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2022-10-2753 minFollow the LiederFerne Lieder: Friedrich Rückert & Alban BergOn this special bonus epsiode to accompany CSI's upcoming program as part of its series The Belletrists, we cover the life and work of Friedrich Rückert, in particular his poem Ferne Lieder as set by Alban Berg. With guest co-host Emily Jewell and guest vocalist Ryan Bradford --> https://www.bradfordbaritone.com/about-2 Sing Ferne Lieder with me! Sources for this episode include:https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/1866/07/friedrich-ruckert/628517/; https://mahlerfoundation.org/mahler/contemporaries/friedrich-ruckert/ ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friedrich_R%C3%BCckert ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alban_Berg ; htt...
2022-10-251h 03Follow the LiederSchubert's Winterreise: Im Dorfe & Der stürmische MorgenIf you're wondering how ketchup, mustard, Lord of the RIngs, and tooth doctors could possibly be connected to Schubert's Winterreise, then you better tune in to this week's installment of Follow the Lieder!
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Im Dorfe: 🐕⛓😴🌆
Der stürmische Morgen: ⛈🌪🌬💗
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2022-10-131h 00Follow the LiederSchubert's Winterreise: Letzte HoffnungReady to get weird? Dr. Tyler Reece joins us today to discuss this song of ultimate wierdness and discombobulation (perhaps the strangest of all of Schubert's compositions!). It's an episode you don't want to miss!
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Letzte Hoffnung: 🌳🍂🍁😭🪦
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2022-09-2245 minFollow the LiederSchubert's Winterreise: Der greise Kopf & Die KräheTricks, horror-vignettes, morbid thoughts, literary nights, stunt flying, and corvid creatures are all topics that await you in this, the 10th installment of Season 2 of Follow the Lieder! Listen carefully to learn the coolest zoological facts you never knew were connected to the wonderful world of Lieder 🤓
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Die Krähe 🦅🕊️🏙️⚰️
Sing Der greise Kopf with me!
Sing Die Krähe with me!
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2022-09-0859 minFollow the LiederSchubert's Winterreise: Die Post (and Syphilis?!)After a short summer break, Follow the Lieder is back with a vengeance to finish up Schubert’s Winterreise Part 2. This episode contains all your favorite things: a hilarious (and brand new) co-host, a deep dive into Schubert’s life, a detailed description and analysis of Die Post, and all the facts you could ever want to know (and some you didn’t want to know) about syphilis! How could it not be a blast?!?
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Die Post: 📯📫💗🏙
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2022-08-251h 09Follow the LiederSchubert's Winterreise: Frühlingstraum & EinsamkeitLet's play a game! I'm serious... we actually play a Lieder game in this week's episode of Follow the Lieder (betchya didn't know those existed 😆). We also announce the winner of the giveaway and wrap up part one of Winterreise. That's right, we have made it half-way through! Woo-hooooooo! 🎉
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Frühlingstraum: 💐🏞️🕊️😴🐓🥶Einsamkeit: 🌫️⛈️🚶🌧️
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Sing Einsamkeit with me!
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2022-07-1446 minFollow the LiederSchubert's Winterreise: Irrlicht & RastIf you've ever found yourself wandering into the the world's tiefsten Felsengründe, then this is the episode for you! Ghostly lights, a worm, charcoal burning knowledge, a watery grave and more await you (and our traveller) in this diverse episode! Who knew discussing Irrlicht and Rast from Schubert's Winterreise could be such fun?!
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2022-06-2357 minFollow the LiederSchubert's Winterreise: RückblickWe took our very own "Rückblick" and invited back one of ye olde time co-host GREATS to discuss the eighth song from Schubert's Winterreise! Tune in and turn up to find out who!
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Rückblick: 🔥👞🏙️🌨️👱
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2022-06-0942 minFollow the LiederSchubert's Winterreise: Wasserflut & Auf dem FlusseToday we discuss not just one, but TWO songs from Winterreise (and one of them is an absolute HEADBANGER). The water is flowing (or not.... or is it?) in both Wasserflut and Auf dem Flusse, along with our traveller's emotions! Stay tuned to the bitter end for a very special guest performance by the floofiest singer you've ever heard.
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Wasserflut: 👁️☔❄️🌊🏙️
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Sing Auf dem Flusse!
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2022-05-261h 00Follow the LiederSchubert's Winterreise: Der LindenbaumIn today's installment of Follow the Lieder: Schubert's Winterreise, we discuss the iconic song Der Lindenbaum. A tree has a message, but is it what our traveller wants to hear? And will he go back for his hat? Find out all this and more by tuning in and turning up!
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Der Lindenbaum: 🌳⛲🏡💨🎩
Sing Der Lindenbaum with me!
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2022-05-1251 minFollow the LiederSchubert's Winterreise: ErstarrungIn Episode 3 of our Winterreise series, we cover Erstarrung and a surprise second song often said to be its predecessor. You'll have to tune in to find out all about the predecessor's crazy (literally) backstory! With guest co-host Brian Sikich and guest vocalist Dr. Tyler Reece.
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Erstarrung: 🔎🏔️👣💔
Sing Erstarrung with me!
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2022-04-281h 00Follow the LiederSchubert's Winterreise: Die Wetterfahne & Gefrorne TränenIn the second episode of our trek through Schubert's Winterreise, we cover Die Wetterfahne and Gefrorne Tränen. The nobility of the journeyman dwindles as he feels himself overcome by feelings of victimization and horror at his own grief. It's a party you're not gonna want to miss! With guest co-host Brian Sikich and guest vocalist Dr. Tyler Reece.
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Gefrorne Tränen: 😢💧❄️🌨️
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2022-04-1447 minFollow the LiederSchubert's Winterreise: Gute NachtBehold! The second season of Follow the Lieder is upon us! Season 2 will be all about Schubert's Winterreise, beginning today with an overview of Wilhelm Müller and the genesis of his poems, as well as a hefty discussion about Gute Nacht, the first song of this epic cycle. With guest host Brian Sikich. My supreme gratitude goes out to Dr. Tyler Reece as I would not be able to produce this podcast without his incredible vocal collaborations. Gute Nacht: 🌃🥀🌘🚶🏽Emoji stories for each episode by @teodoro.pianoSing Gute Nacht with me --> https://www.y...
2022-02-021h 03Follow the LiederAndres Maienlied 'Hexenlied': Felix MendelssohnWitches, Witchcraft, Paganism! What does any of that have to do with Lieder and why should we talk about it? Find out all that and more in today's looooooooong awaited episode. Special guest host (and witch!) Chelsea Willett discusses the history of this long misunderstood practice as well as its place in the modern world. Chelsea is a graphic designer and you can follow her on Instagram @chelseawillett_designs and her shop @luna.mons. Her website is https://www.chelseawillettdesigns.com/links/Discussion is followed up with a performance of Mendelssohn's Hexenlied sung by guest vocalist Siân...
2021-10-2038 minFollow the LiederSchilflied: Felix Mendelssohn and Niklaus LenauIn 1845 Mendelssohn made a copy of his song Schilflied with a tiny, unexpected masterpiece in the top left hand corner of the manuscript. Find out all about it in this episode with Mandee's surprise guest host! Featuring soprano Harriet Burns (website--> https://www.harrietburns.com/)Treble Clef Manuscript (scroll down on the same page for Bach and Mozart manuscripts) --> https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/latest/composer-manuscript-handwriting/signatures/Link to purchase Schilflied print--> https://museoteca.com/r/en/work/5838/felix_mendelssohn/schilflied_reed_song_/!/
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2020-12-0130 minFollow the LiederDer Zwerg: Franz Schubert and Matthäus von CollinToday's episode features a truly THRILLING neo-gothic horror story complete with misty mountains, a glassy sea, a double crossing queen and her murderous companion. Mandee covers Schubert's Der Zwerg (text by Mattäus von Collin). Guest vocalist is the inimitable mezzo-soprano Ema Nikolovska. Sources:"Of Dwarves, Perversion, and Patriotism: Schubert's Der Zwerg" https://www.jstor.org/stable/746897?seq=1Johnson, G., & Wigmore, R. (2014). Franz Schubert: the complete songs. New Haven ; London: Yale University Press.
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2020-07-2824 min
Follow the LiederLied eines Schiffers an die Dioskuren (UPDATED): Mayrhofer and SchubertMandee combines her love of space and her love for lieder in this episode featuring Lied eines Schiffer an die Dioskuren. Covered topics include but are not limited to: binary stars, the value of sacrificing love in pursuit of cosmic knowledge, and a pitch for a new Quentin Tarantino film. Featuring co-host Deborah Wood and baritone Tyler Reece.
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2020-05-1533 min
Follow the LiederAufenthalt: Ludwig Rellstab and Franz SchubertIn this episode we dive deep into Schubert’s setting of the poem Aufenthalt by Ludwig Rellstab. Bonus topics include blanket burritos and how Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata got its name. Mandee’s dog Czar even makes a vocal appearance at the end, so stay tuned to the very last minute to hear the singing pup!Featuring guest vocalist Tyler Reece
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2020-03-2533 minFollow the LiederAuf dem Flusse (UPDATED): Wilhelm Müller and Franz SchubertWhat do a 19th century german almanac, Lord Byron, the Oxford Circus John Lewis, and Wilhelm Müller's omen of death have in common?... They all feature in this fabulous episode where we discuss the song Auf dem Flusse from Schubert's Winterreise! Tune in and turn up!
Co-hosted by Deborah Wood
Featuring guest vocalist Tyler Reece
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2020-02-2741 minFollow the LiederAuf Flügeln des Gesanges: Felix Mendelssohn and Heinrich HeineSpecial Episode Alert! The song that started it all!!! Today we are discussing Felix Mendelssohn’s song Auf Flügeln des Gesanges with text by Heinrich Heine. One day while camping in Arizona, Mandee and Deborah listened to this sublime tune while contemplating the depths of meaning in the words, and voila! the idea for the Follow the Lieder podcast was born! Within this gorgeous gem of a song we encounter palm trees, gazelles, lotus flowers, giggling violets, twinkling stars, and fragrant, fairytale-telling roses. What’s not to love? Tune in and turn up!!!with guest...
2020-02-2247 minFollow the LiederSchumann: Frauenliebe und LebenAttention! Attention! In today’s episode we cover a composer other than Schubert… This is not a drill! I repeat: this is NOT a drill!!!In a special episode of the gender-bending variety, Mandee and special guest Dr. Tyler Reece discuss Tyler’s DMA dissertation “Liebe und Leben: Exploring Gender Roles and Sexuality in Nineteenth Century Lieder.” Complete with a live performance from Tyler’s final DMA recital, we discuss issues including gender roles in early 19th century Germanic society, Berlin and the birthplace of the modern gay rights movement, the moral purity movement, gendered performance practices, and Tyler’s...
2019-10-241h 04Follow the LiederErlkönig: Goethe and SchubertMandee is joined by special guest host Ben Offringa to discuss Schubert’s first published song, the infamous Erlkönig. Creepy/fascinating/thrilling/exhausting stuff to be found within! Guest vocalist: Dr.(!) Tyler ReeceLinks:C. Gibbs article- https://www.jstor.org/stable/746658?seq=1#metadata_info_tab_contentsAnne Sophie- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdhRYMY6IEc&feature=related
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