Follow the Lieder
39 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Pianist and wacky song enthusiast Mandee Madrid-Sikich talks all things Lieder related (and not related!). Composers, poets, cultural contexts, piano settings, German romanticism - if it has to do with song, you better believe it's included in this podcast! Each episode covers a different song and is complete with special guest appearances and performances of the chosen songs.
You can find Mandee on Instagram @liedernerd and on You Tube as Mandee Madrid-Sikich.
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Episodes
Schubert's Winterreise: Der Leiermann
December 22, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBFinally 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 ...
Schubert's Winterreise: Mut! & Die Nebensonnen
December 08, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes - 98.2 MBWe 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 Reece Emoji stories for each episode by @teodoro.piano Mut! 💪☃️🌬️⛈️ Die Nebensonnen ☀️☀️☀️ Sing Mut! with me! Sing Die Nebensonnen with me! Follow the...
Schubert's Winterreise: Das Wirtshaus with Susan Youens
November 10, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBThats 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.piano Das 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/podcasts You can support the podcast by going to https://www.pa...
Schubert's Winterreise: Täuschung & Der Wegweiser
October 27, 2022 07:54 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBWe 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! Emoji stories for each episode by @teodoro.piano Täuschung 🕯️💃🌃💥 Der Wegweiser 🚶🚥🛣️🌆 Sing Täuschung with me! Sing Der Wegweiser with me! Follow the Lieder is a production of Cincinnati Song Initiative. You can learn more about their network of podcasts at cincinnatisonginit...
Ferne Lieder: Friedrich Rückert & Alban Berg
October 25, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBOn 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://mahlerfoun...
Schubert's Winterreise: Im Dorfe & Der stürmische Morgen
October 13, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBIf 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! Emoji stories for each episode by @teodoro.piano Im Dorfe: 🐕⛓😴🌆 Der stürmische Morgen: ⛈🌪🌬💗 Sing Im Dorfe with me! Sing Der stürmische Morgen with me! Follow the Lieder is a production of Cincinnati Song Initiative. You can learn more about their network of podcasts at ...
Schubert's Winterreise: Letzte Hoffnung
September 22, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBReady 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! Emoji stories for each episode by @teodoro.piano Letzte Hoffnung: 🌳🍂🍁😭🪦 Sing Letzte Hoffnung with me! Follow the Lieder is a production of Cincinnati Song Initiative. You can learn more about their network of podcasts at cincinnatisonginitiative.org/podcasts You can...
Schubert's Winterreise: Der greise Kopf & Die Krähe
September 08, 2022 10:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBTricks, 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 🤓 Emoji stories for each episode by @teodoro.pianoDer greise Kopf 🧓🌨️🧑🌄🌇 Die Krähe 🦅🕊️🏙️⚰️ Sing Der greise Kopf with me! Sing Die Krähe with me! Follow the Lieder is a produ...
Schubert's Winterreise: Die Post (and Syphilis?!)
August 25, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBAfter 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?!? Emoji stories for each episode by @teodoro.piano Die Post: 📯📫💗🏙 Sing Die ...
Schubert's Winterreise: Frühlingstraum & Einsamkeit
July 14, 2022 10:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBLet'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! 🎉 Emoji stories for each episode by @teodoro.piano Frühlingstraum: 💐🏞️🕊️😴🐓🥶Einsamkeit: 🌫️⛈️🚶🌧️ Sing Frühlingstraum with me! Sing Einsamkeit with me! Follow the Lieder is a production of Cin...
Schubert's Winterreise: Irrlicht & Rast
June 23, 2022 10:00 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBIf 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?! Emoji stories for each episode by @teodoro.piano Irrlicht 👻🧚🕯️⚰️ Rast 🚶🛌🏚️💓 Link to a real, live Irrlicht video on YouTube Sing Irrlicht with me! ...
Schubert's Winterreise: Rückblick
June 09, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBWe 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! Emoji stories for each episode by @teodoro.piano Rückblick: 🔥👞🏙️🌨️👱 Sing Rückblick with me! Follow the Lieder is a production of Cincinnati Song Initiative. You can learn more about their network of podcasts at cincinnatisonginitiative.org/podcasts You can support the podcast by going to https://www.pa...
Schubert's Winterreise: Wasserflut & Auf dem Flusse
May 26, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBToday 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. Emoji stories for each episode by @teodoro.piano Wasserflut: 👁️☔❄️🌊🏙️ Auf dem Flusse: 🧊🌊💍✍️💗 Sing Wasserflut with me! Sing Auf dem Flusse! Fo...
Schubert's Winterreise: Der Lindenbaum
May 12, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBIn 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! Emoji stories for each episode by @teodoro.piano Der Lindenbaum: 🌳⛲🏡💨🎩 Sing Der Lindenbaum with me! You can support the podcast by going to https://www.patreon.com/liedernerd and becoming a patron! You can find me ...
Schubert's Winterreise: Erstarrung
April 28, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBIn 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. Emoji stories for each episode by @teodoro.piano Erstarrung: 🔎🏔️👣💔 Sing Erstarrung with me! You can support the podcast by going to https://www.patreon.com/liedernerd and becoming a patron! You can fi...
Schubert's Winterreise: Die Wetterfahne & Gefrorne Tränen
April 14, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBIn 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. Emoji stories for each episode by @teodoro.piano Die Wetterfahne: 🌬️🎏🏚️💰 Gefrorne Tränen: 😢💧❄️🌨️ Sing Die Wetterfahne with me! S...
Schubert's Winterreise: Gute Nacht
February 02, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBBehold! 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 eac...
Andres Maienlied 'Hexenlied': Felix Mendelssohn
October 20, 2021 14:41 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBWitches, 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.chelseawillettdesign...
Schilflied: Felix Mendelssohn and Niklaus Lenau
December 01, 2020 03:27 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBIn 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 ...
Der Zwerg: Franz Schubert and Matthäus von Collin
July 28, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBToday'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=1 Johnson, G., & Wigmore, R. (2014). Franz Schubert: the complete songs. New...
Lied eines Schiffers an die Dioskuren (UPDATED): Mayrhofer and Schubert
May 15, 2020 20:24 - 33 minutes - 57.1 MBMandee 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mandee-madrid-sikich/message
Aufenthalt: Ludwig Rellstab and Franz Schubert
March 25, 2020 01:15 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBIn 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 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Aufenthalt (UPDATED): Ludwig Rellstab and Franz Schubert
March 25, 2020 01:15 - 33 minutes - 58.8 MBIn another episode of our water series we dive deep (terrible pun 100% intended) 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mandee-madrid-sikich/message
Auf dem Flusse (UPDATED): Wilhelm Müller and Franz Schubert
February 27, 2020 21:10 - 41 minutes - 72.3 MBWhat 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mandee-madrid-sikich/message
Auf Flügeln des Gesanges: Felix Mendelssohn and Heinrich Heine
February 22, 2020 21:09 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBSpecial 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 ...
7. Auf Flügeln des Gesanges: Felix Mendelssohn and Heinrich Heine
February 22, 2020 21:09 - 47 minutes - 85.5 MBSpecial 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,...
6. Schumann: Frauenliebe und Leben
October 24, 2019 19:37 - 1 hour - 114 MBAttention! 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, B...
Episode 7- Schumann: Frauenliebe und Leben
October 24, 2019 19:37 - 1 hour - 114 MBAttention! 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, B...
Schumann: Frauenliebe und Leben
October 24, 2019 19:37 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBAttention! 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 s...
5. Erlkönig: Goethe and Schubert (again!)
August 08, 2019 19:11 - 59 minutes - 107 MBThis episode goes out to all those Lieder nerds who haven't yet had their fill of Schubert and Goethe! Mandee 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 Reece Links: C. Gibbs article- https://www.jstor.org/stable/746658?seq=1#metadata_info_tab_contents Anne Sophie- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdhRYMY6IEc&feature=related ...
Erlkönig: Goethe and Schubert (again!)
August 08, 2019 19:11 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBThis episode goes out to all those Lieder nerds who haven't yet had their fill of Schubert and Goethe! Mandee 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 Reece Links: C. Gibbs article- https://www.jstor.org/stable/746658?seq=1#metadata_info_tab_contents Anne Sophie- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdhRYMY6IEc&feature...
Episode 6- Erlkönig: Goethe and Schubert (again!)
August 08, 2019 19:11 - 59 minutes - 107 MBThis episode goes out to all those Lieder nerds who haven't yet had their fill of Schubert and Goethe! Mandee 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 Reece Links: C. Gibbs article- https://www.jstor.org/stable/746658?seq=1#metadata_info_tab_contents Anne Sophie- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdhRYMY6IEc&feature=related ...
Gretchen am Spinnrade: Goethe and Schubert
July 17, 2019 04:56 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBNow this episode really has it all... a wager with God, boxes of jewels, a poisoned mother, a murdered brother, the teenage mutant ninja turtles (maybe), and the ORIGINAL Faustian pact. Mandee and co-host Deborah discuss the Schubert song Gretchen am Spinnrade with text by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Complete with guest appearance by Deborah's bird, Sir Phillip Birb. Guess vocalist: mezzo-soprano Kelly Guerra ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Episode 5- Gretchen am Spinnrade: Goethe and Schubert
July 17, 2019 04:56 - 56 minutes - 100 MBNow this episode really has it all... a wager with God, boxes of jewels, a poisoned mother, a murdered brother, the teenage mutant ninja turtles (maybe), and the ORIGINAL Faustian pact. Mandee and co-host Deborah discuss the Schubert song Gretchen am Spinnrade with text by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Complete with guest appearance by Deborah's bird, Sir Phillip Birb. Guess vocalist: mezzo-soprano Kelly Guerra --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mandee-madrid-sikich/message
4. Gretchen am Spinnrade: Goethe and Schubert
July 17, 2019 04:56 - 56 minutes - 100 MBNow this episode really has it all... a wager with God, boxes of jewels, a poisoned mother, a murdered brother, the teenage mutant ninja turtles (maybe), and the ORIGINAL Faustian pact. Mandee and co-host Deborah discuss the Schubert song Gretchen am Spinnrade with text by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Complete with guest appearance by Deborah's bird, Sir Phillip Birb. Guess vocalist: mezzo-soprano Kelly Guerra --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mandee-madrid-sikich/message
Episode 4- Lied eines Schiffers an die Dioskuren and Der Schiffer: Schubert and Mayrhofer
June 30, 2019 13:28 - 1 hour - 106 MBIf you’ve ever thought that one song per episode isn’t enough, then this is the episode for you! In this double header, Mandee and Deborah cover two more songs by Schubert with texts by Mayrhofer to finish their water-themed song series. Covered topics include but are not limited to: binary stars, the value of sacrificing love in pursuit of cosmic knowledge, controversy over the best mind-sharpeners, a pitch for a new Quentin Tarantino film, and the masculine vigor that can be found in a rug...
Episode 3- Aufenthalt: Ludwig Rellstab and Franz Schubert
February 18, 2019 14:05 - 58 minutes - 101 MBIn the third episode of our water series we dive deep (terrible pun 100% intended) into Schubert’s setting of the poem Aufenthalt by Ludwig Rellstab. Bonus topics include how Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata got its name, blanket burritos, and co-host Deborah’s swimming career. 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! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mandee-madrid-sikich/message
Episode 2 - Auf dem Flusse: Wilhem Müller and Franz Schubert
February 04, 2019 17:31 - 53 minutes - 94 MBWhat do a 19th century german almanac, Lord Byron, Mandee's water phobia, 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mandee-madrid-sikich/message
Episode 1- Fahrt zum Hades: Franz Schubert and Johann Mayrhofer
January 24, 2019 19:26 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBIn this episode Mandee introduces her new podcast and discusses a few basic concepts about Lieder with her co-host Deborah. The duo talk in depth about the fantastical images brought to life in the featured song of the episode Fahrt zum Hades, weaving in information about both the composer and the poet. Then Mandee is joined by Tyler Reece for a live performance of the song. Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: the virtues of the German language, a hilarious recital anecdote, ...