Latest Lieder Podcast Episodes
Schubert's Winterreise: Der Leiermann
Follow the Lieder - December 22, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourFinally 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...
Schubert's Winterreise: Mut! & Die Nebensonnen
Follow the Lieder - December 08, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutesWe 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 ...
Schubert's Winterreise: Das Wirtshaus with Susan Youens
Follow the Lieder - November 10, 2022 11:00 - 1 hourThats 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 L...
Schubert's Winterreise: Täuschung & Der Wegweiser
Follow the Lieder - October 27, 2022 07:54 - 53 minutesWe 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 ...
Ferne Lieder: Friedrich Rückert & Alban Berg
Follow the Lieder - October 25, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourOn 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:...
Schubert's Winterreise: Im Dorfe & Der stürmische Morgen
Follow the Lieder - October 13, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourIf 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 stürmisc...
Schubert's Winterreise: Letzte Hoffnung
Follow the Lieder - September 22, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutesReady 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: 🌳🍂🍁😭...
Schubert's Winterreise: Der greise Kopf & Die Krähe
Follow the Lieder - September 08, 2022 10:00 - 59 minutesTricks, 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 wonder...
Schubert's Winterreise: Die Post (and Syphilis?!)
Follow the Lieder - August 25, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourAfter 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 ...
Schubert's Winterreise: Frühlingstraum & Einsamkeit
Follow the Lieder - July 14, 2022 10:00 - 46 minutesLet'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-hooooo...
Schubert's Winterreise: Irrlicht & Rast
Follow the Lieder - June 23, 2022 10:00 - 57 minutesIf 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 ...
Schubert's Winterreise: Rückblick
Follow the Lieder - June 09, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutesWe 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 L...
Schubert's Winterreise: Wasserflut & Auf dem Flusse
Follow the Lieder - May 26, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourToday 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 perfor...
Schubert's Winterreise: Der Lindenbaum
Follow the Lieder - May 12, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutesIn 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 e...
Schubert's Winterreise: Erstarrung
Follow the Lieder - April 28, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourIn 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...
Schubert's Winterreise: Die Wetterfahne & Gefrorne Tränen
Follow the Lieder - April 14, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutesIn 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...
Schubert's Winterreise: Gute Nacht
Follow the Lieder - February 02, 2022 11:00 - 1 hourBehold! 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 ho...
Andres Maienlied 'Hexenlied': Felix Mendelssohn
Follow the Lieder - October 20, 2021 14:41 - 38 minutesWitches, 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 w...
Schilflied: Felix Mendelssohn and Niklaus Lenau
Follow the Lieder - December 01, 2020 03:27 - 30 minutesIn 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/) ...
Der Zwerg: Franz Schubert and Matthäus von Collin
Follow the Lieder - July 28, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutesToday'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 Nikolo...
Lied eines Schiffers an die Dioskuren (UPDATED): Mayrhofer and Schubert
Follow the Lieder - May 15, 2020 20:24 - 33 minutesMandee 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. Featu...
Aufenthalt: Ludwig Rellstab and Franz Schubert
Follow the Lieder - March 25, 2020 01:15 - 33 minutesIn 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 h...
Aufenthalt (UPDATED): Ludwig Rellstab and Franz Schubert
Follow the Lieder - March 25, 2020 01:15 - 33 minutesIn 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,...
Auf dem Flusse (UPDATED): Wilhelm Müller and Franz Schubert
Follow the Lieder - February 27, 2020 21:10 - 41 minutesWhat 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 ...
Auf Flügeln des Gesanges: Felix Mendelssohn and Heinrich Heine
Follow the Lieder - February 22, 2020 21:09 - 47 minutesSpecial 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 t...
7. Auf Flügeln des Gesanges: Felix Mendelssohn and Heinrich Heine
Follow the Lieder - February 22, 2020 21:09 - 47 minutesSpecial 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,...
6. Schumann: Frauenliebe und Leben
Follow the Lieder - October 24, 2019 19:37 - 1 hourAttention! 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 Gende...
Episode 7- Schumann: Frauenliebe und Leben
Follow the Lieder - October 24, 2019 19:37 - 1 hourAttention! 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 Gende...
Schumann: Frauenliebe und Leben
Follow the Lieder - October 24, 2019 19:37 - 1 hourAttention! 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: Explor...
5. Erlkönig: Goethe and Schubert (again!)
Follow the Lieder - August 08, 2019 19:11 - 59 minutesThis 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 ...
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