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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Clara 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 Cla...
Twenty 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 excerpt...
Finally 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 D...
We 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! You can support the podcas...
Thats 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! You can support the podcast by going to https://www.patreon.com/liedernerd and becoming a patron! You can find me on Instagram @liedernerd and on YouTube as Mandee Madrid-Sikich . Sources for this episode include: The Schubert S...
We 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! Sources for this episode include: The Schubert Song Companion by John Reed; Schubert's Winter Journey by Ian Bostridge; Retracing a Winter's Journey: ...
On 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/mah...
If 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! Sources for this episode include: The Schubert Song Companion by John Reed; Schubert's Winter Journey by Ian Bostridge; Retracing a Wint...
Ready 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! Sources for this episode include: The Schubert Song Companion by John Reed; Schubert's Winter Journey by Ian Bostridge; Retracing a Winter's Journey: Schubert's Winterreise by Su...
Tricks, 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.piano Der greise Kopf 🧓🌨️🧑🌄🌇 Die Krähe 🦅🕊️🏙️⚰️ Sing Der greise Kopf with me! Sing Die Krähe with me! Sources for this episode include: The ...
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?!? Emoji stories for each episode by @teodoro.piano Die Post: 📯📫💗🏙 Sing Die Post with me...
Let'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! Sources for this episode include: The Schubert So...
If 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! Sing Rast wi...
We 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! Sources for this episode include: The Schubert Song Companion by John Reed; Schubert's Winter Journey by Ian Bostridge; Retracing a Winter's Journey: Schubert's Winterreise by Susan Youens; Franz Schubert: The Complete Songs ...
Today 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! Sources for this e...
In 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! Sources for this episode include: The Schubert Song Companion by John Reed; Schubert's Winter Journey by Ian Bostridge; Retracing...
In 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! Sources for this episode include: The Schubert Song Companion by John Reed; Schubert's Winter Journey by Ian Bostridge; Ret...
In 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! Sing Gefrorne T...
Welcome to Season 2, dedicated to Schubert's monumental song cycle, Winterreise. This episode delves into the life of poet Wilhelm Müller, the unique genesis of his poems and Schubert's musical settings. It provides an in-depth analysis of Gute Nacht, the cycle's opening song, exploring its profound themes of isolation, determination, and unexpected tenderness, offering listeners a rich understanding of this powerful work and its contemporary relevance.
Witches, 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/...
In 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 Schilfli...
Today'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 Haven ; London...
Attention! 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...
This episode delves into Schubert’s first published and famously difficult song, Erlkönig. The hosts explore its origins in Scandinavian folklore and Johann Herder's ballad, contrasting them with Goethe's poem. They provide a detailed musical analysis of Schubert's setting, discussing its innovative portrayal of characters and emotional intensity.
