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.
Fritz Wunderlich's voice captivated audiences for barely a decade before a tragic accident cut his life short at age thirty-five. In this episode, we explore the remarkable (though short) career and enduring legacy of one of the greatest lyric tenors of the twentieth century through performances of Beethoven's Adelaide and Schubert's Der Musensohn with Hubert Giesen at the piano.
Follow the Lieder is a production of Cincinnati Song Initiative. You can learn more about their network of podcasts at cincinnatisonginitiative.org/podcasts (https://www.cincinnatisonginitiative.org/podcasts).
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9 Jun 2026
Schönberg: Gurre-Lieder (Herrgott, weißt du, was du tatest)
On a chilly February night in 1913, the Viennese audience arrived expecting to despise Arnold Schönberg's Gurre-Lieder, but left on their feet in thunderous applause. Yet the composer snubbed them all, refusing to acknowledge their praise. Find out why in today’s episode covering Arnold Schönberg’s Gurre-Lieder. Featuring tenor James McCracken and the Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Seiji Ozawa.
To watch a full performance of this monumental work, check out this recording out on YouTube (https://youtu.be/_BKYcpI23QY?si=b5jDUw-dxXigLi8b)
Follow the Lieder is a production of Cincinnati Song Initiative. You can learn more about their network of podcasts at cincinnatisonginitiative.org/podcasts (https://www.cincinnatisonginitiative.org/podcasts).
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14 Apr 2026
Fahrt zum Hades: Schubert & Mayrhofer
Journey with Schubert and Mayrhofer to the gloomy shore of Hades and meditate on the simple things that make our pale blue dot such a beautiful place to call home. Special thanks to bass Daniel Noyola for his gorgeous live performance of Fahrt zum Hades with pianist Martin Dubé.
Find out more about Daniel here (https://www.danielnoyola.com/)
Follow Daniel on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/daniel_noyola_c/)
Sing Fahrt zum Hades with me (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_HyIRVr2I0&list=RDq_HyIRVr2I0&start_radio=1)
Drawing of Mayrhofer (https://www.eisenwurzen.info/johann-mayrhofer-lyriker-textdichter-und-freund-von-franz-schubert/)
Follow the Lieder is a production of Cincinnati Song Initiative. You can learn more about their network of podcasts at cincinnatisonginitiative.org/podcasts (https://www.cincinnatisonginitiative.org/podcasts).
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