Follow the Lieder

The 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 me
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Sources: 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 Richard Strauss by Christine Getz; Allerseelen English translation by Richard Stokes

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Creators & Guests

Host
Mandee Madrid-Sikich
Follow the Lieder Creator & Host

What is Follow the Lieder?

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.