Song Cycle

Laura and Sam have a moment for Brussels sprouts, the key ingredient in a perfect old fashioned, and debriefing on the 2026 Fellowship of the Song festival before welcoming fellow art song organization founder Michael Brofman. Artistic Director of the Brooklyn Art Song Society, Mike has been a trailblazer in curating and producing concerts to bring audiences together and experiencing the best song performers in the country, par excellence. Hear about the upcoming final concert in BASS's 2026 New Voices Festival, their inaugural young artist program, and more about BASS's history.
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Song Cycle is a production of Cincinnati Song Initiative. You can learn more about its network of podcasts at cincinnatisonginitiative.org/podcasts.

Creators and Guests

Host
Laura Strickling
Soprano & Entrepreneur
Host
Samuel Martin
CSI Artistic Director, Pianist, and Educator
Guest
Michael Brofman
Pianist & Arts Administrator

What is Song Cycle?

This is Song Cycle, where we gab with cool people who bring their innovative ideas and projects to life to contribute to a more vibrant society through song. Join the conversation!