Lieder können fliegen

Monsters are not only for halloween, but can also appear in our relationships. Thomas Pitfield was a master in creating somber atmospheres in art song. Listen to the fiery fury of a Skeleton, addressing the cold heart of her former lover - with James Gilchrist as a speaker and virtuoso Nathan Williamson on the piano.

The podcast becomes a meeting platform - French soprano Sarah Aristidou and Australian mezzosoprano Lotte Betts-Dean never met before, but they have a lot in common: They have been singing contemporary art song for many years, curating their own programs and recording very individual albums. Enjoy the first encounter of two young star artists.

Friendship happens often on the same level of frequencies. But it is a bliss if two composers and musicians find each other, at least for a little while. Sidney Corbett commemorates his dear friend Richie Beirach, who passed away on the 26th of January 26. His jazz mastery was way above piano playing, it was deepest poetry and as easy as it might sound - truly speaking from the heart.

Dreizehn Erlkönige vereint die neue CD des Baritons Johannes Held und der Pianistin Doriana Tchakarova - eine spannende Sammlung vielfacher Vertonungen eines einzigen Gedichts. Doch was hat es mit diesem Gedicht auf sich, warum zieht es uns nach Jahrhunderten immer noch so stark in den Bann? Sabine Bergk begibt sich mit Johannes Held auf Spurensuche..

Sometimes it seems as if we follow a plan in life almost designed. Since his youth, Roderick Williams has been composing art song, but his singing career sent him around the world. Now, he is able to combine both talents in a natural way. Sabine Bergk talks with Roderick Williams about life and art - and about art song that brings new life to both, like a shiny new coat.