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The Belletrists: Friedrich Rückert

  • The Mercantile Library 414 Walnut Street Cincinnati, OH, 45202 United States (map)

About

In the second program of its series The Belletrists, CSI explores an array of settings from the monumental poet Friedrich Rückert. From well-known songs by Gustav Mahler to hidden gems from Richard Strauss, Clara Schumann, and Robert Schumann, the depth and poignancy of Rückert’s words shine through this glimmering program.

What You’ll Love:

Program

Robert Schumann Duets Tanzlied / Ich bin dein Baum

Clara & Robert Schumann Warum willst du And’re fragen? /Er ist gekommen / Die gute Nacht / Jasminenstrauch / Rose, Meer und Sonne

Gustav Mahler Kindertotenlieder

Richard Strauss Selections from 5 Gedichte, Op. 46: Ein Obdach Gergen Sturm und Regen / Ich sehe, wie in einem Spiegel / Morgenrot

Robert Schumann Duet Die tausend Grüße

Curated by Kenneth Griffiths

Meet the Artists

Bonus Content: Pre-Concert Lecture

Available for all CSI Digital subscribers by clicking “Stream Now” below.
Separately, a single viewing link will be emailed to all ticket holders for
The Belletrists: Friedrich Rückert.

Dr. Susan Youens
J. W. Van Gorkom Professor Emerita of Music, Professor Emerita of Musicology, University of Notre Dame

Enrich your understanding of Rückert’s world ahead of the concert by streaming this lecture from the comfort of your home. Gain unique insights into the poet and how the composers on this program set them.

 

Thanks to Our Partners

 

Enjoy complimentary wine before and after the performance, thanks to our friends at The Party Source.


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