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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 22 MIN

Schönberg: Gurre-Lieder (Herrgott, weißt du, was du tatest)

from Follow the Lieder · host Cincinnati Song Initiative

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 YouTubeFollow the Lieder is a production of Cincinnati Song Initiative. You can learn more about their network of podcasts at cincinnatisonginitiative.org/podcasts. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 YouTubeFollow the Lieder is a production of Cincinnati Song Initiative. You can learn more about their network of podcasts at cincinnatisonginitiative.org/podcasts. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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