CollabPiano

Natalie Sherer
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Hosted by pianist Natalie Sherer, the COLLABPIANO podcast is a digital stage for performing artists. We explore the ways composers set song texts to music, highlight specific details to listen for, and discuss the collaborative process and artistic choices that were made in the performances. It has been a joy to share the eloquence and artistry of fellow musicians as we promote the performance of art song and celebrate the relationship between pianists & our collaborators! www.collabpianist.com

Episodes

  1. 06/09/2024

    S3, E1: Highlighting NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing)

    In this episode, we are highlighting NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing), because the CollabPiano podcast has joined the NATSCast network of podcasts, and NATS is a worthwhile organization for collaborative pianists to become more involved in. Today's episode features an interview with Allen Henderson, the Executive Director of NATS, and we talk about both the NATS Intern Program and the upcoming National conference!

    23 min
  2. "Sorrow & Ecstasy" - The Songs of Henri Duparc

    08/03/2023

    "Sorrow & Ecstasy" - The Songs of Henri Duparc

    Immerse yourself in the world of Duparc, and join singers Aria Minasian, Megan Warburton, Nicholas Music, and me on a voyage through the panorama of human emotions. Duparc was a master at creating sensuous, lush soundscapes, but tragically stopped composing at the age of 37 and destroyed much of his work. In a concert called “Sorrow and Ecstasy,” four singers and I presented his complete songs. In this episode, we delve into Duparc’s musical depictions of grief and rage to pure bliss and the unique audience-centric facets of our performance.  Complete "Sorrow & Ecstasy" Concert Video (Part 1) "Sorrow & Ecstasy" Video Part 2 Meet the Artists: Aria Minasian Megan Warburton Nicholas Music Taewon Sohn Natalie Sherer

    43 min
  3. "Tiger, Tiger" by Rebecca Clarke

    08/02/2023

    "Tiger, Tiger" by Rebecca Clarke

    Dr. Marcía Porter, soprano, joins me as we share our recording of a fantastic song - “Tiger, Tiger” - composed by Rebecca Clark with text by William Blake. The text painting is palpable; the piano is the tiger in this song. Clarke was a prolific composer although many of her works remain unpublished. At the age of 90, she was still composing and still revising this song. Meet the Artists: Marcía Porter Natalie Sherer Check out the poetry (via LiederNet)

    27 min
  4. Memory and Psychology in Hugo Wolf’s Mignon Lieder

    08/02/2023

    Memory and Psychology in Hugo Wolf’s Mignon Lieder

    Memory, psychology, and text painting intersect as we celebrate Hugo Wolf's moving Mignon Lieder with text by Goethe. How do you portray a character's inner world of turmoil and recollection? That's what I'll discuss with two wonderful guests: renowned pianist Martin Katz and mezzo-soprano Dr. Sahoko Timpone. Our featured recording is “Kennst du das Land?” Meet the Artists: Martin Katz Sahoko TimponeNatalie Sherer Check out the original text with English Translation (via LiederNet).

    48 min
  5. Shéhérazade: I. Asie

    09/24/2021

    Shéhérazade: I. Asie

    During the pandemic, travel was -and is- a fleeting wish for many people. With the exotic locales, discovered or imagined, in "Asie" from Maurice  Ravel's (1875 - 1937) Shéhérazade, Natalie Sherer, Nicholas Roehler, and Olivia Johnson embark on a musical journey that takes them from the waves of the sea and the towers of Persia, to the streets of China and beyond in this episode, an ode to travel. Meet the Artists: Nicholas Roehler Olivia Johnson Natalie Sherer Check out the original Poetry with English Translation (via LiederNet) Based on text by Arthur Justin Léon Leclère, as Tristan Klingsor, from Schéhérazade

    45 min

  6. 09/17/2021

    Viola

    Natalie Sherer had the pleasure of speaking with Drs. John Etsell and Daniel McGrew as they discover the genius text painting and storytelling embedded in the art song "Viola" by Franz Schubert (1797 - 1828) about a personified violet who blooms too early. Gregarious and thoughtful, John and Daniel chaperone us through Viola's journey and the refrain that takes on a new color and underlying mood each time it returns throughout the drama.  John Etsell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-etsell-a20949a2 Daniel McGrew: https://www.danielmcgrewtenor.com/ Natalie Sherer: collabpianist.com Text by Franz von Schober & Translation: https://www.lieder.net/lieder/get_text.html?TextId=91703

    48 min

  7. 08/30/2021

    Nebbie

    In the inaugural episode of the CollabPiano Podcast, host Natalie Sherer sets the stage for the series and enjoys a conversation featuring Dr. Bernard Tan & Samuel Kidd as they unearth the hidden gems and special moments in the art song "Nebbie" by Ottorino Respighi (1879 - 1936). Additionally, Natalie gets to correspond with Maestro Adriano, a conductor in Switzerland who shares a unique perspective and story about the piece's inception. Adriano recorded interviews with Respighi's wife Elsa, and he shares a rare recording of this song that features the couple performing it together.  CollabPiano Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2523647701251517/ Dr. Bernard Tan: https://www.bernardtanpianist.com/ Samuel Kidd: https://www.samuelkidd.com/  Natalie Sherer: https://www.collabpianist.com/  Text by Ada Negri & Translation: https://www.lieder.net/lieder/get_text.html?TextId=12019 More about Maestro Adriano: https://www.naxos.com/person/_Adriano_32351/32351.htm

    25 min
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About

Hosted by pianist Natalie Sherer, the COLLABPIANO podcast is a digital stage for performing artists. We explore the ways composers set song texts to music, highlight specific details to listen for, and discuss the collaborative process and artistic choices that were made in the performances. It has been a joy to share the eloquence and artistry of fellow musicians as we promote the performance of art song and celebrate the relationship between pianists & our collaborators! www.collabpianist.com

Information

  • Creator
    Natalie Sherer
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Natalie Sherer
  • Show Website
    CollabPiano