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.

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.

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.