Schubert:  Erlkönig

Schubert: Erlkönig

Being a parent opens the door to a whole new set of fears, which makes this already frightening song downright terrifying. I clearly remember the first time that I heard Schubert’s “Erlkönig” in a German diction class twenty years ago and being completely riveted....
Jeff Blumenkrantz:  I Won’t Mind

Jeff Blumenkrantz: I Won’t Mind

Continuing with our theme of motherhood, “I Won’t Mind” by Jeff Blumenkrantz beautifully captures the feeling of longing for a child, by highlighting all of the seeming mundane things that make time spent in their company exquisite, here sung by Audra...
Francis Poulenc:  La courte paille

Francis Poulenc: La courte paille

This last year my life has changed rather dramatically with the arrival of my daughter Amélia. So when I was invited to contribute to the Song of the Day series, the natural theme that came to mind was exploring motherhood in song. So to kick off the week, here is...