Drink a Little Lied with Me went to Sweden this summer!

We had long dreamed of recording some of Carl Michael Bellman’s songs — and finally it happened!

Carl Michael Bellman was an 18th-century poet, ballad singer, cittern player, and entertainer. He moved freely between royal society (including King Gustav III) and the taverns of Stockholm’s lower classes. He is best known for his Fredman’s Epistles and Fredman’s Songs (from which we are performing), where he portrayed life in 18th-century Stockholm with humor, depth, and remarkable musical sensitivity.

This special episode was recorded in Sweden, hosted by the wonderful soprano Elisabeth Ekberg and her generous family. During our stay we experienced the landscapes, the summer weather, and even a bit of their family life. We never imagined this project would take us this far — but here it is!

Check out our YouTube playlist for those songs

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NEW SEASON! In this episode, Chiara shares with us one of her earliest French melodies from her teenage years: Claude Debussy’s “L’âme évaporée et souffrante”. She also performs two songs by Kurt Weill, sung in her native languages—French and German.

As a classical singer and a dancer specializing in modern African street dance, Chiara has a unique way of expressing herself through both art forms. Born into a musical family and having lived in more than three of Europe’s most culturally significant cities, Chiara carries with her a wealth of experiences. But what has shaped her the most? Was choosing a professional path in the arts an obvious decision? And how does she see herself today? These were my biggest questions for her during the preparation of this episode.

After a long break, I’m thrilled and grateful to be back on air with this episode. I’ve had the joy of arranging these three beautiful art songs for the occasion, and I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

Thank you for being here to drink a little Lied with me.

Cheers!

Yite

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This marks the finale of our first season. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has been listening for the past year. We're now taking a brief break, but we're eagerly looking forward to reconnecting with you in the next season soon!

Before we go on hiatus, Listen to these four charming Brazilian songs beautifully sung by Mariana. Discover how she describes the sentiment of 'Saudade.' And for a special bonus question about Christmas in Brazil, make sure to stay tuned until the end!

The video version with subtitles (EN/中文) is available on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@LittleLied."

Composer: Claudio Santoro

Poet: Vinícius de Moraes

Composition and texte by Waldemar Henrique

Arr. for guitar by Yite Chang

Song 4: Valsinha do Marajó*

Composer: Waldemar Henrique

Poet: Paulo Waldemar Falcao

*Arr. for guitar by Fernando Araújo

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Production Director | Yite Chang

Assistant Director | Ivan Liuzzo

Project Manager | Shrek Lai

Sound Engineer | Eguzki Irusta

Audio Post Production | Eguzki Irusta

Camera | Ivan Liuzzo

Video Editing | Yite Chang

Graphic Designer | Shrek Lai

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Duo Rija in the house! For this off-season episode, we have Sari (Mezzo-soprano) and Sonja (guitarist) sharing their repertoire of Fanny Hensel and Johannes Brahms Lieder. Dive into the typical German romantic sentiment of 'wehmütig' and witness how seamlessly they work together as a LiedDuo.

Recording this episode with Sari and Sonja was a blast, revealing that they're not just a Duo on stage. They carry their music with immense joy, singing together even when the cameras are off :D

Enjoy this episode!

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Song 1: Erster Verlust

Composer: Fanny Hensel

Poet: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe 

Song 2: Liebestreu ( from 6 Gesänge op.3 )

Composer: Johannes Brahms

Poet: Robert Reinick

Song 3: Schwesterlein (WoO 33 - No. 15)

Composer: Johannes Brahms

Poet: Anonymous

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Presented by Yite Chang

Production Director | Yite Chang

Assistant Director | Ivan Liuzzo

Project Manager | Shrek Lai

Sound Engineer | Eguzki Irusta

Audio Post Production | Eguzki Irusta

Camera | Ivan Liuzzo

Video Editing | Yite Chang

Graphic Designer | Shrek Lai

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In this episode, Kaho had the brilliant idea to sing Mozart and Schubert's songs in both German and Japanese, considering that these songs arrived in Japan during the Meiji era (1868-1912). We also explored the traditional Scottish song 'Auld Lang Syne,' which is a famous graduation song in Japan. Our discussion was both insightful and great fun!

Subtitles(EN/中文) and the video version can be found on ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ | https://www.youtube.com/@LittleLied

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Presented by Yite Chang

Production Director | Yite Chang

Assistant Director | Ivan Liuzzo

Project Manager | Shrek Lai

Sound Engineer | Eguzki Irusta

Audio Post Production | Eguzki Irusta

Camera | Ivan Liuzzo

Video Editing | Yite Chang

Graphic Designer | Shrek Lai

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Check out the song list on Bandcamp!

- A dream episode for Yite!

After years of knowing Mompou's famous song 'Above you, only flowers' , I had the joy of arranging it for guitar and performing it with Elionor, a native Catalan speaker and a remarkable singer. Together, we explore the beauty of Catalan songs, featuring renowned pieces from Mompou's 'Dream Battle' (Combat del somni), delving into the depths of emotions surrounding love and lost loves. The episode concludes with 'April' (abril) by Toldrà, a refreshing spring-like song that beautifully complements the guitar.

Subtitles(EN/中文) and the video version can be found on YouTube⁠⁠⁠ | https://www.youtube.com/@LittleLied

Song 2: Jo et pressentia com la mar (cycle Combat del somni )
Composer: Frederico Mompou
Poet: Josep Janés

Song 3: Abril
Composer: Eduard Toldrà
Poet: Trinitat Catasús

Arr. for guitar: Yite Chang

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Presented by Yite Chang

Production Director | Yite Chang

Assistant Director | Ivan Liuzzo

Project Manager | Shrek Lai

Sound Engineer | Eguzki Irusta

Audio Post Production | Eguzki Irusta

Camera | Ivan Liuzzo

Video Editing | Yite Chang

Graphic Designer | Shrek Lai

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Musical tracks are available on Bandcamp!

In this third episode, Yite welcomes a special guest, Chilean Soprano Daniela Alzérreca, who also happens to be her former singing teacher. Join us as Daniela sings three beautiful Argentine songs by Ginastera, Ramírez, Guastavino, and shares insights on life lessons from nature, such as tree of forgetfulness and boundless ocean. We also explore the friendship between two poetesses Alfonsina Storni and Gabriela Mistral.

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Presented by Yite Chang
Production Director | Yite Chang
Assistant Director | Ivan Liuzzo
Project Manager | Shrek Lai
Sound Engineer | Eguzki Irusta
Audio Post Production | Eguzki Irusta
Camera | Ivan Liuzzo
Video Editing | Yite Chang
Graphic Designer | Shrek Lai
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In the second episod etitled "Love songs in Three Tempos," the focus is on exploring the expression of love through art songs. The episode features three French melodies composed by Francis Poulenc, Erik Satie, and Gabriel Fauré, each capturing a unique aspect of love.

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Music Podcast | Drink a little Lied with me Ep. 0

What about inviting friends at home to play a couple of songs then sit down for a tea?

This pilot episode Yite invited spanish saxophonist Rocío to play with her 3 songs by Enrique Granados:

Amor y odio(Love and hate)

Discussion around Rocío's choice for a recital program connecting to her roots and musical identities, how is it for her to sing internally in her mother tongue, her favorite sentence in the lyrics and more...

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Presented By Yite Chang

Production Director | Yite Chang

Assistant Director | Ivan Liuzzo

Project manager | Shrek Lai

Sound Engineer | Eguzki Irusta

Audio Post Production | Eguzki Irusta

Camera and video editing | Yite Chang / Ivan Liuzzo

Graphic Designer | Shrek Lai

Special thanks to Agnes Chang

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