Auf dem Flusse (UPDATED): Wilhelm Müller and Franz Schubert

02/27/20 • 41 min

What do a 19th century german almanac, Lord Byron, the Oxford Circus John Lewis, and Wilhelm Müller's omen of death have in common?... They all feature in this fabulous episode where we discuss the song Auf dem Flusse from Schubert's Winterreise! Tune in and turn up!

Co-hosted by Deborah Wood

Featuring guest vocalist Tyler Reece

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Co-hosted by Deborah Wood

Featuring guest vocalist Tyler Reece

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