An Erlkings Müllerin

The Music The Erlkings, making a much-anticipated return to the Festival, give a complete performance of their own unique version of Die schöne Müllerin. The songs are rediscovered through the lens of a modern musical vocabulary and given new life in the 21st century through lovingly crafted English translations. ‘One rarely hears Schubert’s ‘Die schöne Müllerin’ performed with such creativity and competence’, wrote Mainpost, and no matter if you’re new to Schubert or this is your favourite repertoire, this is not an event you’ll want to miss.

The Artists The Erlkings are the bridge between today’s beloved genre of acoustic singer-songwriters and the great song composers of the past. The unusual combination of voice, guitar, cello, tuba and drums makes for a whole new world of sound, offering even the most conservative art song expert a chance to enjoy this repertoire as though for the first time.

"Every arrangement and translation demonstrates a true love and respect for Schubert as well as a willingness to break from convention and discover new facets of these wonderful songs." Richard Stokes (Professor of Lieder, Royal Academy of Music)

Please note: this event is now in the Holywell Music Room

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