‘Of course, there is much grander music, more sublime music, but there is no music that is more direct or intimate. That is to say, there is nothing we need more.’ – André Tubeuf

In his Parisian living room, music critic André Tubeuf (1930-2021) tells, with his knowledge, his language and his memory, the story of the German Lied. From Mozart and Beethoven to Mahler and Strauss, through Schubert, Schumann, Brahms and Wolf, a major part of the European culture and of music history is reborn before our eyes and ears. A series in seven episodes by Martin Mirabel.

Episodes:
1. Mozart & Beethoven - The Lied’s Dawn
2. Schubert - Water Beyond the Soul
3. Schubert - Winter Journey
4. Schumann - The Mourning Flowers
5. Brahms - An Immense Goodness
6. Wolf - The Customised Poets
7. Mahler & Strauss - The Lied’s Dusk

Included in the booklet:
- Biographical notice of André Tubeuf
- Text by the director

Original language: FR
Subtitles: ENG
Booklet: 28 pages
Running time: 7 x 43’
Sound: Dolby Digital 2.0