“The inaugural Art of Lied program was a highlight of my personal and professional year. The opportunity to immerse in such an important work as ‘Winterreise’, and really connect with its interpretation and communication with an unparalleled soprano partner was a treat and an honour, as was the invaluable coaching from a seasoned duo that exemplified the true spirit and chemistry coveted and to be cherished in collaborative pianism. Daniel Lichti’s attention to expressive descriptive text with his velvet baritone revealed the soul of the work, while Laetitia’s Bougnol’s nuanced technical mastery at the piano guided us through the heart wrenching journey in a way that allowed each and every listener to relate and reflect. I learnt so much, about myself, about my partner, about lieder!“