Our programs
Discover the versatile concert formats offered by The Erlkings, bringing the rich tradition of German Kunstlied into the modern era through fresh arrangements and engaging modern English translations. From iconic full song cycles like Schubert's Die schöne Müllerin and Winterreise, to Schumann's Dichterliebe and thematic pairings featuring Beethoven, Haydn, and Shakespearean poetry, their repertoire spans everything from intimate recitals to dialogue-driven historical explorations. Designed with maximum flexibility for presenters, programs range from flexible 45-to-90-minute evening concerts (with or without intermissions) to interactive, family-friendly scenic performances like The Schubadour—offering a uniquely accessible, vibrant experience for every audience and venue.
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The Essential Collection
An evening of Schubert in the signature ERLKINGS style, including many of Schubert’s most well known and most beloved songs such as “Auf dem Wasser zu singen”, “Die Forelle” and “Erlkönig”.
45–90 Minutes | with or without an interval
Die schöne Müllerin
The complete song-cycle, newly arranged by THE ERLKINGS. Müller’s Prologue and Epilogue, reconstructed in modern English, as well as the three other poems of the cycle Schubert chose not to set to music are included.
90 Minutes | with interval
Franzl & Robert
As a part of a special “Schumann Year” in 2018, the Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival commissioned a new version of Schumann’s “Dichterliebe” from THE ERLKINGS. This has become one of THE ERLKINGS’ most requested programs and is always served best with a Schubert appetizer in the first half.
60-90 Minutes | with interval
Schumann
In this program THE ERLKINGS perform two complete song cycles by the great Romantic songwriter Robert Schumann. Liederkreis op. 39 and Dichterliebe have both been lovingly translated into English, arranged for and by THE ERLKINGS and their unique constellation of instruments.
60-90 Minutes | with interval
Friedhofs-Nachbarn
For the Beethoven Lieder, the already unique ensemble sound of THE ERLKINGS is expanded to include Neapolitan mandolin virtuoso Marcello Smigliante Gentile.
90 Minutes | with interval
The Schubadour
THE ERLKINGS Family concert
A program for kids ages 6-99 years old.
Returning from a trip around the world, the Schubadour and his band play new songs by Franz Schubert, all the while recounting tales of his journey and the wondrous things he saw along the way; a yodeling Forelle, the Erlkönig, and the worlds most beautiful Heidenröslein.
45 Minutes | light staging with props | interactive material available