In this engaging Lecture Performance, opera singers Chen Holtzman and Christopher Wall explore the captivating world of the art song—a genre where poetry, melody, and piano meet in powerful intimacy. This program focuses on Lieder, chansons, and other forms of art songs, featuring works in German, French, Italian, English, and even Hebrew. Through performance and discussion, the artists will trace the history of art songs and song cycles, uncovering where they come from, how they evolved, and spotlighting composers—both well-known and overlooked—who shaped the genre.