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Schumann Beyond the Myths: Jarred Dunn on Poetry & Schumann Daydreams
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Yamaha Artist, pianist, and researcher Jarred Dunn returns to The Piano Pod for our second Season 7 alumni conversation.
Two seasons ago, Jarred appeared with his teacher and collaborator, pianist Anna Górecka—the daughter of Henryk Mikołaj Górecki—to discuss their landmark recording, Górecki’s World of the Piano. The album later became a Prix Opus finalist in the Contemporary Album of the Year category.
This time, Jarred joins us to explore his latest album, Schumann Daydreams, released by Lexicon Classics.
What if one of classical music’s most renowned composers has been reduced to a diagnosis—his distinctive musical language too often explained away as a symptom of mental illness—and we have been missing both the poetry in his music and the extraordinary imagination behind it?
In this conversation, Jarred invites us to reconsider Robert Schumann beyond the familiar myths surrounding his mental and emotional life. We discuss daydreaming, poetry, trauma, spontaneity, and the abrupt changes of direction that make Schumann’s music feel so deeply human.
Jarred also takes us inside the album, piece by piece, as we explore the emotional journey of Schumann’s Piano Sonata No. 1 in F-sharp Minor, Op. 11, and shares what happened behind the scenes during the recording sessions at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts.
We also discuss his recently published book, Górecki’s Solo Piano Music, and the Kallmünz Summer Piano Festival in Germany, where he serves as Artistic Director.
CORRECTION
During the introduction, Górecki’s World of the Piano is mistakenly described as Jarred’s first album. It is his fourth album.
🎧 LISTEN TO SCHUMANN DAYDREAMS: HERE.
🎥 WATCH THE BEHIND-THE-SCENES FILMS: The Making of Schumann Daydreams
Jarred’s behind-the-scenes series explores the album’s conception, his evolving relationship with Schumann, the F-sharp-minor Sonata, and the roles of poetry, spontaneity, and surprise in interpreting this music.
📖 READ JARRED’S BOOK: Górecki’s Solo Piano Music
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Aubrie Sellers: Garage Country, Stage Fright & Finding Her Own Voice
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Aubrie Sellers: Garage Country, Stage Fright & Finding Her Own Voice
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Growing up in a musical family gave Aubrie Sellers a close look at the music business—but finding her own voice meant learning to trust herself.
On this episode of Almost Live Nashville, Aubrie joins Tony Mantor to discuss creating her signature “Garage Country” sound, blending country roots with raw rock energy, and navigating the expectations that came with being the daughter of Lee Ann Womack and Jason Sellers.
Aubrie shares how anxiety, perfectionism, and negative self-talk affected her performances—and why becoming more compassionate toward herself helped her move beyond stage fright. She also reflects on stepping away from the industry, protecting her creative freedom, and finding a definition of success rooted in connection.
The conversation explores her album Attachment Theory and its companion podcast, which examine relationships, personal growth, and the experiences that help us feel less alone.
In this episode:
Growing up surrounded by Nashville music and studio life.
Finding the sound behind “Garage Country.”
Working through stage fright and perfectionism.
Taking a break from industry pressure and rebuilding confidence.
Creative lessons from collaborating with Jade Jackson and singing with Parker McCollum.
Exploring relationships through Attachment Theory.
How her song “Worried Mind” connected with listeners experiencing anxiety.
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