Du, meine Welt
March 26, 2026
Description
Du, meine Welt
A new musical drama on the songs of Clara and Robert Schumann
Created by Victoria Erickson and Jodi Goble
Thursday, March 26 • 7:30 PM
Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Iowa State University
Free admission • Supported by the Iowa Arts Council
I’m thrilled to share this brand-new recital-drama built upon the emotional world of Frauenliebe und -leben—but expanded with the real letters, stories, and music that shaped Clara and Robert’s lives.
Featuring iconic art songs and musical gems from the mid-19th century, du meine welt places Clara’s voice at the center while weaving in the people, pressures, and passions that surrounded the Schumanns.
CAST
Clara Schumann — Victoria Erickson
Robert Schumann — Chad Sonka
Friedrich Wieck / Johannes Brahms — Zachary Dean Smith
Ernestine von Fricken / Jenny Lind — Shelby Sievers VanNordstrand
Pauline Viardot — Jennifer Rodgers