Renowned musicologist Dr. Francesca Brittan returns to SalonEra as guest curator of this unique, art-song focused episode. Dr. Brittan surveys the Romantic fascination with nature in this this virtual Schubertiade, features performances by GRAMMY-nominated tenor Nicholas Phan and pianist Corey Jamason (San Francisco), soprano Hannah De Priest and fortepianist Michael Pecak (Chicago), and baritone Jonathon Adams and fortepianist Gili Loftus (Montreal). Inspiring paintings and botanical illustrations accompany conversations related to Romantic pantheism, vitalism, magic, and histories of technology. Seen through a historical lens, favorite songs take on new significance in SalonEra: The Secret Garden.