The Choral Contrarians
A couple of friendly conductors bantering about complex issues affecting the choral world.
Podcasting since 2019 • 55 episodes
The Choral Contrarians
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The Intersection of Emotion and Performance
Richard and Eric try to locate the intersection point of emotion and performance. They not only attempt to differentiate the difference between how emotion works for the audience versus performer, but also debate the value and perception ...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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1:17:20
I had a dream, past the wit of man to say what dream it was…
Richard and Eric wonder about the goings-on of music and performance in dreams. What piece is heard there? Who wrote that piece? What ensemble performed the piece you heard in the dream? Is there anything to be learned f...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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Ye Olde Fireside Chat
Richard and Eric gather round the old fireplace to chat about a variety of things, including reading a wonderful note from Swedish composer Mattias Sjöberg. High-back chairs and a roaring fire is a wonderful time to reminisce and celebrat...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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1:03:28
Wandering the Choral Backrooms
Eric and Richard ask the question no one is asking (and maybe for good reason): Is there an intersection between the concept of liminal space and choral music? They discuss this fairly defined aesthetic phenomena and posit if any aspect o...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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55:42