Podcast appearances and mentions of patrick neas

A choral conversation with Daniel Belcher, Baritone. Hosted by William Baker & Patrick Neas.

A choral conversation with Soprano Victora Botero. Hosted by William Baker & Patrick Neas.

Patrick Neas and William Baker invite in the Choral Conversations Studio the very talented father and son, conductor Sir Andrew Davis and composer Ed Frazier Davis to talk about their journey on the eve of the March 6, 2020 concert at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. More info: https://www.festivalsingers.org/concerts/kauffmancenter

A choral conversation with William Baker and John Schaefer. Hosted by Patrick Neas.

In this episode, I joined William Baker and Patrick Neas of the Choral Conversations Podcast to discuss a variety of topics including the distinctions and practices that set the amateur choral ensemble apart from the professional ensemble, and in what ways they are similar. Is a professional ensemble “better” than an amateur one? Are they … Continue reading "Episode 14: The Divide Between Pro and Amateur Choirs with William Baker and Patrick Neas."

In this episode, I joined William Baker and Patrick Neas of the Choral Conversations Podcast to discuss a variety of topics including the distinctions and practices that set the amateur choral ensemble apart from the professional ensemble, and in what ways they are similar. Is a professional ensemble “better” than an amateur one? Are they … Continue reading "Episode 14: The Divide Between Pro and Amateur Choirs with William Baker and Patrick Neas."

A discussion of choral philosophy with William Baker and Chris Munce. Hosted by Patrick Neas.

William Baker shares with Patrick Neas how Summer Singers started with The Choral Foundation and grew to four choruses in different states.

Lynn Swanson and two monks from a Chinese Buddhist Monastery join William Baker and Patrick Neas.

Patrick Neas and William Baker join the staff of the William Baker Choral Foundation to reminisce and share favorite Christmas carols.

Patrick Neas and William Baker discuss African-American Spirituals and Gospel Music. Musical highlight include SWING LOW, SWEET CHARIOT, I BEEN IN THE STORM, I'M GONNA SING and HE NEVER FAILED ME YET.

Patrick Neas and William Baker discuss summer choruses, healthy singing principals, and Carl Orff's CARMINA BURANA. Musical highlights include CARMINA BURANA.

listen | With just a few days to go before Conrad Tao plays a free Discovery concert presented by the Series, Clark Morris and Patrick Neas count the ways this 14-year-old is remarkable. The young pianist, violinist, and composer will perform a piano program that will include the United States premiere of his 2008 Fantasy-Sonata. | www.harriman-jewell.org

listen | Although a Kansas City debut concert was still a few months away, the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra (NOJO) and trumpeter Irvin Mayfield became timely topics for Clark Morris and Patrick Neas as Hurricane Gustav passed through the ensemble's namesake city. Mayfield’s father was killed in Hurricane Katrina and NOJO is the only major performing and presenting jazz institution based in post–Hurricane Katrina New Orleans. | www.harriman-jewell.org

listen | Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater sparked a love affair with Kansas City at its 1968 Series debut. Now, 40 years later, the Company returns in cooperation with Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey. In this podcast, Clark Morris and Patrick Neas discuss the Series' legacy role in the longstanding relationship between the Ailey Company and the K.C. community. | www.harriman-jewell.org

listen | Three of the most revered violinists of our time will appear in recital on the Series' upcoming season (Julia Fischer will also perform as guest director with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields). In this podcast, Clark Morris and Patrick Neas discuss the three virtuoso artists. | www.harriman-jewell.org

listen | A Grand New Season begins with a free Discovery concert by 13-year-old phenom pianist Conrad Tao on Saturday, September 13, at 7 p.m. at the Folly Theater in downtown Kansas City; print tickets at home (limit four tickets per household). In this podcast, Clark Morris and Patrick Neas discuss Tao's remarkable talent. | www.harriman-jewell.org

listen | Clark Morris, executive director of the Harriman-Jewell Series, and Patrick Neas, program director of Classical 1660–KXTR, announce a talk segment to air each Tuesday morning at 8:30 (immediately following the Dow Jones Report). Each weekly conversation will be offered as a podcast. Subscribe to the podcasts and receive each new conversation automatically. | www.harriman-jewell.org