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PatterPod

Alex Pattersonpatterpod.podbean.com
Musician Alex Patterson chats to guests about their seven favourite music tracks of the moment.
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Episodes

Ellen Pearson, Pt. 2: Something To Shake To

In Part 2 of our conversation with Ellen, we hear about her music choices that didn't make the top seven and discuss music for weddings and funerals... Honourable mentions: Mambo No. 5 (a Little Bit of...) - Lou Bega Lydia - Gabriel Fauré (performed by The King's Singers) Chanson triste - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (performed by Gérard Souzay)

Aug 27, 202136 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Ellen Pearson, Pt 1: Mwah!

Alex speaks to mezzo soprano Ellen Pearson about her seven tracks of the moment, in a conversation that also covers weight lifting, Faversham in the winter, Byrd alto lines, and pigeon French! Music choices: When the sun goes down - Arctic Monkeys The Lodger - Jack Thackray Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35, 3. Finale - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky German - EO Nadia - Nitin Sawhney 'Una Voce Poco Fa' from Il barbiere di Siviglia - Gioachino Rossini (performed by Maria Callas) Elegie in E-flat Minor...

Aug 27, 20211 hr 8 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Catherine Lark, Pt. 2: All Grown Up

In Part 2 of our conversation with Catherine, we hear her music choices that didn't make the top seven and talk about the woes of playing in G flat major!

Jun 04, 202117 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Catherine Lark, Pt. 1: Opportunities

Alex speaks to cellist Catherine Lark about her seven tracks of the moment featuring music by Robert Schumann, Ernest Bloch, John Tavener, Camille Saint-Saëns and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky as well as music from The Sound of Music and Into the Woods. Listen to the full selection of music on the Spotify playlist available at https://www.alexpatterson.co.uk/

Jun 04, 202142 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Ross Cumming, Pt. 1: Making Connections

Alex speaks to baritone Ross Cumming about his seven tracks of the moment featuring music by Max Richter, Talisk, William Harris, The Staves, Nina Simone, Siobhan Miller, and J. S. Bach. Listen to the full selection of music on the Spotify playlist available at https://www.alexpatterson.co.uk/

May 21, 20211 hr 8 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Emma Brown, Pt 2: Conscious Inclusivity

We delve into the mysteries of writing liturgical music for the Catholic church, readdressing the gender imbalance of Cathedral music lists, and the music of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Stay tuned to listen to some of Emma's own gorgeous music!

May 07, 202137 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Emma Brown, Pt 1: A Passport To Something Else

Alex speaks to mezzo soprano and composer Emma Brown about her seven tracks of the moment featuring music by Tchaikovsky, Sondheim, Adams, Pärt, Gounod, Holst, and Coldplay. Listen to the full selection of music on the Spotify playlist available at https://www.alexpatterson.co.uk/ Find out more about Emma and her work: https://ejebrown.com/

May 07, 20211 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Christmas Pudding

In this second episode of our festive special with Ellie and Eden, we discuss our 'piece of coal', a piece of Christmas music we cannot stand, and also some honourable mentions. Official Spotify playlist available at http://www.alexpatterson.co.uk/patterpod.html

Dec 17, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Christmas Main

Ellie and Eden return to the PatterPod in the first of two special festive episodes. In this episode, we discuss our three 'stocking filler' choices of favourite Christmas music. Official Spotify playlist available at http://www.alexpatterson.co.uk/patterpod.html

Dec 17, 202050 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Will Glendinning, Pt 2: Context

In the second of this special 3-part edition, Alex speaks to Will Glendinning about his seven tracks of the moment, including music by Caroline Shaw, Ralph Vaughan Williams, the Beatles, and Rudolf Mauersberger. Listen to the full selection of music on the Spotify playlist available at alexpatterson.co.uk

Oct 26, 20201 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Will Glendinning, Pt 1: Interpretation

In the first of this special 3-part edition, Alex speaks to Will Glendinning about the experience of leading choirs during lockdown, memories of Gilbert & Sullivan and growing up with music.

Oct 26, 202050 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Amy Summers, Pt 1: I Only Did It For The Validation

Alex speaks to composer Amy Summers about her seven tracks of the moment featuring music by Ravel, Jacob Collier, Björk, and Charles Wood. Listen to the full selection of music on the Spotify playlist available at alexpatterson.co.uk

Aug 19, 20201 hrSeason 1Ep. 15

Danial Shah, Pt 1: Just Wanted To Sing

Alex speaks to Danial Shah about his seven tracks of the moment featuring music by Stormzy, Ugis Prauliņš, and Sam Fischer. Listen to the full selection of music on the Spotify playlist available at http://www.alexpatterson.co.uk/

Aug 08, 202050 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Dave Pitt, Pt 1: Out of the Same Mould

Alex speaks to Dave Pitt about his seven tracks of the moment featuring Brahms, Bernstein and Britten. Listen to the full selection of music on the Spotify playlist available at http://www.alexpatterson.co.uk/

Jul 12, 202053 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Eden Lavelle, Pt 1: Symbols

Alex speaks to Eden Lavelle about his seven tracks of the moment featuring Vivaldi, Passenger, Shostakovich and Sigrid. Listen to the full selection of music on the Spotify playlist available at http://www.alexpatterson.co.uk/

Jun 28, 20201 hrSeason 1Ep. 9

Jo Frearson-Smith, Pt 1: Doing What We Can

Alex speaks to Jo Frearson-Smith about her seven tracks of the moment featuring Allegri, Queen, The Cult and Dire Straits. Listen to the full selection of music on the Spotify playlist available at http://www.alexpatterson.co.uk/

Jun 21, 202050 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Angela Foan, Pt 1: Connection

Alex speaks to Angela Foan about her seven tracks of the moment featuring J.S. Bach, Vaughan Williams, Parry and Carlos Santana . Listen to the full selection of music on the Spotify playlist available at http://www.alexpatterson.co.uk/

Jun 14, 202043 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Ellie Martin, Pt 1: Pillars

Alex speaks to Ellie Martin about her seven tracks of the moment including Ella Fitzgerald, The Contours, GF Handel and Dirty Loops. Listen to the full selection of music on the Spotify playlist available at http://www.alexpatterson.co.uk/

May 29, 202049 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Charles Collins, Pt 1: Clubbing and Catharsis

Alex speaks to Charles Collins about his seven tracks of the moment featuring Cluck, Gurney, Sinatra and Minnelli. Listen to the full selection of music on the Spotify playlist available at http://www.alexpatterson.co.uk/

May 17, 202043 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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