Richard and Eric discuss a question posed in The New York Times: "What do consumers owe to producers of art?"  They wonder if the concept of 'debt' within the artistic framework is plausible, and muse on its potential ramifications. &...

"The Gift Economy" is a Choral Contrarian Lost Episode, recorded in Summer, 2024.Richard and Eric use the recent article "Toward a Gift Economy," composed by Simon Oliver (published July 2024) in the Plough Quarterly, as a springboard to...

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 ...

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...

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...