Sunday Baroque Conversations 45: Patricia Ann Neely, Part 2

Sunday Baroque Conversations 45: Patricia Ann Neely, Part 2

Author: Suzanne Bona June 8, 2020 Duration: 41:47
I recently had the pleasure to meet Patricia Ann Neely (Pat Neely) in person, when I interviewed her about her career as a musician for this podcast series. Pat has had a long and varied career as a musician, educator, and administrator. She is also a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, especially in the early music community, and serves as Chair of Early Music America's IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access) Taskforce. Ms. Neely recalls with personal experience her own introduction to the field as a young musician, and she is actively engaged in the quest to reach out and draw in people from underserved communities, so they can feel welcome and valued, and experience the joy and personal transformation that music offers. This is the first in what we hope will be an ongoing conversation with Pat about what diversity and inclusion mean, why these are important goals, and what steps are being taken by various organizations achieve them.

Behind every piece of music is a person with a story, and that’s where Sunday Baroque Conversations finds its rhythm. Host Suzanne Bona, familiar to listeners of her Sunday Baroque program, sits down with professional musicians who have dedicated their lives to their art. These aren’t just casual chats; they are deep, personal explorations of what it truly means to live a life in music. You’ll hear celebrated artists discuss the specific pieces that first ignited their passion, the formidable challenges of mastering centuries-old techniques, and the quiet triumphs that happen offstage. This podcast pulls back the curtain on the discipline and heart required for a performing career, offering a genuine, often surprising, look at the individuals behind the instruments. Each conversation feels like an intimate backstage pass, revealing the inspirations and vulnerabilities that fuel these exceptional performers. For anyone curious about the human dimension of classical and baroque music, Suzanne’s thoughtful interviews provide a rich and rewarding listen. You can find Sunday Baroque Conversations by searching its title in your favorite podcast app.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Sunday Baroque Conversations
Podcast Episodes
Sunday Baroque Conversations 137: Edward Klorman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:00
Edward Klorman is a violist and Professor of Music at the University of Wisconsin - Madison's Mead Witter School of Music. In 2025 he published his book, BACH: THE CELLO SUITES, exploring what makes these seemingly humbl…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 136: Chris Shepard [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:30
What would it take to present THE COMPLETE BACH? Thanks to an extraordinary 11-year project underway in Worcester, MA, you can find out! Starting in 2024 and continuing through March 21, 2035, Music Worcester is presenti…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 135: Vladimir Soares [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:25
The talented recorder player Vladimir Soares made a recording with harpsichordist Fabian Grosch of Flute Sonatas by Anna Bon di Venezia that I have admired (and played regularly on Sunday Baroque) for years. Vladimir Soa…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 134: Simone Dinnerstein 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:30
Pianist Simone Dinnerstein has many loves – her family, her hometown, her musical collaborators, and Johann Sebastian Bach's music, to name just a few. The proud Brooklyn resident founded her musical ensemble and called…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 133: Matthew Suttor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:10
New Zealand-born composer and educator Matthew Suttor's passion for music began when he was a small child. Throughout his career he has explored many facets of music making, with a particular interest in computer music a…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 132: Caroline Shaw [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:30
New York-based musician Caroline Shaw is a singer, violinist, composer, and producer who performs in solo and collaborative projects. Growing up in Greenville, NC, her introduction to music came through her mother -- a S…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 131: Eric Milnes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:20
Eric Milnes is a professional instrumentalist and conductor who is also deeply committed to teaching and to fostering amateur talent. Along with instrumentalist Mélisande Corriveau, Milnes is co-director of Quebec's crit…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 130: Thorgy Thor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:06
From the time she was very young, Thorgy Thor (née Shane Thor Galligan) was an outgoing bundle of energy. Her parents signed her up for a variety of activities, including sports and music, to keep her engaged and to burn…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 129: Kristen Lee [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:17
Violinist Kristin Lee was born in Seoul, Korea and came to the United States at age 7. At the time she spoke no English and the once-chatty, outgoing little girl suddenly found herself isolated, lonely, without friends.…
Sunday Baroque Conversations 128: Debra Nagy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:45
Debra Nagy plays baroque oboe, and the historical performance expert is also founding director of the chamber group Les Délices. The award-winning Cleveland-based group has a reputation for performing less well-known mus…