A conversation with one of the most influential mentors in my musical life. Very few (maybe nobody?) has done more than Peter Phillips, through his work with the world-famous Tallis Scholars, to bring Renaissance polyphony to the classical mainstage. This conversation will be oriented around his book, "What We Really Do: The Tallis Scholars." Topics include: Inspiration for starting The Tallis Scholars, the sound, interpretation, tempo, authenticity, recording, ideal singers, Renaissance polyphony on the main stage, and a short Question and Answer session. Recorded on May 25, 2020 *** Support THISCHOIRNERD on patreon for access to exclusive interviews and musical tech content! https://www.patreon.com/thischoirnerd You can also support them by playing their Tallis Scholars playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5YhD7hlMxrBCHK0pWfOlmu