Keep Classical Weird

We speak with wonderful guests Xuan Cheng and Nelly Kovalev, principal dancer and concertmaster of Oregon Ballet Theater, respectively. And we barely scratch the surface of the fascinating world of ballet. Support the show Support the show here! Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweird Shop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.com Facebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcast Instagram: @keepclassicalweird Y...

Contrabassoon performer, composer, and superfan Nicole Buetti gives a great audio presentation on this crazy looking instrument. As a bonus, you’ll get to hear a couple of her compositions! Nicole’s music can be found at  http://www.inaworldmusic.net , and on KidDoodle TV and Youtube. All compositional clips used with permission from the composer/publisher. Support the show Support the show here!...

On to Set 3, coming out next Friday! Many thanks to everyone involved in Set 2. If you’d like to support the podcast and help it grow, consider subscribing here: patreon.com/caseybozell, and get access to bonus content as it comes in! Thanks for listening, everyone. Stay safe and stay weird! Support the show Support the show here! Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweird Shop: keep-classical-we...

The continuation of our last week’s episode! Featuring tuba, percussion, violin, viola, cello, bass, and harp.  Extreme thank yous to Liberty Broillet, Ryan Zwahlen, Lou DeMartino, Nicole Buetti, Leander Star, Katherine Evans, Michael Maier, JáTtik Clark, Gordon Rencher, Lucia Atkinson, Lindsay Bohl, Katherine Schultz, Jason Schooler, and Matthew Tutsky. Enjoy what you’re hearing? Why not pop over...

What makes a flute player so... flutist-like? Or a trombonist the way they are? We explore how we picture personalities as related to orchestral instruments. Part 1 this week takes us through flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, French horn, trumpet, and trombone. Music clips provided by http://musopen.org Be sure to subscribe and give us a 5-star review or rating on the podcast! Support the show Suppo...

The life and uniqueness of the incredible “Mr. Showmanship.” Casey talks with Liberace expert David Saffert... and then a little bit to Liberace himself! Head on over to http://patreon.com/keepclassicalweird to support the podcast and get access to bonus content! Music clips provided by http://musopen.org Support the show Support the show here! Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweird Shop: kee...

Casey and Dr. Sophia Tegart discuss Mozart’s dirty letters, and they are read by Mozart* himself! *Tylor Neist debuts on the podcast with a fantastic portrayal of Mozart. All music clips on the show courtesy of  http://www.musopen.org For more music appreciation in a bite-size form, head on over to  http://patreon.com/caseybozell  and subscribe! Support the show Support the show here! Patreon: www...

In our very first collaboration episode, we head to Bierly Brewing in McMinnville, Oregon for some EXCELLENT pairings of beer and snacks with the movements of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. So much thanks to Amelia and JP for their generosity and amazing beer and food! Would you like to play along at home? Bierly Brewing will sell you a special package of these four beers plus four pretzels and deliv...

Dr. Tegart and Casey discuss Ravel, his life, and how his most popular piece ended up being his least favorite. If you’re enjoying the podcast, please consider becoming a subscriber at http://www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweird . Every pledge between now and July 5th goes directly to Campaign Zero. Support the show Support the show here! Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweird Shop: keep-classi...

Five episodes under our belt, huzzah! If you would like to support the show and continue to see it grow, head on over and become a monthly subscriber at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweird Every pledge on this page from now through July 5th will be donated to Campaign Zero. Find out more about their mission here: http://www.joincampaignzero.org So sign up, throw some money...

Humans used to castrate other humans for the sake of ART! There’s a lot to unpack, and Dr. Sophia Tegart and mezzo soprano Aleks Romano help to do it. Aleks Romano can be found on Facebook at: Aleks Romano, mezzo soprano And on Instagram at: arommezzo This is our finale for the first set! But stay tuned next week - there will be a preview of what to expect with the next five episodes as well as ho...

This discussion potentially cracks open a tiny can of worms, as Casey speaks with friends Joe Marfia, Kellen Currey, and Galen Cohen, to start to understand why classical music isn’t cool. Support the show Support the show here! Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweird Shop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.com Facebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcast Instagram: @keepclassicalweird YouTube: @keepclas...

Dr. Sophia Tegart returns for a look into this grand, drug-induced, grotesque symphonic work. Support the show Support the show here! Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweird Shop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.com Facebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcast Instagram: @keepclassicalweird YouTube: @keepclassicaleweird Email: keepclassicalweird@gmail.com

Three orchestral conductors give their take on their highly unique job in classical music. Michael Gesme of Central Oregon Symphony, Chris Ramaekers of University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, and Adam Flatt of the Newport Symphony Orchestra.  Support the show Support the show here! Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweird Shop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.com Facebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodca...

Casey speaks with resident music historian, Dr. Sophia Tegart, about this important and often mysterious figure of musical history. Support the show Support the show here! Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweird Shop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.com Facebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcast Instagram: @keepclassicalweird YouTube: @keepclassicaleweird Email: keepclassicalweird@gmail.com