Keep Classical Weird
In the Keep Classical Weird podcast, host Casey Bozell explores all manner of kooky, mysterious and outlandish oddities associated with the wide world of classical music - all from her homebase in Portland, Oregon, a city celebrated for its culture and its eccentricity. Join Casey and some entertaining friends each week for a light-hearted and joyful look at why weirdness in classical music is part of what makes this art form so special.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 26 minutes
- Episodes
- 89
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Episode 71: Live at YMA 2025
The 2025 live presentation at Young Musicians and Artists!
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Episode 70: Tár
Here we go with another movie review! Casey Bozell and Dr. Sophia Tegart discuss the 2022 film Tár. And its many, many.... MANY layers. We ruin everything, it's delightful.
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Episode 69: Bolero's Solo in One Easy Lesson
In our first episode back - with video, hooray!! - our good friend Gordon Rencher teaches Casey how to step in at the last moment and cover that crucial snare solo in Ravel's Bolero!
Bolero's episode …
Episode 68: Julian Perkins
The ever delightful Indiana Jones of early music (it’s true, someone said that on the internet) joins Casey for a chat about the upcoming Portland Baroque Orchestra season. Ever wonder “why Baroque?”…
Episode 67: Impromptu
Sophia and Casey review another film centered around classical music! Will this one go over better? Only one way to find out!
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Episode 66: Not Dead Composers featuring An-Ting
Taiwanese-born and London-based composer An-Ting Chang is on the pod! Hear her talk about her journey through her musical identity, personal identity, and how the pandemic helped her push forward as …
Episode 65: Highlights from YMA Live 2022
We have arrived! It’s a whole episode of amazing highlights from Keep Classical Weird’s second live event at YMA!
If you’d like access to relive the full event, bop on over to patreon.com/keepclassica…
Episode 64: Reed Making with Ryan
Ryan Zwahlen is back! Learn about the time commitment, the financial commitment, and the creative commitment required for double reed making. Perhaps learn why your oboe and bassoon friends are just.…
The Cannon Fundraiser Episode!
Hi, friends! I’m re-releasing an extended version of my live podcast taping at YMA from last summer with a very specific reason - I am raising money for a t-shirt cannon! Visit http://bit.ly/kcwcanno…
Episode 63: Method Sampling with JooWan Kim
Founder of Ensemble Mik Nawooj, JooWan Kim joins Casey for a discussion on hiphop, classical, and how to merge the two with method sampling.
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Episode 62: The Reason I Don’t Write Fugues
It’s the episode all about fugues! They are some of the most complicated compositional art forms out there, and Michael Gesme is here to gush all about how cool they are.
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Episode 61: Classical Music on TikTok with Jimmie Rogers
Amazing band director and content creator Jimmie Rogers talks TikTok and the state of music education.
He’s a great follow if you’re a Tokker. @jimm3erz
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Episode 60: So You Want to See the Symphony
Sometimes seeing a symphony orchestra concert can be mysterious. Casey guides you through what to expect from a night at the symphony.
All music examples from musopen.org
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Episode 59: Schoenberg and the Coolest Terms in Music
2022 marks the first year that the music of Arnold Schoenberg has entered the public domain. What the heck does that mean? Is it a good thing? So many things for you to decide.
The examples used withi…
Episode 58: To a New 2022
We’re back, baby!
Dr. Sophia Tegart and Casey discuss the year that was (2021, woof) and the year that is yet to be (2022, eek). And we’ll see who was most accurate in their predictions from last year…
Episode 57: Rapid Fire with Percussionist Gordon Rencher
Join Casey and Gordon as they delve into a percussionist’s view of things!
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D.C al Fine: The Classical Guitar with Adam Levin
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Episode 56: Obsession with Eugene Ysaÿe
A bit of a story telling exploration into the King of Violin and his itty bitty Obsession.
All music examples sourced from musopen.org or with permission from the performer (me!)
Suppor…
Episode 55: Not Dead Composers featuring Lisa Neher
Another Not Dead Composers episode with the fabulous, friendly, and absolutely phenomenal Lisa Neher.
Find out more about Lisa at her website: lisanehermusic.com
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D.C. al Fine: Madrigals and Euphemisms
We will be back next week with an all new episode! Thanks for listening!
Stay safe and stay weird!
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