Keep Classical Weird

Dr. Tegart is back to discuss the history of operatic mad scenes, as well as talk about the maddiest of all time, the finale to Lucia di Lamermoor.

The Metropolitan Opera’s production of Lucia’s mad s…

The Portland-based composer talks with Casey about his unique compositional process, his unapologetic inspirations, and his years at Juilliard. Find out more about Kenji at http://www.kenjibunch.net

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Some thank yous, updates, and teasers for what’s coming down the pipeline!

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Today, some good storytelling. Gigs that make us not miss gigging so much.

Thanks to Toby, Andrew, Amy, James, and Adam for their great stories!

This completes Set 4 - stay tuned for a trailer for Set …

Today’s episode is the first in a series called Not Dead Composers, putting the spotlight on composers who are actively working to expand the living, breathing art of classical music.

Thomas Barber is…

Dr. Sophia Tegart is back to tell the story of the very odd premiere of Stravinsky’s ballet, The Rite of Spring.

The Joffrey Ballet production of The Rite of Spring is available on YouTube: https://yo…

Join Casey and Javier Oviedo, director of the Classical Saxophone Project in New York City, as they discuss the classical music application of the normally jazz-oriented saxophone.

A show note: you mi…

Content advisory: This episode references a basic function of human sexuality. Repeatedly.

Welcome to Set 4! Join Casey and Dr. Sophia Tegart as they discuss the madrigal - a fascinating art from that…

A preview of what’s coming up in our next few episodes!

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Our experts give their final votes, and there’s a fun conversation with a surprise guest! (Spoiler alert: he’s Casey’s dad)

Many thanks to Nicholas Fox, Aleks Romano, Damien Geter, Clare Burovac, and …

Today’s conversation is with University of Arkansas violin professor Er-Gene Kahng and her journey of learning more about the works of Florence Price.

There are now a few recordings of Er-Gene’s perfo…

Our four new entrants are in the running for craziest opera! Join Aleks Romano and Nicholas Fox as they put forward four more very compelling choices.

Below are some links to hear the operas for yours…

Sit back and enjoy as Dr. Sophia Tegart from Washington State University tells the story of love, loss, and the awesomeness of Clara Schumann (plus these other fellas named Robert and Johannes.)

Class…

Clare Burovac and Damien Geter offer some VERY compelling entrants to the unscientific and non-comprehensive Craziest Opera Tournament.

VOTE NOW! Find us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/keepclass…

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 b…

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 m…

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…

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, Lean…

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, …

The life and uniqueness of the incredible “Mr. Showmanship.” Casey talks with Liberace expert David Saffert... and then a little bit to Liberace himself!

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