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 8: Dirty Mozart
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 co…
Episode 7: Beethoven and Beer
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 than…
Episode 6: Ravel’s Bolero
Dr. Tegart and Casey discuss Ravel, his life, and how his most popular piece ended up being his least favorite.
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Set 2 Trailer
Five episodes under our belt, huzzah!
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Episode 5: Castrati
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.
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Episode 4: Why is Classical Not Cool?
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.
Episode 3: Symphonie Fantastique
Dr. Sophia Tegart returns for a look into this grand, drug-induced, grotesque symphonic work.
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Episode 2: Conductors
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 …
Episode 1: Hildegard von Bingen
Casey speaks with resident music historian, Dr. Sophia Tegart, about this important and often mysterious figure of musical history.
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