Episode 21: The Rite of Spring

Episode 21: The Rite of Spring

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://youtu.be/jo4sf2wT0wU Music clips were edited for time, and used...
Episode 20: The Classical Saxophone

Episode 20: The Classical Saxophone

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 might notice that there are no examples of classical saxophone music...
Episode 19: Madrigals and Euphemisms

Episode 19: Madrigals and Euphemisms

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’s centuries old, yet whose euphemisms contained therein still...
Episode 18: Craziest Opera Tournament Part 3

Episode 18: Craziest Opera Tournament Part 3

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 Joe Bozell for this episode! This is the finale for Set 3 –...
Episode 17: Florence Price and Primary Research

Episode 17: Florence Price and Primary Research

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 performances online! Check them out on her youtube channel, or follow...
Episode 16: Craziest Opera Tournament Part 2

Episode 16: Craziest Opera Tournament Part 2

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 yourself. Then vote! Comment on our Facebook or Instagram pages, or email...