Episode 9: Liberace
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...
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 courtesy of http://www.musopen.org...
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 thanks to Amelia and JP for their generosity and amazing beer and food!...
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. If you’re enjoying the podcast, please consider becoming a subscriber at http://www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweird. Every pledge between now and...
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. Aleks Romano can be found on Facebook at: Aleks Romano, mezzo sopranoAnd on Instagram at: arommezzo This is our...
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. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1040791/episodes/3763700 TRANSCRIPT: Casey Bozell : 0:08 Today on keep classical weird, Dr. Sophia Tegart is back to talk about the strange,...
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 Flatt of the Newport Symphony Orchestra. ...
Episode 1: Hildegard von Bingen
Casey speaks with resident music historian, Dr. Sophia Tegart, about this important and often mysterious figure of musical history. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1040791/episodes/3562987-episode-1-hildegard-von-bingen TRANSCRIPT: Casey: 0:07Today...