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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.

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    Episode 67: Impromptu

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 66:17


    Sophia and Casey review another film centered around classical music! Will this one go over better? Only one way to find out! Support the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdEmail: keepclassicalweird@gmail.com

    Episode 66: Not Dead Composers featuring An-Ting Chang

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 36:14


    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 a composer.Oh, and there are ping pong balls!https://youtu.be/5QE6kOOPlpEAn-Ting's stuff, including her album "Songs from My Room" can be found here:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/45n1Xp27iV2MvTIfAvp827?si=4Iqm4s20R3yClFAQny-97gInstagram: @antingpigSupport the showSupport the show here!Patreon: www.patreon.com/keepclassicalweirdShop: keep-classical-weird.myshopify.comFacebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdEmail: keepclassicalweird@gmail.com

    Episode 65: Highlights from YMA Live 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 34:58


    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/keepclassicalweird and consider becoming a subscriber! Your contribution helps keep the show running!Support the show

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    Episode 64: Reed Making with Ryan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 56:54


    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... like that.Have a question or comment? Complaint, even? Shoot an email to keepclassicalweird@gmail.com. I read and respond to every single one! Support the show

    The Cannon Fundraiser Episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 80:10


    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/kcwcannon to go straight to the fundraiser to make a donation! Every little bit gets us closer! Support the show

    Episode 63: Method Sampling with JooWan Kim

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 27:23


    Founder of Ensemble Mik Nawooj, JooWan Kim joins Casey for a discussion on hiphop, classical, and how to merge the two with method sampling. Support the show

    Episode 62: The Reason I Don't Write Fugues

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 42:50


    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.Support the show

    Episode 61: Classical Music on TikTok with Jimmie Rogers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 26:12


    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. @jimm3erzSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)

    Episode 60: So You Want to See the Symphony

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 11:02


    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.orgSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)

    Episode 59: Schoenberg and the Coolest Terms in Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 11:40


    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 within this episode are AWESOME, and conducted by Schoenberg himself! Because we are THAT FAR ALONG in history and all just getting older. You can find the complete recording here:https://archive.org/details/SCHONBERGPierrotLunaire-NEWTRANSFERThe recording is used under the creative commons license. More information here:https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/Any other musical examples you hear that are designed to help explain a concept were simply recorded while Casey dinked around in her studio.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)

    Episode 58: To a New 2022

    Play Episode Play 32 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 45:18


    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! (Hint: it was Sophia.)Find us on:Facebook: @keepclassicalweirdpodcastInstagram: @keepclassicalweirdTikTok: @keepclassicalweirdGet a hold of Casey directly via Twitter or Email:Twitter: @caseybozellEmail: keepclassicalweird@gmail.comSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)

    Episode 57: Rapid Fire with Percussionist Gordon Rencher

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 7:43


    Join Casey and Gordon as they delve into a percussionist's view of things!Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)

    D.C al Fine: The Classical Guitar with Adam Levin

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 33:09


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    Episode 56: Obsession with Eugene Ysaÿe

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 11:50


    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!)Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)

    Episode 55: Not Dead Composers featuring Lisa Neher

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 33:52


    Another Not Dead Composers episode with the fabulous, friendly, and absolutely phenomenal Lisa Neher. Find out more about Lisa at her website: lisanehermusic.comSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)

    D.C. al Fine: Madrigals and Euphemisms

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 13:11


    We will be back next week with an all new episode! Thanks for listening!Stay safe and stay weird!Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)

    D.C. al Fine: Hildegard von Bingen

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 16:27


    We'll be back next week with a new episode! Until then, enjoy this D.C. al Fine of our very first broadcast!Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)

    Episode 54: KCW Live at YMA Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 48:02


    The exciting conclusion to our live event! On this episode: Dr. Sophia Tegart, Raúl Gómez-Rojas, John Hubbard, and the amazing KCW house band led by Thomas Barber.This was a dream come true - thank you to all of you who made it possible!Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)

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    Episode 53: KCW Live at YMA Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 33:21


    Keep Classical Weird's first live event was a smash success, and to have the energy like that in the room was phenomenal. Be sure to leave a comment if you were at the taping! Thanks to the guests in this half of the show: Thomas Barber, Etta Moen, Blake Applegate, Anna Song, Heather Mastel-Lipson, and Mario Diaz. Stay tuned for the second half next week!Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)

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    D.C. al Fine: The Schumann Love Triangle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 17:36


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    D.C. al Fine: Nightmare Gigs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 22:58


    Personal issues abound, BUT we'll be back for sure next Friday with our first live episode taping! Thanks for listening. Stay safe and stay weird!Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)

    D.C. al Fine: Twelve Tone Music - What is it Good For?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 32:04


    We'll be back next week with new episodes! Stay safe and stay weird!Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)

    Episode 52: Rapid Fire with Trumpeter Katherine Evans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 19:34


    Katherine Evans lets us know her impressions of the orchestra instruments from a trumpeter's perspective! Find out which instrument usually wears the best shoes, which remind her of synchronized swimming, and which represents the sound of friendship.Music examples from musopen.orgSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)

    Episode 51: Year-Old Bonus Episodes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 17:49


    Here's a mishmash of two bonus episodes that you now don't have to worry about if you accidentally feed them honey.Special thanks to all my guests in these episodes: Michael Gesme, Chris Ramaekers, Adam Flatt, and Sophia Tegart.If you'd like a special shoutout, you can get one for as little as $3! Head on over to patreon.com/keepclassicalweird and check it out. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)

    Episode 50: We Review A Late Quartet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 68:39


    It's Episode 50! Wahoo! So, naturally, it's movie day. Sophia and Casey watch and review the 2012 film “A Late Quartet.” We discuss the whole plot, so if you haven't seen it and would like to avoid spoilers, go watch on Amazon Prime first.Thanks so much for your continued support. Here's to the next 50 episodes!Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)

    Episode 49: So Many Bachs, So Little Time

    Play Episode Play 38 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 31:45


    Welcome to a primer on the Bach family! Why is JS Bach's music so timeless? Why do we find it so boring when we're kids? Dr. Sophia Tegart and Casey dig in to find out.Music examples provided by musopen.org and archive.org, under public domain usage copyrights.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)

    D.C. al Fine: Ravel’s Bolero

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 16:21


    This episode originally aired on June 12th, 2020. We’ll be back with new episodes next week!Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)

    Episode 48: Build Your Library with St. Paul’s Suite

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 9:59


    Gustav Holst wrote “The Planets,” sure, but he also wrote some stellar stuff for intermediate string orchestra! Performances of St. Paul’s Suite were recorded by Casey Bozell using the A Capella app and, like, so much patience.Excerpt from “Mars” provided by musopen.orgSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)

    Episode 47: Not Dead Composers Featuring Kirsten Volness

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 25:06


    A wonderful conversation with the amazing Kirsten Volness, visiting professor at Reed College, and the artist behind the album River Rising, available now on Bandcamp.Kirsten Volness can be found at the following websites:www.soundcloud.com/kirvokirstenvolness.comkirstenvolness.bandcamp.comSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)

    Episode 46: Remote Together with Catherine Lee

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 40:32


    Portland based oboist Dr. Catherine Lee joins us to talk about her new album, being released on May 21st, titled “Remote Together.” You can purchase it on BandCamp, and attend the virtual release party! More details are on her website, catherinemlee.com.In our interview, we discuss her global life journey, how her education informed her performance choices, and the process of developing a unique improvisational language.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)

    Episode 45: A Short History of Why No One Can Play In Tune

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 29:11


    Subtitled: “Why piano players are the worst.” Dr. Sophia Tegart is back, hooray! She walks us through different tuning systems, why tuning in differing ensembles is so difficult, and why, indeed, piano players are the worst.**This is, of course, a joke. Piano players are the best, and those of us who have to worry about intonation adjustments are just ridiculously jealous.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)

    D.C. al Fine: Why is Classical Not Cool?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 16:19


    A rebroadcast of our episode from May 20th, 2020. We’re at a year of podcasting! Thank you all so much for your support. See you next week with a brand new episode.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)

    Episode 44: Baroque Violin with Adam LaMotte

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 46:48


    Awesome violinist and super cool human Adam LaMotte talks to Casey Bozell about his love of Baroque music. Plus we get really into the weeds talking about Baroque versus modern technique!You can check out Adam’s YouTube channel here:https://youtube.com/channel/UCUnUG_wEV23r6XbPTfpzn9AAnd his website here:https://www.lamotteviolins.com/Music examples are provided by musopen.orgSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)

    Episode 43: Rapid Fire with Nicole Buetti

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 11:11


    Bassoonist and lovely human Nicole Buetti and her rapid fire round from the Instrumental Personalities episode. She’s got her own educational series where her puppet friends, the Nirks, lead us through meeting the instruments of the symphony orchestra. You can find it here:https://www.inaworldmusic.net/meet-the-instruments.htmlSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)

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    Episode 42: Build Your Library with Bartók’s Romanian Folk Dances

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 10:00


    Today’s BYL centers on Bartók’s Romanian Folk Dances. Learn a little about him, the field of ethnomusicology, and hear Casey perform these dances as a violin trio. (A new arrangement, as far as we’re aware...) It’s a shortie, but a fun one!Here are some stellar performances of the piece on youtube:https://youtu.be/Z50Ooqv1GFghttps://youtu.be/OoaKYJrXoVwSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)

    Episode 41: Mental Health with Sound Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 36:15


    Casey sits down with Sound Mind Executive Director Alex Hoffmann and Board Member Ben Manis. We discuss identity, career goals, and a taste of what it’s like being a working mother in the classical community.Sound Mind is doing GREAT work. Go find out more about them here: soundmindmusician.org.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)

    D.C. al Fine: Not Dead Composers featuring Thomas Barber

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 39:56


    NEVER FEAR, dear listeners! You will be treated to TWO new episodes next week, on Monday and Friday! Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)

    Episode 40: Not Dead Composers featuring Mark Fish

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 31:13


    Mark and Casey chat about musical aesthetics, poetic inspirations, and David Ogden Stiers.Mark’s youtube recording for the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra’s rehearsal of “Womanwork” can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6apd654SKN8All music examples used with permission from the composer.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)

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    Episode 39: The Classical Guitar with Adam Levin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 33:09


    Adam Levin reunites with Casey after fifteen years! We talk origins, the importance of live performance, and what he believes is the true future of classical guitar music.Find out more about Adam here:www.adamlevinguitar.comSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)

    Episode 38: Rapid Fire with French hornist Leander Star

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 27:43


    Casey and Leander Star have a great and fun interview exploring the ins and outs of French horn personalities.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)

    Episode 37: Tchaikovsky Facts and Fictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 27:47


    Dr. Sophia Tegart is back to talk Tchaikovsky’s music, drama, and personal life. All music examples from musopen.org and commons.wikimedia.org.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)

    D.C. al Fine: Castrati

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 19:32


    The fascinating world of castrati, complete with interviews from Dr. Sophia Tegart, mezzo soprano Aleks Romano, and the haunting voice of Alessandro Moreschi.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)

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    Episode 36: Build Your Library with Bach’s Coffee Cantata

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 12:21


    A walk through one of Bach’s secular cantatas. It’s coffee love.All musical performances are public domain music and performed by me, Casey Bozell.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)

    Episode 35: Not Dead Composers Featuring Damien Geter

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 30:44


    In the fourth of our Not Dead Composers series, we talk to composer, singer, and conductor Damien Geter. Find him on Instagram @dgeter, and at his website damiengetermusic.com.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)

    Episode 34: Twelve Tone Music - What is it Good For?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 32:04


    Music Theory professor Michael Gesme talks all things Twelve Tone. The history, the process, and the purpose.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)

    Episode 33: Rapid Fire with Ryan Zwahlen

    Play Episode Play 28 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 16:13


    Previously unaired footage from our Instrumental Personalities episode! Join Casey and Ryan as they casually chat about instrumental stereotypes, disparity of concertos, and oboists “subtle” egos.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)

    D.C. al Fine: Dirty Mozart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 15:40


    A replay of a podcast that originally aired on June 26th, 2020. Featuring Dr. Sophia Tegart and Tylor Neist as Mozart!Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)

    Episode 32: Build Your Library with Battalia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 10:04


    The first in a series of Build Your Library episodes - something to refresh the classical music you listen to!Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)

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    Episode 31: Do I Have Perfect Pitch?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 18:16


    I’ve always wondered, since I was a kid, if I actually have perfect pitch or not. And I... sort of... discover the answer? Maybe? Helpful insights from Mont Chris Hubbard and Leslie Grush.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)

    Episode 30: It’s 2021 and Classical Music is Still Here!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 27:57


    Happy New Year! Casey and Dr. Tegart have a wonderful and casual conversation recapping the year in music. We predict what’s to come, and we even make a few little resolutions for ourselves.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)

    D.C. al Fine: Instrumental Personalities

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2020 39:05


    A rebroadcast of the mega compilation that swept the nation! (Can’t help it when the rhyme’s right in front of me.)We’ll be back next week with a new episode!Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/caseybozell)

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