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.
Podcasting since 2020 • 87 episodes
Keep Classical Weird
Latest Episodes
Episode 69: Bolero's Solo in One Easy Lesson
In our first episode back - with video, hooray!! - our good friend Gordon Rencher teaches Casey how to step in at the last moment and cover that crucial snare solo in Ravel's Bolero!Bolero's episode was originally number 6, and that can...
September 06, 2024
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Episode 68: Julian Perkins
The ever delightful Indiana Jones of early music (it’s true, someone said that on the internet) joins Casey for a chat about the upcoming Portland Baroque Orchestra season. Ever wonder “why Baroque?” Not to fret - Julian Perkins answers that to...
July 14, 2023
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42:35
Episode 67: Impromptu
Sophia and Casey review another film centered around classical music! Will this one go over better? Only one way to find out!
July 07, 2023
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1:06:17
Episode 66: Not Dead Composers featuring An-Ting
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 pon...
December 16, 2022
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Episode 65: Highlights from YMA Live 2022
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 subscr...
September 09, 2022
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