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Episode 42: Build Your Library with Bartók’s Romanian Folk Dances Apr 09, 2021

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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/Z50Ooqv1GFg
https://youtu.be/OoaKYJrXoVw

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Episode 41: Mental Health with Sound Mind Apr 05, 2021

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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.

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D.C. al Fine: Not Dead Composers featuring Thomas Barber Apr 02, 2021

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NEVER FEAR, dear listeners! You will be treated to TWO new episodes next week, on Monday and Friday!

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Episode 40: Not Dead Composers featuring Mark Fish Mar 26, 2021

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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=6apd654SKN8
All music examples used with permission from the composer.

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Episode 39: The Classical Guitar with Adam Levin Mar 19, 2021

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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.com

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Episode 38: Rapid Fire with French hornist Leander Star Mar 12, 2021

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Casey and Leander Star have a great and fun interview exploring the ins and outs of French horn personalities.

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Episode 37: Tchaikovsky Facts and Fictions Mar 05, 2021

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Dr. Sophia Tegart is back to talk Tchaikovsky’s music, drama, and personal life.
All music examples from musopen.org and commons.wikimedia.org.

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D.C. al Fine: Castrati Feb 26, 2021

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The fascinating world of castrati, complete with interviews from Dr. Sophia Tegart, mezzo soprano Aleks Romano, and the haunting voice of Alessandro Moreschi.

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Episode 36: Build Your Library with Bach’s Coffee Cantata Feb 19, 2021

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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.

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Episode 35: Not Dead Composers Featuring Damien Geter Feb 12, 2021

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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.

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