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Episode 10: Instrumental Personalities Part 1 Jul 10, 2020

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What makes a flute player so... flutist-like? Or a trombonist the way they are? We explore how we picture personalities as related to orchestral instruments. Part 1 this week takes us through flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, French horn, trumpet, and trombone.
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Episode 9: Liberace Jul 03, 2020

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The life and uniqueness of the incredible “Mr. Showmanship.” Casey talks with Liberace expert David Saffert... and then a little bit to Liberace himself!
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Episode 8: Dirty Mozart Jun 26, 2020

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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.
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Episode 7: Beethoven and Beer Jun 19, 2020

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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!
Would you like to play along at home? Bierly Brewing will sell you a special package of these four beers plus four pretzels and deliver it to your home! If you’d like to partake in the baguettes and the donuts, I suggest you call for a takeout order, because oh WOW, is it worth it. Information can be found here: http://bierlybrewing.com
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Episode 6: Ravel’s Bolero Jun 12, 2020

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Dr. Tegart and Casey discuss Ravel, his life, and how his most popular piece ended up being his least favorite.
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Set 2 Trailer Jun 05, 2020

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Five episodes under our belt, huzzah!
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Episode 5: Castrati May 29, 2020

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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.
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This is our finale for the first set! But stay tuned next week - there will be a preview of what to expect with the next five episodes as well as how to support the show AND get access to incredible bonus content.
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Episode 4: Why is Classical Not Cool? May 22, 2020

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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.

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Episode 3: Symphonie Fantastique May 15, 2020

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Dr. Sophia Tegart returns for a look into this grand, drug-induced, grotesque symphonic work.

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Episode 2: Conductors May 08, 2020

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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.

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