Classical Chats

Classical Chats

By Hayden GiessemanMusicMusic Commentary
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Classical Chats episodes

  • Episode 6: The Ghosts, Ghouls, and Curses in Music

    In this episode, Hayden and Liz dig into the paranormal side of the theater. Hayden goes in depth on the history behind the most famous theatrical curse, while Liz explores and tells the stories of haunted theaters throughout the US. It is a spooky fun time for all, including Liz and Hayden's first hand account of the haunting of their once home.

    1 hr 4 min
  • Episode 5: True Crimes of the Music World

    In todays episode, Hayden and Liz retell the stories of two famous true crimes, the life and crimes of composer Carlo Gesualdo and the life and murder of Danny Lockin. Todays episode is wrapped up with stories from the stage and field where gravity was the victor over Hayden and Liz.

    55 min
  • Minisode 1: We Have Thoughts - The MET's 21-22 Season Announcement

    In todays mini episode,  Liz and Hayden go through the Metropolitan Opera's 21-22 season. Hayden blindly reacts as Liz leads the conversation from the highs to the lows and the impressive casts that will be seen. Join us for this quick taste of our opinions of what is to come as the MET works its way out of quarantine and back into the theatre.

    33 min
  • Episode 3: The MET in Quarantine

    In this episode, Hayden and Liz discuss how the Metropolitan Opera has been adapting to the uncertain times of 2020, specifically in reference to the Coronavirus. Hayden delves into the business side of things, while Liz takes on the technological. Hear the good, bad, and ugly of how the Met is handling things during quarantine. 

    57 min
  • Episode 2: Opera Makes No Sense

    In this episode, Hayden and Liz have fun discussing the more insane aspects of opera. From a genre that doesn't get performed anymore because of its insanity, to having fun guessing the more wild of opera plots, tune in to a fun and light-hearted episode. 

    1 hr 13 min
  • Episode 1: Is Love Never Dies a Decent Sequel?

    Welcome to Classical Chats with Hayden and Liz! As big fans of the stage and of The Phantom of the Opera, Hayden and Liz attempt to answer the question: Is Love Never Dies a good sequel? In this first episode, listen as they put the show under the microscope in a rather fun, albeit chaotic, discussion. 

    1 hr 49 min

About Classical Chats

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Welcome to Classical Chats with Hayden and Liz! It's a podcast where two classical musicians talk music from the concert hall to the screen and shit on everything in between! Come and join us as we…