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Come join Jacob Caines - musician, teacher and writer of the classicalqueer blog and Samantha Jane Smith - radio station presenter, writer and person with no musical ability as we discuss queer classi... more
FAQs about classicalqueer:How many episodes does classicalqueer have?The podcast currently has 41 episodes available.
November 10, 2024Classical Queer Episode 41We welcome to the show this month the amazing OperaQ from Toronto. They are in the process of making a queer-led Indie Operatic film about the life of Julie d’Aubigny or Mademoiselle de Maupin. You really have to read about her life as a transgressive opera singer and swordsman. We talked to the company about the film and what it means to them to produce an Opera about such a larger-tha-life character.So come take a listen, find out about Julie and her life as well as French Baroque Opera. I learnt so much!...more1h 2minPlay
October 06, 2024Classical Queer Episode 40We are excited to have two guests on this months CQ podcast. The first is the composer Trey Makler who tells fantastic stories with his music. The second guest and making a return to the show is Saxophonist Nick May. Jacob and I had a great time talking with the two of them and in particular about a new work written for Nick by Trey.Do take a listen!...more1h 4minPlay
September 08, 2024Classical Queer Episode 39We welcome cellist, composer, vocalist and improviser India Gailey to this months CQ podcast. India is a multi-talented artist who works across musical genres as well as dance and other art forms. During the show we discuss India's work, her influences and her recent album Problematica. The music from the album and the range of the Cello in this work has to be heard to be believed. Truly amazing. Oh and we have a fun time as well! ...more1h 21minPlay
August 04, 2024Classical Queer Episode 38Something a little different this month as Jacob and I interview Charlotte and Bien from Trash Panda Brass - a queer brass band residing in Toronto. Formed in 2022 the band have made quite an impact in the brass band scene with their exciting and joyful arrangements of modern pop classics. We had a wonderful time talking and laughing with them about their work and music in general. You will love their arrangements! Of course you have to listen to find out the origin of their name!...more1h 15minPlay
July 07, 2024Classical Queer Episode 37Jacob and I are excited to introduce you to the Gay4Nature collective. Based in Canada they work at the intersection of queer identity and climate justice - a unique combination.We had a wonderful time talking to the founders Anna Bigland-Pritchard and Alex Chen. We covered a wide range of topics including their new work, Green, of which we hear a preview. Stay to the end to hear a queer version of the coffee cantata! Amazing! ...more1h 40minPlay
June 02, 2024Classical Queer Episode 36It was a great pleasure to welcome back Eveshka Ghost to the podcast. She recently released her new film "Broken Eyes" - for which she not only wrote the music but also wrote and directed the film. We not only discuss the film but delve into Eveshka's quite unique way of writing and playing music. To be honest, I am in awe of her abilities as a composer and musician and I really have no idea how she does it in the way she does. Take a listen to find out more....more1h 13minPlay
May 05, 2024Classical Queer Episode 35Jacob and I had a great time interviewing Opera singer and theatre creator Teiya Kasahara. Teiya not only has the most fantastic voice but uses it so creatively to explore the various aspects of gender, sexuality and race all within an often amusing operatic artform. There is little doubt that they are a rising star in the operatic world.I know you will enjoy listening to this podcast!...more1h 17minPlay
April 07, 2024Classical Queer Episode 34On this month's Classical Queer Podcast we welcome composer and performer Zachery Meier. We talked to him about his life as a flutist (or flautist and definitely not flootist) and his wonderful compositions. Jacob and I had a great time talking with Zachery and I learnt a lot about the combination of flute and tuba - it works!Come and take a listen to some fantastic music that for me pushed the boundaries of what a flute can do. ...more1h 18minPlay
March 10, 2024Classical Queer Episode 33Something a little different this month. Jacob talks to some students about their music and also takes us behind the scenes during practice. It is nice to hear young musicians talk about their lives and how music fits into it.So do take a listen. ...more57minPlay
January 07, 2024CLassical Queer Episode 32For our first podcast of 2024 Jacob and I are so pleased to welcome Hub New Music to the show. Hub New Music are a string and wind quartet who have been called "contemporary chamber trailblazers" through their fresh and exciting music.We interviewed two of the four members Mike Avitabile (flutes) and Meg Rohrer (violin/viola) - they are joined in Hub by Gleb Kanasevich (clarinets) and Jesse Christeson (cello).So do join us for a fun and may I say joyous hour of conversation and music. ...more1h 4minPlay
FAQs about classicalqueer:How many episodes does classicalqueer have?The podcast currently has 41 episodes available.