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 classical music. We are two queer people with widely differing interests and experience in classical music. Come hear us try and understand what queer classical music is, talk with composers and generally have a good time.
Episodes
Sunday Apr 07, 2024
Classical Queer Episode 34
Sunday Apr 07, 2024
Sunday Apr 07, 2024
On 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.
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
Classical Queer Episode 33
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
Something 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.
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
CLassical Queer Episode 32
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
For 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.
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
Classical Queer Episode 31
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
In 2022 we interviewed Australian composer Matt Webster about his upcoming work "This too shall pass" about his life and struggle with Bipolar disorder.
Since then Matt has been orchestrating and recording the work and it was released a few days ago. The work is a labour of love and deals with such important issues that affect so many people.
We therefore thought it a good time to talk to Matt again about how the work developed and how it's been received. The outcome you will see is an amazing musical experience.
Please note the podcast contains references to menatl health issues and suicide.
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
Classical Queer Episode 30
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
When thinking of the world of classical music one does not normally think of the Saxophone. Well, Nick May is here to change your mind.
Jacob and I had the great pleasure of interviewing Nick who's amazing virtuosity is displayed in the 3 pieces we listened to. It really opened my eyes to the world of classical sax.
As usual we discussed a wide range of subjects including Nick's project to promote innovative queer music called "I Exist". Do take a listen, you won't be disappointed.
Sunday Oct 01, 2023
Classical Queer Episode 29
Sunday Oct 01, 2023
Sunday Oct 01, 2023
If you are like me you have a soft spot for musicals then you are in for a real treat this month. Jacob and I had the great pleasure to interview composer, musical director and improviser Jordan Paul Clarke.
Come listen to some great songs including one about two people in a home for the elderly trying to come to terms with facebook and you shouldn't miss the excerpt from Jordan's musical about Salmon tying to escape from a farm. Enjoy fantastic music combined with witty lyrics and the British sense of humour in a really enetertaining show.
Don't miss it!
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Classical Queer Episode 28
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
I have had the pleasure of interviewing many great musicians and composers over the past two years but I came to realise that I had never talked music with my co-host Jacob Caines. He amazingly agreed to be interviewed by me.
So here is Jacob talking about his work as a musicologist, conductor and musician. As usual we had lots of laughs and talked about a wide range of subjects.
... and no, don't worry I won't be interviewed next! Sammi
Sunday Aug 06, 2023
Classical Queer Episode 27
Sunday Aug 06, 2023
Sunday Aug 06, 2023
Classical Queer 27 sees the return to the show of Rylan Gleave who was one of the first guests we had on the CQ podcast and since then Rylan's career has flourished.
Here we discuss his new work called "In Chemical Transit" by All Men Unto Me. This very unique work details the change in Rylan's voice during his transition. As is usual we talk about a wide range of issues covering the whole range of the queer experience - oh and of course we laugh a lot!
Do take a listen!
Sunday Jul 09, 2023
Classical Queeer Episode 26
Sunday Jul 09, 2023
Sunday Jul 09, 2023
On this month's podcast Jacob and I talk to the brilliant American violinist Andrew Sords. Andrew has travelled the world and played with over 300 orchestras. He has a wide-ranging repertoire of work including solo and recital works as well as with his trio.
As usual we listened to some great music and talked widely about music, politics and of course Andrew's dancing.
Do take a listen!
Sunday Jun 04, 2023
Classical Queer Episode 25
Sunday Jun 04, 2023
Sunday Jun 04, 2023