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EPISODE · Apr 9, 2026 · 27 MIN

History of Barefooting in Classical Music

from The Inline G Flute Podcast · host Gareth Houston

Performers of contemporary classical music often get their feet out for gigs, but the same luxury isn’t afforded to conventional classical music. I take a look at how the Carmelites and a decapitation paved the way for musicians to get the dogs out. Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up to the Patreon helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming guests as well as get early access to some episodes. Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit xIntro music: Rhythm=Power by Spodo Komodo. Used with permission. All rights reserved by the creator.Chapters:00:00 - Pots and Pans and Georgian Lemonade04:33 - Asceticism and Isadora Duncan11:35 - The Barefoot Princess15:56 - Dame Evelyn Glennie17:51 - Patricia Kopatchinskaja22:00 - Grounding and Foot Biology

Performers of contemporary classical music often get their feet out for gigs, but the same luxury isn’t afforded to conventional classical music. I take a look at how the Carmelites and a decapitation paved the way for musicians to get the dogs out. Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up to the Patreon helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming guests as well as get early access to some episodes. Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit xIntro music: Rhythm=Power by Spodo Komodo. Used with permission. All rights reserved by the creator.Chapters:00:00 - Pots and Pans and Georgian Lemonade04:33 - Asceticism and Isadora Duncan11:35 - The Barefoot Princess15:56 - Dame Evelyn Glennie17:51 - Patricia Kopatchinskaja22:00 - Grounding and Foot Biology

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