History of Barefooting in Classical Music

History of Barefooting in Classical Music

From The Inline G Flute Podcast by Gareth Houston

April 9, 2026 · 28 min · Episode 144

About this episode

This episode explores the history of barefooting in classical music and its cultural implications.

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 x Inline G Merch ⭐️ www.Inlineg.myshopify.com Inline G Patreon ⭐️ www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcast Inline 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 x Intro music: Rhythm=Power by Spodo Komodo. Used with permission. All rights reserved by the creator. Chapters: 00:00 - Pots and Pans and Georgian Lemonade 04:33 - Asceticism and Isadora Duncan 11:35 - The Barefoot Princess 15:56 - Dame Evelyn Glennie 17:51 - Patricia…

People in this episode

Host: Gareth Houston

Topics covered

  • barefooting
  • classical music
  • contemporary music
  • musical history
  • performance practices

Keywords

  • barefooting
  • classical music
  • Carmelites
  • Dame Evelyn Glennie
  • Isadora Duncan
  • performance
  • musicians

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Carmelites

Books & works: Rhythm=Power

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