What is TRILLOQUY?

In the late summer of 2016, Garrett McQueen shifted his career from a professional bassoonist to a radio host and content creator. Along the way, he discovered conversations within the world of classical music that deserved more attention. With the help of his friend and colleague, Scott Blankenship, the two created TRILLOQUY: true and real conversations that challenge the status quo of "classical" music.

Season one's structure was inspired by a loose sonata allegro form: introduction/exposition, development, recapitulation/conclusion. For season two, Garrett and Scott present each opus in a four-movement structure: Accidentals (the week in events, brought with a sharp, flat, or natural),  Strike a Chord (our must-hears for the week), Take a Stand (guest conversations/interviews), and the TRILLOQUY. 

From May of 2019 to April of 2020, TRILLOQUY was a product of American Public Media, based in Saint Paul, MN. Today, TRILLOQUY is a brand, a project, and an initiative owned and operated by its hosts, Garrett McQueen and Scott Blankenship. 

The Overture to Season two:

Season two of TRILLOQUY has a new format and feel - Garrett, Scott, and guest co-host, Vanessa Rose, take you through TRILLOQUY's four-movement structure in a conversation exploring "classical" music's role in the fight against police brutality, anti-racism, and more. 

New opuses of TRILLOQUY drop every Wednesday! ​