Coffee, Cake and Culture - The Music Podcast

In Series 3, Andy and Rob explore pieces of music which changed the course of music history. Episode 3 dives into Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante for violin and viola. While listening to the exquisite music they eat some Kichlach Cookies. To listen to a full version of Mozart's Sinfonia concertante for violin and viola go to -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAv48Ne5axA Remember` to Rate and review the podcast and check out the recipes at https://www.coffeecakeandculture.com.au/recipes THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY QUANTIFY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Series 3, Andy and Rob explore pieces of music which changed the course of music history. Episode 2 dives onto the very first Opera - Monteverdi's L'Orfeo. Written in 1607 for a court performance during the annual Carnival at Mantua; it is based on the Greek legend of Orpheus, his descent to Hades and his fruitless attempt to bring back his dead bride Eurydice. While listening to the exquisite music they eat Basque Cheesecakes. Perfect!MUSIC FEATUREDhttps://youtu.be/JbaL-RVwdbw?si=INzpYeSaA6GkHaTv – Jacopo Peri - Tu dormi, e 'l dolce sonnohttps://youtu.be/WHMJgGE5Doc?si=cpiZD3MWAK0-YQ_q – Peri, L'Euridice, Prologo "La Tragedia" e Coro "Se de' boschi"https://youtu.be/RajAq0Yd-s4?si=0c43YCLzhUJmGnql – Claudio Monteverdi - Magnificathttps://youtu.be/mjpFi9bn1do?si=Lr2L6WFD9ZaNROzo – L'Orfeo toccata - Monteverdi - Savallhttps://youtu.be/2WIQF_lxFc4?si=-Y961RjrjahrtAbq – Prologo: La Musica (Monteverdi)https://youtu.be/_7Wo-3DtI34?si=RtwuGDoopuss7Juc – Tu Sei Morta - L'Orfeo - Monteverdihttps://youtu.be/-xQvuCZ7glE?si=X6iHeg1wb3kc0wdU – Christian Gerhaher sings "Possente spirto" from Monteverdi's L'ORFEOhttps://youtu.be/n5NU9i-oRF4?si=DPTmKEX4DJaHdJYR – Monteverdi L'Orfeo Act 4https://youtu.be/t-WNisWYPhI?si=dij8qmwaJn8s1bfL – "Finale & Moresca" (L'Orfeo) - Claudio Monteverdi (1567 -1645)Episode Sponsored by QUANTIPHY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Series 3, Andy and Rob explore pieces of music which changed the course of music history. Episode 1 dives onto the medieval period with Guillaume de Machaut’s first full Mass.Messe de Notre Dame. While listening to the exquisite music they eat some Spicy, moist honey cake.To listen to a full version of Messe de Notre Dame by Guillaume de Machaut go to - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKpexxzR4AkRemember` to Rate and review the podcast and check out the recipes at https://www.coffeecakeandculture.com.au/recipesTHIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY QUANTIFY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 7 of and final episode of Series 2, Rob and Andy talk all things conducting. What is a conductor and what do they do with the pointer? Rob and Andy also eat some Persian Love Cake.Music in this EpisodeLully – Te Deum Bach – Brandenburg Concerto No 3 Beethoven – 5th Symphony And other musicRemeber to Rate and review the podcast and check out the recipes at https://www.coffeecakeandculture.com.au/recipes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 6 of Series 2, Rob and Andy tinkle the keys of Piano. The piano is both a memeber of the orvhestra an iBesides the four families of instruments in the orchestra, there are other instruments that are occasionally used and some that were there once, but no longer feature. While eating apple cake, Rob and Andy discuss these and other interesting instruments.Some of the Music in this Episode Comparone plays ScarlattiGiustini - Sonata no 6 Schubert Gute NachtSchumann violin Sonata no 1Beethoven Moonlight SonataChopin MazurkaLiszt Piano Sonata in B minorDebussy Arabesque  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 5 of Series 2, Rob and Andy go the cutting edge of music. Besides the four families of instruments in the orchestra, there are other instruments that are occasionally used and some that were there once, but no longer feature. While eating apple cake, Rob and Andy discuss these and other interesting instruments.While listening enjoy making apple cake with the recipe on our website coffeecakeandculture.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Rob and Andy explore the percussion section of the orchestra. The percussion section is the most varied. There are instruments that are hit, strummed, have pitch, are loud and soft. Unlike other members of the orchestra, the percussionist needs to be able to play this huge array of instruments. While listening enjoy making…with the recipe on our website coffeecakeandculture.com.auMusic in EpisodePrelude to Paradise – Jacob RemingtonMass Pipes and Drums – Edinburgh Military TattooDizzy Gillespie Quartet 1966Bruno Mars – 24K MagicPorgy and Bess – Gershwin. Xylophone excerptThe Sorcerer’s Apprentice – Dukas. Glockenspiel exceptWest Side Story – Bernstein. VibraphoneCarmina Burana – Orff. TimpaniBolero – Ravel. Wiener Philharmoniker. DudamelThe Rite of Spring – Stravinsky. Bass drum excerptOverture the abduction from the Seraglio – Mozart. IPO, GottfriedGong vs Tam-TamRon Powell Pandeiro solo1812 Overture– TchaikovskyCabasa – Mark FordCool instruments from around the worldFandango 13 – Burritt. Eastman Percussion Ensemble Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode Three of Series 2,Andy and Rob talk all things Brass. All the instruments in the Brass family look quite different but are blown the same way. Players have to ‘buzz’ their lips to create a sound. In this episode Rob and Andy discuss these instruments while trying to buzz and eat Rocky Road at the same time!Music in this EpisodeTelemann: Trumpet Concerto: I. AdagioBlues - Wynton Marsalis SeptetRichard Strauss: Horn Concerto No. 1 - BaborakGustav Mahler. Sinfonia N°1(Titan)-Impresionante FinalPurcell - Music for the Funeral of Queen MaryUptown Funk - Bruno Mars         Bach Cello Suíte 2 : Sarabande Flight of the BumblebeeTimestamps+0:02:45 Brass Instruments and Ombusher0:05:09 TheFundamentals of Brass Instruments 0:09:18 Buzzing and Overtones in Brass Instruments0:11:19 Exploring the Concept of Harmonic Series in Music0:16:41 The History and Evolution of Trumpets0:22:21 The Versatility of the Trumpet Instrument0:25:10 The French Horn and Its International Naming0:27:04 The History and Mechanics of the Horn0:32:34 TheConversation on the Modern Horn: Intonation and Playing Techniques0:38:35 The Intonation Adjustments on Horns"0:40:14 The Role of Horns in Orchestras0:43:03 The Differences Between Trumpets, Horns, and Trombones0:47:32 The Sackbut and Trombone in Music0:52:44 The Role of the Tuba in Different Musical Genres"0:55:13 Characteristics of Orchestra Instrument Players Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode Two of Series 2,Andy and Rob talk all things Woodwind. The woodwind section of the orchestra is grouped together solely because they were all originally made of wood. Each instrument actually has more differences than similarities and has its own family of instruments. In this podcast Rob and Andy explore the characteristics of these instruments while nibbling on a tasty treat - the dessert in this episode is Sticky Sour Cream Golden Syrup and Ginger Cake - see recipe details Music in this EpisodeTelemann Fantasia #12 Gminor for flute soloNielsen - Flute ConcertoLiebermann - Piccolo ConcertoVivaldi: Oboe Concerto in A minor, RV 461 Morricone - Gabriel’s OboeDvorak 9 English horn soloMalcolm Arnold - Sonatina for clarinet & piano, Op. 29Boismortier: Op.50 -Sonata n.4 Hummel: "Grand Concerto for bassoon und orchestra.Don't forget to rate and review us!-------------0:00:11 Conversation on Woodwind and Gershwin with Cake Indulgence +0:05:53 Conversation on the Woodwind Section of the Orchestra +0:08:26 Conversation on the Basics of Flute Playing +0:10:13 Exploring the Different Sounds of the Flute: A Conversation with Rob +0:16:44 Conversation Analysis: Comparing Baroque and Modern Flute Techniques +0:18:36 Conversation on the Advantages and Disadvantages of Playing the Flute and the Piccolo +0:20:42 Conversation on the Piccolo and Oboe in the Orchestra +0:23:08 Exploring the Oboe: A Discussion on the Instrument's History, Mechanics, and Unique Sound +0:33:32 Conversation on the Clarinet: Exploring the History and Challenges of Playing the Instrument +0:35:13 Exploring the Clarinet: A History and Overview +0:42:02 Conversation on the Versatility of the Clarinet and Bassoon +0:45:07 Exploring the Bassoon: An Interview with Andy +0:48:09 Exploring the Bassoon: A Discussion on the Instrument's Unique Mechanics and Challenges +0:50:29 "Exploring the Woodwind Section of the Orchestra with Andy and Rob" + Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Series 2 of Coffee Cake and Culture the Music Podcast. People attend orchestral concerts and can name the instruments, but the actual physicality, dimension, sound production, history and function of most instruments remains a mystery. This series looks at each family of instruments, some lesser known instruments and the role of the conductor.In Episode One of Series 2, Andy and Rob dive deep into the String section.The String SectionThe String section is the biggest family in the orchestra and although the instruments all look the same, they have many varying characteristics. The perfect cake for this section is a Vanilla Cake! A great Vanilla Cake is an essential for any baker just like a great string section is essential for any great orchestra. Have a look at the website for the Vanilla Cake recipe and enjoy. See the recipe at https://www.coffeecakeandculture.com.au/MUSIC IN THIS EPISODEJean-Baptiste Lully – L’orchestra du Roi Soleil. Le Concert des Nations – SavallTomas Luis de Victoria – O Magnum mysterium. The Voice of the ViolJS Bach – Partita No1 BWV 1002. Gidon KremerJS Bach – Cello Suite No 1 in G Major. Played on Violin and ViolaBruch – Romance for Viola and Orchestra. Cristina Cordero – Orquestra de CamaraKodaly- Sonata in B minor for Solo Cello Op 8. Sebastian BaverstamBeethoven – Cello Sonata no 3 in A Major. Rostropovich and RichterDittersdorf – Double Bass concerto. Rinat Ibragimov, London Symphony OrchestraJanacek – Idyll Suite for String Orchestra. A Far CryDon't forget to rate and review us!----------------- 0:00:11 Conversation Recap: Coffee, Cake and Culture Podcast Series Two 0:03:18 Conversation on the Instruments of the Orchestra and Vanilla Buttercake Recipe 0:04:55 Conversation on Baking and the String Section of an Orchestra 0:07:20 Exploring the History of the String Family in Music 0:14:09 Conversation on the Design of the Violin 0:15:41 Conversation on the Ergonomics of Stringed Instruments 0:18:05 Conversation on the History of Stringed Instrument Strings and Bows0:22:22 Conversation on the Double Bass and the String Family of Instruments 0:24:47 Conversation on the Unique Qualities of Violin Playing 0:27:03 Conversation on the Differences Between Violin and Viola Playing 0:33:54 Conversation on the Differences Between Violin, Viola, and Cello 0:37:52 Conversation on the Beauty of the Cello and its Playing Styles 0:42:29 Conversation on the Differences Between Violin and Double Bass 0:43:58 Conversation on the Differences Between the Violin, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass 0:47:39 Conversation on the Evolution of String Instruments 0:51:49 Conversation Summary: Exploring the String Section of an Orchestra  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SERIES 2 - EPISODE 1 - Strings- Drops Tuesday 18/04/2023 - Subscribe NOW!People attend orchestral concerts and can name the instruments, but the actual physicality, dimension, sound production, history and function of most instruments remains a mystery. This series looks at each family of instruments, some lesser known instruments and the role of the conductor. ----Andy continues our musical journey of discovery and as an added bonus, each episode involves a sweet treat, cake or biscuit to indulge in, with recipes on her website coffeecakeandculture.com.au. From novice to expert, listeners will enjoy ‘Coffee Cake and Culture – the Music Podcast’. Andy Bromberger started her music career with a Bachelor of Music (performance) at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music majoring in the Clarinet. For 20 years she taught clarinet, played professionally, and coordinated and conducted school bands. Andy started ‘Coffee Cake and Culture’ to combine her 4 major passions in life; music, education, history and BAKING.​Rob Kaldor knows nothing about classical music but loves his desserts! Rob is an audio producer and runs his podcast production company etales.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 6, Andy explains to Rob the concept of Bass. Bass is the youngest element in music, being only around 400 years old; but it is also the foundation of music and is essential to all forms of modern music. Andy and Rob talk and listen to bass whilst eating some Lotus Pinwheels - see the recipeMUSIC FROM THE PODCAST ON THE BASS 1.   Charles Mingus Quintet – Haitian Fighting Song2.   Saint-Saens – The Elephant. Marcos dos Santos3.   John Williams – Jaws Theme4.   Queen – Another One Bites the Dust5.    R. Strauss – Also sprach Zarathustra. Dudamel. Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra6.   Byrd – Ave verum corpus – The Sixteen7.   Clark – Trumpet Voluntary. London Symphony Orchestra8.   Elam Rotem – early music scores9.   Tomas Luis de Victoria – O magnum mysterium. Voices of the Viol10. Bass Viol playing11. 128 foot stop organ12. Albinoni – Adagio. Hauser. Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra13. Pachelbel – Canon in D major14. Nina Simone – My baby just cares for me15. Purcell – Dido and Aeneas. Dido’s Lament. Malena Ernman16. Stevie Wonder – They won’t go when I go17. Bach – Air on a G string. Voices of Music18. J Strauss II – Rosen aus dem Suden19. Vaughan – Williams – Bass Tuba Concerto. Hidehiro Fujita. Philharmonic Youth Winds20. Sousa – Globe and Eagles. Presidents own United States Marine Band21. R Strauss – Eine Alpensinfonie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 5, Andy explains to Rob the mysterious concept of Equal Temperament. Musicians, composers, scientists and instrument makers in the West, worked for hundreds of years to manipulate sound to make our concept of tonality different from all other music. How and why did they do this and why is this linked to a Jaffa Cake? See the recipe on https://www.coffeecakeandculture.com.au/ Music featured in this Episode is:1.   Shakuhachi playing by a grand master2.   Mozart - Requiem – Dies Irea. Abbado3.   The Pythagorean Comma. Det Springend Punkt4.   Chinese Music featuring a flute, banjo, citar and erhu 5.   Street music from XIII to XVI centuries - Ensemble Anonymous and Strada6.   Graduel a’ Alienor de Bretagne Orbis Factor7.   Dunstable - Veni Sancto spiritus. Pomerium8.   Josquin – Veni Sancto Spiritus. Hilliard Ensemble9.   Krebs – Dr David Pitches.Hammerwood Park organ10. Couperin – Saraband in G minor. Moraitis (meantone)11. Couperin – Saraband in G Minor (not meantone)12.  Bach – Prelude in C major13. Bach – Prelude in Ab Major14. Flute quartet in C – Mozart – Marc Zuili playing a 1789 Flute (original instruments)15. Flute quartet in C- Mozart – modern instruments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode Four, Andy and Rob talk about how music is written – with the concept known as musical notation explored.The dessert in this episode is the beautiful Italian almond ricciarelli biscuit. See the recipe onhttps://www.coffeecakeandculture.com.au/Music featured in this Episode is:Seikilos Epitaph Gregorian Chant Howard Goodall's Gregorian WhispersDoh a Deer Guido D’Arezzo - Ut Queant Laxis Perotin - Viderunt Leonin – Pascha Nostrum Machaut -  Mass de Notre Dame  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode Three, Andy and Rob talk about harmony. Harmony is the mysterious element in music, developed in the Middle Ages to make beautiful music more divine. Since then, it has taken the most incredible journey becoming more and more complex. This episode's treat is Mocha Cake. See the recipe on https://www.coffeecakeandculture.com.au/MUSIC FOR THE HARMONY PODCAST1.    Gloria - Felix Reibl2.    Fire and Rain -James Taylor3.    Francis Poulenc - O Magnum Mysterium4.    Gregorian chant - Deum verum5.    Hildegard Von Bingen - Ave Maria, O Auctrix Vite6.    Danse (Manuscrit du Roi) - Raúl Lacilla, musa (medieval bagpipes)7.    Graduel d'Aliénor de Bretagne / Gradual of Eleanor of Brittany - Kyrie tropé "orbis factor"8.    John Dunstable - Veni Creator Spiritus9.   Jerry Lee Lewis -Great Balls of fire10. Fauré: Pavane / Rattle · Berliner Philharmoniker11. Yo-Yo Ma - Bach: Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, Prélude (Official Video)12. Beethoven: Symphony No. 5, 1st movement | Paavo Järvi and the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen13. 4 Chords - The Axis Of Awesome14. Bach: Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227 (Mvt. I, II, III)15. Antonio Lotti, Crucifixus, The Sixteen16. SOL TI RE FA Dominant 7 Song17. Stephen Fry - Tristan Chord18. Richard Wagner "Tristan und Isolde" – Prelude19. W.C. Handy - Memphis Blues20. Schoenberg: Suite for Piano, Op.25 (Boffard) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode TWO, Andy and Rob talk rhythm. Rhythms are a series of sounds and silences put together to create a pattern, but obviously rhythm is much more than that, it’s the element of music which makes us want to tap our feet and swing our hips.This episode's treat is alfajores. See the recipe on https://www.coffeecakeandculture.com.au/MUSIC FOR RHYTHM PODCAST1. Taiko drums2. HeartbeatMetronomeRavel – Bolero. Vienna Philharmonic OrchestraSalsa musicOld School FunkJalikunda African Drums at Montserrat3. Saint-Saens – the Swan. YoYo Ma4. It’s a Long Way to the Top – ACDC5. Handel - Zadok the Priest. Choir of Westminster Abbey – PromPalace6. Glass - Akhnaten – Prelude7. The Corrs - Haste to the Wedding8. Strauss II – Treasure Waltz9. Syncopation Society Orchestra – Variety Stomp10. Joplin – the Entertainer11. J.S. Bach - Invention No 6. Glenn Gould12. Boogie Woogie – Ladyva rocks public piano13. Beethoven - Piano Sonata no 32 in C minor Variation III14. St Anthony Variations – Brahms – Philadelphia Orchestra. Mutti15. Stravinsky - The Rite of Spring16. The Message – Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five17. Night Fantasies – Elliott Carter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode One, Andy and Rob dive deep into Melody. Melodies are fundamental to our concept of music. They can convey patriotism, hope, fate, love, loss and can touch our most raw emotions. This podcast looks at what makes a good melody, how they differ throughout the world and how they have changed over time.The opening cake is a Sachertorte! See the recipe on https://www.coffeecakeandculture.com.au/Music featured in this Episode is:1.   Salve Regina – Benedictine Monks of Santo Domingo de Silos2.   Von Bingen – O Virtus Sapientiae3.   Byrd – Mass for 5 voices. Agnes Dei. Tallis Singers4.   Rest you Merry Gentlemen – the King Singers5.   Handel – Semele. Where’er you walk – Andreas Scholl6.   Bach – Fugue in D minor. Christiane Wuyts7.   Mozart – Requiem. Dies irae. Berlin Philharmonic. Herreweghe8.   Mozart - The Magic Flute. Papageno duet. Gansch, Williams9.   Mozart – Clarinet Concerto. Adagio. David Shifrin10. Mozart – Symphony No 4011. Mozart – Eine Kleine Nachmusik12. Beethoven – Sonata no 8 op13 (Pathetique) Barenboim13. Tchaikovsky – Serenade for Strings. Concertgebouw Komerorkest14. Schubert – Gute Nacht. Quasthoff, Barenboim15. Chopin – Mazurka no 4 op17. Rubinstein16. Puccini – Madam Butterfly. Maria Callas17. Schoenberg- Pierrot Lunaire. Shelton, Da Capo Chamber Players18. Gershwin – An American in Paris. Los Angeles Philharmonic. Dudamel19. Stockhausen – Klavierstuck X20. Part – Spiegel in Spiegel. Roczek, Schuch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a SPECIAL EPISODE of Coffee Cake and Culture – the music podcast. In this episode we are collaborating with Live at Yours for their upcoming concert at the Great Synagogue on June 27th & 28th - 2023. Andy and Rob will be looking at the music being performed at this concert entitled ‘8 Seasons -Vivaldi vs Piazzolla’ – pieces by Vivaldi & Piazzolla. Details of the upcoming concerts at https://www.liveatyours.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Coffee Cake and Culture – the music podcast. In this episode we are collaborating with Live at Yours for their upcoming concert at the Great Synagogue on May 16th - 2023. Andy and Rob will be looking at the music being performed at this concert entitled ‘My Gypsy Soul’ – pieces by Brahms, Enescu and Kodaly, composers deeply influenced by the music of the Romani people. As well as musical excerpts from these composers we will be hearing the sounds of Gypsy music and discussing how this music was the backbone of these glorious pieces of music.More deatils of the upcoming concerts at https://www.liveatyours.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.