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Words on WednesdayAtonalism, Alienation, and AppeasementIn this episode, Sylvia sits down with Andy Bromberger, a professional musician and music historian who lectures on different eras and genres of music. She talks with Sylvia where they deconstruct 20th century classical music through three lenses: Atonalism (refers to the absence of a tonal centre or key), Alienation (isolation), and Appeasement (acceding to someone’s [...]Read More... from Atonalism, Alienation, and Appeasement
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Coffee, Cake and Culture - The Music PodcastStravinsky’s Rite of SpringWhile eating pomegranate syrup cake with Andy’s own pomegranates, Rob and Andy discuss the most controversial piece in the 20th century – Stravinsky’s 1913 Rite of Spring written for Diaghilev and the Ballet Russe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-12-121h 06Coffee, Cake and Culture - The Music PodcastDebussy's ‘Afternoon of a Faun’ Rob and Andy explore the incredible impact Debussy’s ‘Afternoon of a Faun’ had on creating the modern musical ideas of the 20th century while eating a Roly Poly cake.Remember` 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.
2024-11-0542 minCoffee, Cake and Culture - The Music PodcastBeethoven's 3rd Symphony In this podcast Rob and Andy explore the incredible impact Beethoven’s 3rd symphony had on the musical world while eating a delicious cake that made an incredible impact on Andy’s early life!To listen to a full version of Beethoven’s 3rd symphony go to https://youtu.be/6Zd8mIcOCrI?si=pCxMHOSoVv5_L6xJRemember` 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...
2024-06-1956 minCoffee, Cake and Culture - The Music PodcastMozart's Sinfonia concertante for violin and violaIn 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...
2024-03-2755 minCoffee, Cake and Culture - The Music PodcastMonteverdi's L'Orfeo 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://yout...
2024-02-2159 minCoffee, Cake and Culture - The Music PodcastMesse de Notre Dame by Guillaume de MachautIn 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/recipes...
2024-01-2248 minCoffee, Cake and Culture - The Music PodcastThe ConductorIn 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.
2023-08-2448 minCoffee, Cake and Culture - The Music PodcastThe PianoIn 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
2023-08-081h 00Coffee, Cake and Culture - The Music PodcastThe OthersIn 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.
2023-07-2652 minCoffee, Cake and Culture - The Music PodcastPercussionThis 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. Glocken...
2023-07-111h 02Coffee, Cake and Culture - The Music PodcastSPECIAL EPISODE- 8 Seasons Vivaldi vs. PiazzolaWelcome 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.
2023-06-1946 minCoffee, Cake and Culture - The Music PodcastThe Brass FamilyIn 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 ...
2023-05-291h 02Coffee, Cake and Culture - The Music PodcastThe Woodwind FamilyIn 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 f...
2023-05-1755 minCoffee, Cake and Culture - The Music PodcastThe Woodwind FamilyIn 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...
2023-05-1555 minCoffee, Cake and Culture - The Music PodcastSPECIAL EPISODE -MY GYPSY SOULWelcome 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...
2023-04-3052 minCoffee, Cake and Culture - The Music PodcastThe String FamilyWelcome 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 sam...
2023-04-1755 min
Coffee, Cake and Culture - The Music PodcastSERIES 2 TRAILERSERIES 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 enjo...
2023-04-1302 minCoffee, Cake and Culture - The Music PodcastBassIn 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 –...
2023-02-1359 minCoffee, Cake and Culture - The Music PodcastEqual TemperamentIn 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...
2023-01-301h 05Coffee, Cake and Culture - The Music PodcastMusical NotationIn 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 infor
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Coffee, Cake and Culture - The Music PodcastHarmonyIn 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 Mar...
2022-12-1257 minCoffee, Cake and Culture - The Music PodcastRhythmIn 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 FunkJa...
2022-11-2853 min
Coffee, Cake and Culture - The Music PodcastMelodyIn 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 Sapientiae...
2022-11-1447 min
Words on WednesdayBardi to Bach’s Baroque Part 6: Instrumental Music of the Late Baroque with Andy BrombergerThis is the final episode of the series and Andy finishes with the instrumental music of the late Baroque. This is the era of all the Baroque music we love and know - Vivaldi's Four Seasons, all the Bach and Handel. However, we really don't know what it sounded like!
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Words on WednesdayBardi to Bach’s Baroque Part 5: Vocal styles of the late Baroque with Andy BrombergerIn this episode, Andy takes us through the changing vocal styles of the late Baroque, from operas to cantatas and oratorios!
2021-11-0514 min
Words on WednesdayThe Baroque Part 1 with Andy BrombergerAndy Bromberger returns for a brand new series of music history and this time it's the Baroque. In Part 1, however, she takes us back to the Renaissance so we can understand the changes that Baroque represented.
2021-10-0414 min
Words on WednesdaySymphony’s Selected Sections Part 1: Strings with Andy BrombergerAndy's back!!! This is Part 1 of a new series from music historian, Andy Bromberger, entitled Symphony's Selected Sections and in Part 1, Andy talks about the string section: violin, viola, cello and double bass.
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Words on WednesdaySymphony’s Selected Sections Part 6: The Conductor with Andy BrombergerIn this concluding episode of Symphony's Selected Sections Andy talks about the role of the conductor: how important is he to the music the orchestra makes and why.
1970-01-0114 minWords on WednesdayBardi to Bach’s Baroque Part 2 with Andy BrombergerIn this episode, Andy contextualises the Baroque period for us and then explains how music moves from the polyphony of the Renaissance to the monody of the Baroque. We now have a melody and this requires changes to the instruments of the day. We also see the change from modes to the major and minor scales we Know today.
1970-01-0115 minWords on WednesdayBardi to Bach’s Baroque Part 4: the Middle Baroque with Andy BrombergerIn this episode, Andy takes us to the Middle Baroque - not a period for great music but it takes the focus of the Baroque from Italy to France and the court of Louis XIV. It's also the period of the great violin makers such as Stradivarius.
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Words on WednesdaySymphony’s Selected Sections Part 5: Other InstrumentsIn this episode, Andy Bromberger features three other instruments we haven't covered in previous episodes.These are the harp, the ethereal instrument associated with angels, the celeste, a keyboard instrument with a bell-like sound and the theremin - the weirdest of them all. It is an electronic instrument where the musicians hands do not touch it.
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Words on WednesdaySymphony’s Selected Sections Part 4: Percussion with Andy BrombergerIn Part 4 of Symphony's Selected Sections Andy Bromberger introduces us to percussion: instruments that are struck to make sound. These musicians are probably the most versatile in the orchestra and modern music means that the section itself is constantly growing and changing.
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Words on WednesdaySymphony’s Selected Sections Part 3: BrassAndy Bromberger joined Sylvia on Arts Wednesday 16 September 2020 with Part 3 of Symphony's Selected Sections and this episode is all about brass instruments.
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Words on WednesdaySymphony’s Selected Sections Part 2: Woodwinds with Andy BrombergerIn Part 2 of Symphony's Selected Sections, Andy Bromberger talks about the woodwinds: flute, clarinet, oboe, cor anglais and bassoon.
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