Coffee, Cake and Culture - The Music Podcast

While 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.

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.

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_L6xJ Remember` to Rate and review the podcast and check out the recipes at  https...

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   Reme...

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...

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=AK...

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 Episode Lully – Te Deum  Bach – Brandenburg Concerto No 3  Beethoven – 5th Symphony And other music Remeber to Rate and review the podcast and check out the recipes at https://www...

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 Episo...

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 web...

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.au Music...

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 concert...

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 Episode Telemann: Trumpet Concerto: I. Adagio Blues - Wynton Marsa...

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 des...

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 musi...

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,...

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...

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 recipe MUSIC FROM THE PODCAST ON THE BASS   1.   Charles Mingus Quintet – Haitian Fi...

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 featu...

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 on https://www.coffeecakeandculture.com.au/ Music featured in this Episode is: Seikilos Epitaph  Gregorian Chant  Howard Goodall's Gregorian Whispers Doh a Deer  Guido D’Ar...

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 PODCAST 1.    Glo...

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 PODCAST 1. Taiko drums 2. Heartbeat Metron...

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.co...