Coffee, Cake and Culture - The Music Podcast

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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 Marsalis Septet
• Richard Strauss: Horn Concerto No. 1 - Baborak
• Gustav Mahler. Sinfonia N°1(Titan)-Impresionante Final
• Purcell - Music for the Funeral of Queen Mary
• Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars         
• Bach Cello Suíte 2 : Sarabande 
• Flight of the Bumblebee

Timestamps

+0:02:45 Brass Instruments and Ombusher

0:05:09 TheFundamentals of Brass Instruments

0:09:18 Buzzing and Overtones in Brass Instruments

0:11:19 Exploring the Concept of Harmonic Series in Music

0:16:41 The History and Evolution of Trumpets

0:22:21 The Versatility of the Trumpet Instrument

0:25:10 The French Horn and Its International Naming

0:27:04 The History and Mechanics of the Horn

0:32:34 TheConversation on the Modern Horn: Intonation and Playing Techniques

0:38:35 The Intonation Adjustments on Horns"

0:40:14 The Role of Horns in Orchestras

0:43:03 The Differences Between Trumpets, Horns, and Trombones

0:47:32 The Sackbut and Trombone in Music

0:52:44 The Role of the Tuba in Different Musical Genres"

0:55:13 Characteristics of Orchestra Instrument Players

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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 The woodwind section of the orchestra is grouped together solely because they were all originally made of wood.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 Episode

Telemann Fantasia #12 Gminor for flute solo

Nielsen - Flute Concerto

Liebermann - Piccolo Concerto

Vivaldi: Oboe Concerto in A minor, RV 461 

Morricone - Gabriel’s Oboe

Dvorak 9 English horn solo

Malcolm Arnold - Sonatina for clarinet & piano, Op. 29

Boismortier: Op.50 -Sonata n.4 

Hummel: "Grand Concerto for bassoon und orchestra.

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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" +

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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 Section

The 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 EPISODE

• Jean-Baptiste Lully – L’orchestra du Roi Soleil. Le Concert des Nations – Savall
• Tomas Luis de Victoria – O Magnum mysterium. The Voice of the Viol
• JS Bach – Partita No1 BWV 1002. Gidon Kremer
• JS Bach – Cello Suite No 1 in G Major. Played on Violin and Viola
• Bruch – Romance for Viola and Orchestra. Cristina Cordero – Orquestra de Camara
• Kodaly- Sonata in B minor for Solo Cello Op 8. Sebastian Baverstam
• Beethoven – Cello Sonata no 3 in A Major. Rostropovich and Richter
• Dittersdorf – Double Bass concerto. Rinat Ibragimov, London Symphony Orchestra
• Janacek – Idyll Suite for String Orchestra. A Far Cry

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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 Bows

0:22:22 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 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 Fighting Song

2.   Saint-Saens – The Elephant. Marcos dos Santos

3.   John Williams – Jaws Theme

4.   Queen – Another One Bites the Dust

5.    R. Strauss – Also sprach Zarathustra. Dudamel. Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra

6.   Byrd – Ave verum corpus – The Sixteen

7.   Clark – Trumpet Voluntary. London Symphony Orchestra

8.   Elam Rotem – early music scores

9.   Tomas Luis de Victoria – O magnum mysterium. Voices of the Viol

10. Bass Viol playing

11. 128 foot stop organ

12. Albinoni – Adagio. Hauser. Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra

13. Pachelbel – Canon in D major

14. Nina Simone – My baby just cares for me

15. Purcell – Dido and Aeneas. Dido’s Lament. Malena Ernman

16. Stevie Wonder – They won’t go when I go

17. Bach – Air on a G string. Voices of Music

18. J Strauss II – Rosen aus dem Suden

19. Vaughan – Williams – Bass Tuba Concerto. Hidehiro Fujita. Philharmonic Youth Winds

20. Sousa – Globe and Eagles. Presidents own United States Marine Band

21. R Strauss – Eine Alpensinfonie

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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 master

2.   Mozart - Requiem – Dies Irea. Abbado

3.   The Pythagorean Comma. Det Springend Punkt

4.   Chinese Music featuring a flute, banjo, citar and erhu 

5.   Street music from XIII to XVI centuries - Ensemble Anonymous and Strada

6.   Graduel a’ Alienor de Bretagne Orbis Factor

7.   Dunstable - Veni Sancto spiritus. Pomerium

8.   Josquin – Veni Sancto Spiritus. Hilliard Ensemble

9.   Krebs – Dr David Pitches.Hammerwood Park organ

10. Couperin – Saraband in G minor. Moraitis (meantone)

11. Couperin – Saraband in G Minor (not meantone)

12.  Bach – Prelude in C major

13. Bach – Prelude in Ab Major

14. Flute quartet in C – Mozart – Marc Zuili playing a 1789 Flute (original instruments)

15. Flute quartet in C- Mozart – modern instruments

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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:

1. Seikilos Epitaph 
2. Gregorian Chant 
3. Howard Goodall's Gregorian Whispers
4. Doh a Deer 
5. Guido D’Arezzo - Ut Queant Laxis 
6. Perotin - Viderunt 
7. Leonin – Pascha Nostrum 
8. Machaut -  Mass de Notre Dame 

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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.    Gloria - Felix Reibl

2.    Fire and Rain -James Taylor

3.    Francis Poulenc - O Magnum Mysterium

4.    Gregorian chant - Deum verum

5.    Hildegard Von Bingen - Ave Maria, O Auctrix Vite

6.    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 Spiritus

9.   Jerry Lee Lewis -Great Balls of fire

10. Fauré: Pavane / Rattle · Berliner Philharmoniker

11. 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 Bremen

13. 4 Chords - The Axis Of Awesome

14. Bach: Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227 (Mvt. I, II, III)

15. Antonio Lotti, Crucifixus, The Sixteen

16. SOL TI RE FA Dominant 7 Song

17. Stephen Fry - Tristan Chord

18. Richard Wagner "Tristan und Isolde" – Prelude

19. W.C. Handy - Memphis Blues

20. Schoenberg: Suite for Piano, Op.25 (Boffard)

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