Classical music lovers know what they like and what they don’t like, but often they don’t know why? After Andy Bromberger’s successful face to face classes where she demystifies Classical music, she has now made ‘Coffee Cake and Culture – the Podcast’. Andy takes you on a musical journey of discovery from how melodies have changed over time to the complexities of equal temperament. 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 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.
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Classical music lovers know what they like and what they don’t like, but often they don’t know why? After Andy Bromberger’s successful face to face classes where she demystifies Classical music, she has now made ‘Coffee Cake and Culture – the Podcast’. Andy takes you on a musical journey of discovery from how melodies have changed over time to the complexities of equal temperament. 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 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 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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