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Bach to Bock

157 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★ - 25 ratings

The podcast opening up the world of classical music, one beer at a time.

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Episode 075 | COVID-19 Music PSA

March 17, 2020 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.73 MB

In these difficult times ahead we wanted to share with you the organizations & ensembles that are bringing live performances into your home. Feat. Metropolitan Opera & Berlin Philharmoniker, these ensembles give FREE full-access to their digital archives and performances, enjoying performances while we are all in a remote state of life. Please support your local musicians, artists & organizations. They need you especially at a time like now. Cheers everyone, be safe & healthy. 

Episode 075 | COVID-19 Music PSA

March 17, 2020 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.73 MB

In these difficult times ahead we wanted to share with you the organizations & ensembles that are bringing live performances into your home. Feat. Metropolitan Opera & Berlin Philharmoniker, these ensembles give FREE full-access to their digital archives and performances, enjoying performances while we are all in a remote state of life. Please support your local musicians, artists & organizations. They need you especially at a time like now. Cheers everyone, be safe & healthy. 

Episode 074 | Tan Dun 'Symphony 1997'

March 10, 2020 04:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

We revisited one of our lowest streamed but one of our favorite episodes to date. Feat. Tan Dun's 'Symphony 1997' and barrel aged beer, this episode is intense and incredible. 

Episode 073 | St. Paul Suite

March 03, 2020 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

We take this episode to recognize the impact one educator can make on an individual. Remembering the life of Uncle Jeffy (Mr. Herchenroder, our high school orchestra teacher), we feature Holst's 'St. Paul Suite' which was standard repertoire for our program, and paired it with the 'Uncle Jeffy' cocktail, made with earl grey tea and Bulleit rye whiskey. Take a moment to remember the educator(s) that positively influenced your life.

Episode 072 | Bach 'Little Fugue' in G Minor

February 25, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

This episode is taking you back to basics. From analyzing the parts of a fugue to the specific notes of different types of beers, this episode is bringing you back to your roots in order to enjoy all the parts of beer and music.

Episode 071 | Hindemith Viola Sonata No. 4 Op. 25

February 18, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

This obscure episode features the final movement of the Hindemith Viola Sonata No. 4 Op. 25 paired with Notch Brewing Co.'s Session Dunkel. We explore the unknown of music & beer, and that makes this episode, groundbreaking.

Episode 070 | Mozart Requiem

February 11, 2020 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

Episode 070 features three movements from Mozart's Requiem that Mozart originally composed before passing away in 1791. Pairing it with Station 119's Black IPA from Suffolk, England, this episode is sadly a heavy, but beautiful pairing.

Episode 069 | Bartok String Quartet No. 2

February 04, 2020 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

This heavy episode features Singlecut Beersmith's 'Heavy Boots of Lead' paired with the 2nd movement of Bartok's String Quartet No. 2. Anxiety, yes. Awesomeness, yes.

Episode 068 | Sleep

January 28, 2020 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

This episode is all about sleep. Featuring 'Sleep' the 1999 choral work from Eric Whitacre, to the positive effects for quality sleep from hop tea.

Episode 067 | Overture to School for Scandal

January 21, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MB

This scandalous episode features 'Rubaeus' from Founder's Brewing Co. paired with Samuel Barber's 'Overture to School for Scandal' (1931).

Episode 066 | Prohibition

January 14, 2020 23:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

The 100th anniversary of prohibition is Friday, January 17th, 2020 and we are celebrating by drinking 'Upside Dawn' from Athletic Brewing Co., a non-alcoholic gluten-removed golden ale while listening to Rondo a Capriccio for piano by Beethoven.

Episode 065 | Fanfare for the Common Man

January 07, 2020 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

Episode 065 is for the every person. Featuring Copland's 'Fanfare for the Common Man' we pair it with America's most "every person" beer, Coors Banquet. The history of Coors Brewing is something that everyone should know about. Listen, follow and cheers to our Bach to Bock nation.

Episode 064 | Die Fledermaus

January 02, 2020 04:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB

Celebrating 2020, we feature the overture to Die Fledermaus and gush over the beer that is Gunner's Daughter from Mast Landing Brewing in Westbrook, ME.  Happy New Year, Bach to Bock nation.

Bonus Episode | English Language Rant

December 27, 2019 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.07 MB

Matty explains why using the English language the proper way is important. Especially when researching beer. Tip: Study Grammar.

Episode 063 | Hallelujah Chorus

December 25, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

Featuring Handel's Hallelujah Chorus from his 'Messiah' oratorio, we pair this iconic holiday piece with Samuel Adams 'Old Fezziwig' and tease some excerpts from Muppet's Christmas Carol. Merry Christmas to everyone.

Episode 062 | Berg Violin Concerto

December 17, 2019 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

This episode gets mathematical. Feat. Berg Violin Concerto, this episode explores 12-tone music (Serialism) and pairs with the most mathematical of beers, Prime from Goodfire Brewing Co. from Portland, ME.

Episode 061 | Lone Pine Brewing

December 10, 2019 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

This flashback episode from 2017 features Lone Pine Brewing Co. founders Tom Madden and John Paul, along with a study of Respighi's 'Pines of Rome.' 

Episode 060 | La Mer

December 03, 2019 05:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

Featuring Debussy's orchestral work 'La Mer' we explore his influence of the sea from childhood and paintings on this piece and pair it with Whaleback Traditional Dry Cider from Lincolnville, ME. 

Episode 059 | War Requiem

November 26, 2019 05:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

The last episode of our month-long dive into the work of Benjamin Britten has us wrapping up with his 1962 'War Requiem' (terribly timed for the holidays). Featuring the D-Day ale from Noyon Brewing, we try to keep your spirits light. If not, let the spirits keep you light. 

Episode 058 | God Save The Queen

November 19, 2019 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

All rise for the national anthem of England. This episode we listen to Britten's arrangement of 'God Save the Queen' composed in 1962, pairing it with Collective Arts Brewing 'Stranger Than Fiction' Porter, designed with the best Queen Elizabeth can artwork (includes a neck tattoo). 

Episode 057 | Scottish Ballad

November 12, 2019 05:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

Feat. Benjamin Britten's 'Scottish Ballad for Two Pianos and Orchestra', we pair The Original Scotch Ale from Innis & Gunn, which is the perfect pairing for this intense but incredible work by Britten, written in America in 1941.

Episode 056 | Simple Symphony

November 05, 2019 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MB

In the spirit of Brexit, we are featuring all things "Britten" this month.  Kicking off our month featuring the works of Benjamin Britten is his Simple Symphony for string orchestra. We dive into each episode, and top off this podcast with a simple English beer, Old Speckled Hen.

Episode 055 | Academic Festival Overture

October 29, 2019 03:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

We. Are. Back. Featuring Brahms 'Academic Festival Overture' and Cushnoc Brewing Co. 'Kolsch' we dive into all things German in our premiere episode of Season 3.

Episode 055 | Brahms 101

October 29, 2019 03:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

We. Are. Back. Featuring Brahms 'Academic Festival Overture' and Cushnoc Brewing Co. 'Kolsch' we dive into all things German in our premiere episode of Season 3.

Episode 054 | Lidiya Yankovskaya

March 16, 2018 17:31 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

Feat. conductor and long time friend Lidiya Yankovskaya, artistic director of Chicago Opera Theater and founder of Refugee Orchestra Project. We discuss the hurdles as a female conductor in the classical realm, her path to her success and Matty and I dive into 'Intonation' from Brown's Brewing Co. in Troy, NY.

Innovation And Intonation

March 16, 2018 17:31 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

Feat. conductor and long time friend Lidiya Yankovskaya, artistic director of Chicago Opera Theater and founder of Refugee Orchestra Project. We discuss the hurdles as a female conductor in the classical realm, her path to her success and Matty and I dive into 'Intonation' from Brown's Brewing Co. in Troy, NY.

Episode 054 | Innovation And Intonation

March 16, 2018 17:31 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

Feat. conductor and long time friend Lidiya Yankovskaya, artistic director of Chicago Opera Theater and founder of Refugee Orchestra Project. We discuss the hurdles as a female conductor in the classical realm, her path to her success and Matty and I dive into 'Intonation' from Brown's Brewing Co. in Troy, NY.

Episode 053 | Road Trip

November 23, 2017 17:55 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

On our road trip back to Albany to visit our parents for Thanksgiving, we do our first every podcast from the car. Testing our knowledge of classical music, we tune into 'Symphony Hall' station from Sirius XM and guess the year the pieces were written, while talking about the breweries in Massachusetts we pass on the way. Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Cheers!

On The Road

November 23, 2017 17:55 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

On our road trip back to Albany to visit our parents for Thanksgiving, we do our first every podcast from the car. Testing our knowledge of classical music, we tune into 'Symphony Hall' station from Sirius XM and guess the year the pieces were written, while talking about the breweries in Massachusetts we pass on the way. Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Cheers!

Episode 052 | Apocalypse

November 14, 2017 04:46 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MB

After 4 months of being off the air we are back and better than ever. Featuring Gian Carlo Menotti's 'Apocalypse' while enjoying Mason Brewing Co.'s 'Liquid Rapture.' Our alumni guest Griffin Sherry (Ghost of Paul Revere) joins us, and discusses the direction of this piece and the future of classical music. Subscribe today!

Apocalypse

November 14, 2017 04:46 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MB

After 4 months of being off the air we are back and better than ever. Featuring Gian Carlo Menotti's 'Apocalypse' while enjoying Mason Brewing Co.'s 'Liquid Rapture.' Our alumni guest Griffin Sherry (Ghost of Paul Revere) joins us, and discusses the direction of this piece and the future of classical music. Subscribe today!

Workout

June 29, 2017 17:19 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

Feat. Oh-J Double IPA from Lone Pine Brewing and soundtrack selections from '300' we get you prepped to take your workout to the next level. Workout includes drinking a Double IPA. Subscribe to Bach to Bock on iTunes today!

Episode 051 | Music from '300'

June 29, 2017 17:19 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

Feat. Oh-J Double IPA from Lone Pine Brewing and soundtrack selections from '300' we get you prepped to take your workout to the next level. Workout includes drinking a Double IPA. Subscribe to Bach to Bock on iTunes today!

Episode 051 | Workout

June 29, 2017 17:19 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

Feat. Oh-J Double IPA from Lone Pine Brewing and soundtrack selections from '300' we get you prepped to take your workout to the next level. Workout includes drinking a Double IPA. Subscribe to Bach to Bock on iTunes today!

Bach + Beer

June 15, 2017 22:06 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB

Celebrate 50 episodes feat. Shipyard Brewing Co. President Bruce Forsley discussing their revolutionary tea beers releasing July 2017 plus learn all about Portland Bach Festival (June 19-24, 2017) with Bach Virtuoso Recipient Momo Wong, violinist, about her involvement and her interests outside classical music. Cheers and thank you for 50 episodes!

Episode 050 | Bruce Forsley

June 15, 2017 22:06 - 37 minutes - 26.2 MB

Celebrate 50 episodes feat. Shipyard Brewing Co. President Bruce Forsley discussing their revolutionary tea beers releasing July 2017 plus learn all about Portland Bach Festival (June 19-24, 2017) with Bach Virtuoso Recipient Momo Wong, violinist, about her involvement and her interests outside classical music. Cheers and thank you for 50 episodes!

Episode 049 | Piazzolla 'Oblivion'

May 24, 2017 00:30 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MB

Feat. Piazzolla 'Oblivion' and 'Seasons' we talk about the Rite of Spring rave while drinking Weyerbacher's D'Tango Unchained. Going south of the border for this episode!

Episode 049 | Oblivion

May 24, 2017 00:30 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MB

Feat. Piazzolla 'Oblivion' and 'Seasons' we talk about the Rite of Spring rave while drinking Weyerbacher's D'Tango Unchained. Going south of the border for this episode!

D'Tango Unchained

May 24, 2017 00:30 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MB

Feat. Piazzolla 'Oblivion' and 'Seasons' we talk about the Rite of Spring rave while drinking Weyerbacher's D'Tango Unchained. Going south of the border for this episode!

Episode 048 | Dragons

May 16, 2017 14:16 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

Feat. Dragon's Milk from New Holland Brewing Co. and Tan Dun's 'Symphony 1997' this episode is all about dragons. All the dragons. Also learn about exciting news stories in the worlds of craft beer and classical music. Cheers!

Episode 048 | Tan Dun 'Symphony 1997'

May 16, 2017 14:16 - 28 minutes - 20 MB

Feat. Dragon's Milk from New Holland Brewing Co. and Tan Dun's 'Symphony 1997' this episode is all about dragons. All the dragons. Also learn about exciting news stories in the worlds of craft beer and classical music. Cheers!

Dragons

May 16, 2017 14:16 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

Feat. Dragon's Milk from New Holland Brewing Co. and Tan Dun's 'Symphony 1997' this episode is all about dragons. All the dragons. Also learn about exciting news stories in the worlds of craft beer and classical music. Cheers!

Episode 047 | Jim Bonney

May 06, 2017 00:14 - 1 hour - 47.1 MB

Feat. Jim Bonney, composer and producer of music for commercial (NASA), video game (Bioshock, Mortal Kombat) & original works, including on this episode 'DARKlightNESS,' a concerto for Electric Guitar and Wind Ensemble. We sit down at Sebago Brewing Company with Jim and Trae Blanco from University of Southern Maine School of Music about their concert on Saturday, May 6th in Gorham, ME featuring multiple works by Bonney. PLUS, learn about Bonney's newest video game that he composed, 'Percepti...

Perception

May 06, 2017 00:14 - 1 hour - 47.1 MB

Feat. Jim Bonney, composer and producer of music for commercial (NASA), video game (Bioshock, Mortal Kombat) & original works, including on this episode 'DARKlightNESS,' a concerto for Electric Guitar and Wind Ensemble. We sit down at Sebago Brewing Company with Jim and Trae Blanco from University of Southern Maine School of Music about their concert on Saturday, May 6th in Gorham, ME featuring multiple works by Bonney. PLUS, learn about Bonney's newest video game that he composed, 'Perceptio...

Oceans & Tides

May 02, 2017 19:54 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

Feat. Nathan Sanborn & Kailey Partin of Rising Tide Brewing in Portland, ME. Discussing their Ales to ALS beer releasing mid-May 2017, we learn about their commitment to support the community around them through beer sales, partnerships, and community outreach. To tie in the theme of Rising Tide, we feature Bosso's Symphony No. 1, Finale and the 'Storm' from Britten's 'Four Sea Interludes' from 'Peter Grimes.' Support ALS patients, research, and listen today to learn more from Rising Tide Bre...

Episode 046 | Nathan Sanborn & Kailey Partin

May 02, 2017 19:54 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

Feat. Nathan Sanborn & Kailey Partin of Rising Tide Brewing in Portland, ME. Discussing their Ales to ALS beer releasing mid-May 2017, we learn about their commitment to support the community around them through beer sales, partnerships, and community outreach. To tie in the theme of Rising Tide, we feature Bosso's Symphony No. 1, Finale and the 'Storm' from Britten's 'Four Sea Interludes' from 'Peter Grimes.' Support ALS patients, research, and listen today to learn more from Rising Tide Br...

Episode 045 | Oatsmobile

April 26, 2017 13:44 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

Feat. Oatsmobile from Bells Brewing and Tchaikovsky's 'Cappricio Italian' we talk all things travels, going back to the Oates Brothers roots of attending music camps. Cheers!

Episode 045 | Capriccio Italian

April 26, 2017 13:44 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

Feat. Oatsmobile from Bells Brewing and Tchaikovsky's 'Cappricio Italian' we talk all things travels, going back to the Oates Brothers roots of attending music camps. Cheers!

Oatsmobile

April 26, 2017 13:44 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

Feat. Oatsmobile from Bells Brewing and Tchaikovsky's 'Cappricio Italian' we talk all things travels, going back to the Oates Brothers roots of attending music camps. Cheers!

BachSpring

April 13, 2017 04:39 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

With sunny days finally here to stay, we turn to the Germans for inspiration as we crack open a crisp Hefeweizen by Benediktiner Weissbier - the everyday brew in Germany - and we put on the uplifting third movement of the Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 by Johann Sebastian Bach. Want more music? Check out our Facebook page for the video of the brilliant Punch Brothers performing their own rendition at the Living Room in NYC!

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