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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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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!

Episode 044 | Brandenburg Concerto No. 3

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.

Episode 043 | Mix & Match

April 06, 2017 03:45 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

With so much exciting news in the world of local beer, we took a week to catch up, crack open some brews, and make sense of it all - and with a handful of energy-packed pieces we've been wanting to play, this episode is your kickoff to a great month. Featuring a movement of the Enigma Variations by Edward Elgar, Passacaglia by Handel-Halvorsen, and the Mozart Piano Sonata in C minor K. 457, with the addition of various beers and a special guest star!

Episode 043 | Elgar & Handel-Halvorsen

April 06, 2017 03:45 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

With so much exciting news in the world of local beer, we took a week to catch up, crack open some brews, and make sense of it all - and with a handful of energy-packed pieces we've been wanting to play, this episode is your kickoff to a great month. Featuring a movement of the Enigma Variations by Edward Elgar, Passacaglia by Handel-Halvorsen, and the Mozart Piano Sonata in C minor K. 457, with the addition of various beers and a special guest star!

Jam Session

April 06, 2017 03:45 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

With so much exciting news in the world of local beer, we took a week to catch up, crack open some brews, and make sense of it all - and with a handful of energy-packed pieces we've been wanting to play, this episode is your kickoff to a great month. Featuring a movement of the Enigma Variations by Edward Elgar, Passacaglia by Handel-Halvorsen, and the Mozart Piano Sonata in C minor K. 457, with the addition of various beers and a special guest star!

Suzanne Nance

March 29, 2017 13:19 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB

Feat. Suzanne Nance of All Classical Portland, we talk about the future of classical radio, and how she is engaging and reinventing how we listen to it. Drinking Sam Adams 'Double Bock', a 9.5% ABV beer packed full of flavor, listen to our conversations from Portland to Portland about all things classical radio. Cheers!

Episode 042 | Suzanne Nance

March 29, 2017 13:19 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB

Feat. Suzanne Nance of All Classical Portland, we talk about the future of classical radio, and how she is engaging and reinventing how we listen to it. Drinking Sam Adams 'Double Bock', a 9.5% ABV beer packed full of flavor, listen to our conversations from Portland to Portland about all things classical radio. Cheers!

Episode 041 | Luke Livingston

March 14, 2017 20:26 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

It's taken us a year and a half, but we finally got together with Luke Livingston once more. He's catching us up on all that is new with Baxter Brewing Company, and he brought the delicious new Wicked Dark Imperial Stout for us to try. Paired with the wicked dark Totentanz by Franz Liszt, this episode is perfect for the wintry day that is sweeping the Northeast.

Wicked Dark

March 14, 2017 20:26 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

It's taken us a year and a half, but we finally got together with Luke Livingston once more. He's catching us up on all that is new with Baxter Brewing Company, and he brought the delicious new Wicked Dark Imperial Stout for us to try. Paired with the wicked dark Totentanz by Franz Liszt, this episode is perfect for the wintry day that is sweeping the Northeast.

Episode 040 | Sam Bodkin

February 28, 2017 05:52 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

Feat. Sam Bodkin, founder and CEO of Groupmuse, we talk about the way Groupmuse has engaged audiences across the country through living room chamber concerts. Listening to Schubert Quintet in C Major, m. III, get excited for all things chamber music.Cheers!

Groupmuse

February 28, 2017 05:52 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

Feat. Sam Bodkin, founder and CEO of Groupmuse, we talk about the way Groupmuse has engaged audiences across the country through living room chamber concerts. Listening to Schubert Quintet in C Major, m. III, get excited for all things chamber music.Cheers!

Episode 039 | Tom Madden & John Paul

February 22, 2017 22:35 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

One thing Maine is known for is our love of pine trees. Featuring Lone Pine Brewing and the Pines of Rome by Respighi, we explore all things the Pines have to offer.

Through the Pines

February 22, 2017 22:35 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

One thing Maine is known for is our love of pine trees. Featuring Lone Pine Brewing and the Pines of Rome by Respighi, we explore all things the Pines have to offer.

Episode 039 | Tom Madden

February 22, 2017 22:35 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

One thing Maine is known for is our love of pine trees. Featuring Lone Pine Brewing and the Pines of Rome by Respighi, we explore all things the Pines have to offer.

Concertos

February 15, 2017 03:25 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

Learn what you need to know about classical concertos from this episode of Bach to Bock!Featuring the works of Sibelius, Mendelssohn & Haydn, we walk you through what a concerto is while tasting Dogfish Head 90-Minute IPA.Listen and cheers!

Episode 038 | Concertos

February 15, 2017 03:25 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

Learn what you need to know about classical concertos from this episode of Bach to Bock. Featuring the works of Sibelius, Mendelssohn & Haydn, we walk you through what a concerto is while tasting Dogfish Head 90-Minute IPA.Listen and cheers!

That Viola Kid

February 07, 2017 23:33 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MB

ThatViolaKid (Drew Alexander Forde) has made a living out of being a violist on Instagram, YouTube and performing live. He has helped reshape how we view the viola, and is making it accessible. With over 75K followers on Instagram, he demonstrates everything from technique tips to collaboration with other artists. Featuring TVK's cover of 'Hello' with Nathan Chan & Bach Suite No. 2 in D Minor, we catch up with Drew over Funky Bow Brewing Company's 'G String Pale Ale.'Cheers!

Episode 037 | ThatViolaKid

February 07, 2017 23:33 - 53 minutes - 37 MB

ThatViolaKid (Drew Alexander Forde) has made a living out of being a violist on Instagram, YouTube and performing live. He has helped reshape how we view the viola, and is making it accessible. With over 75K followers on Instagram, he demonstrates everything from technique tips to collaboration with other artists. Featuring TVK's cover of 'Hello' with Nathan Chan & Bach Suite No. 2 in D Minor, we catch up with Drew over Funky Bow Brewing Company's 'G String Pale Ale.'Cheers!

Episode 036 | Capriol Suite

January 17, 2017 15:54 - 14 minutes - 10 MB

Tackling all the Warlocks this episode. Featuring two movements from the Capriol Suite by Peter Warlock while tasting Southern Tier's imperial stout 'Warlock,' all that's missing is Adam Warlock from the Marvel Universe. Cheers and enjoy this mini-episode!

Episode 036 | Warlocks

January 17, 2017 15:54 - 14 minutes - 9.99 MB

Tackling all the Warlocks this episode. Featuring two movements from the Capriol Suite by Peter Warlock while tasting Southern Tier's imperial stout 'Warlock,' all that's missing is Adam Warlock from the Marvel Universe. Cheers and enjoy this mini-episode!

Warlocks

January 17, 2017 15:54 - 14 minutes - 9.99 MB

Tackling all the Warlocks this episode. Featuring two movements from the Capriol Suite by Peter Warlock while tasting Southern Tier's imperial stout 'Warlock,' all that's missing is Adam Warlock from the Marvel Universe. Cheers and enjoy this mini-episode!

Episode 035 | Atmospheres

January 10, 2017 19:58 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

We are your worst nightmare. Feat. Deathwish Nightmare from Olde Saratoga Brewing Co. and listening to Ligeti's 'Atmospheres' we become your worst nightmare, in the best way possible. Cheers!

Nightmares

January 10, 2017 19:58 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

We are your worst nightmare. Feat. Deathwish Nightmare from Olde Saratoga Brewing Co. and listening to Ligeti's 'Atmospheres' we become your worst nightmare, in the best way possible. Cheers!

Episode 035 | Nightmares

January 10, 2017 19:58 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

We are your worst nightmare. Feat. Deathwish Nightmare from Olde Saratoga Brewing Co. and listening to Ligeti's 'Atmospheres' we become your worst nightmare, in the best way possible. Cheers!

Episode 034 | Devin Mauch

January 04, 2017 15:55 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB

Devin Mauch of The Ballroom Thieves joining Bach to Bock and featuring all things America. Drinking Budweiser and making West End Mimosa's with Miller High Life, we listen to the 2nd and 4th movements of Dvorak's 'American' String Quartet, Op. 12. Listen to The Ballroom Thieves new album, 'Deadeye' now available on iTunes and Spotify!Happy 2017 Bach to Bock nation!

America

January 04, 2017 15:55 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB

Devin Mauch of The Ballroom Thieves joining Bach to Bock and featuring all things America. Drinking Budweiser and making West End Mimosa's with Miller High Life, we listen to the 2nd and 4th movements of Dvorak's 'American' String Quartet, Op. 12. Listen to The Ballroom Thieves new album, 'Deadeye' now available on iTunes and Spotify!Happy 2017 Bach to Bock nation!

Episode 033 | Emily Kingsbury & Elizabeth Suggs

December 27, 2016 00:39 - 1 hour - 46.4 MB

Finishing the year strong. Literally. With guests Liz Suggs of Maine Brew Bus and Emily Kingsbury of Slab Portland, we dive into epic, imperial pieces from Mahler and Dvorak while drinking imperial stouts from Barreled Souls and Old Rasputin. These beers kicked our asses, but these pieces kicked ass. Happy end of 2016.  Let's get it out of here and start fresh in 2017!

Great Beer. Crap Year.

December 27, 2016 00:39 - 1 hour - 46.3 MB

Finishing the year strong. Literally. With guests Liz Suggs of Maine Brew Bus and Emily Kingsbury of Slab Portland, we dive into epic, imperial pieces from Mahler and Dvorak while drinking imperial stouts from Barreled Souls and Old Rasputin. These beers kicked our asses, but these pieces kicked ass. Happy end of 2016. Let's get it out of here and start fresh in 2017!

Winter Is Coming

December 20, 2016 03:01 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MB

Winter is coming, and so is the buzz that you get from drinking the Hesperus barleywine from Rising Tide Brewing! Special guest Andrew Crust, Assistant Conductor of the Portland Symphony Orchestra, we discuss winter symphonies, the future of the orchestra, and how incredibly delicious this barleywine is. Happy Holidays from Bach to Bock!

Episode 032 | Andrew Crust

December 20, 2016 03:01 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MB

Winter is coming, and so is the buzz that you get from drinking the Hesperus barleywine from Rising Tide Brewing.  Special guest Andrew Crust, Assistant Conductor of the Portland Symphony Orchestra, we discuss winter symphonies, the future of the orchestra, and how incredibly delicious this barleywine is.  Happy Holidays from Bach to Bock!

The Real Mosart

December 14, 2016 04:16 - 1 hour - 47.4 MB

With the real Mosart on this episode, Mosart Nunez and the Oates brothers dive into sampling, both in American Pale Ale and DJ beats!Featuring Concerto for Turntable and Orchestra by Gabriel Prokofiev, original works by Mosart Nunez & drinking pale ales from Maine Beer Company, Stone Brewing and Geaghan Brothers. Cheers and start sampling!

Episode 031 | Mosart Nunez

December 14, 2016 04:16 - 1 hour - 47.5 MB

With the real Mosart on this episode, Mosart Nunez and the Oates brothers dive into sampling, both in American Pale Ale and DJ beats!Featuring Concerto for Turntable and Orchestra by Gabriel Prokofiev, original works by Mosart Nunez & drinking pale ales from Maine Beer Company, Stone Brewing and Geaghan Brothers. Cheers and start sampling!

Episode 030 | Ysaye Violin Concerto No. 4

December 06, 2016 16:01 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

Featuring the Belgians, we taste a whiskey that was aged in Allagash Brewing Company barrels, discuss their flagship Belgian White, and listen to the 4th movement of Ysaye's Violin Sonata No. 4.  Listener Note: That whiskey kicked our ass.

The Belgians

December 06, 2016 16:01 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MB

Featuring the Belgians, we taste a whiskey that was aged in Allagash Brewing Company barrels, discuss their flagship Belgian White, and listen to the 4th movement of Ysaye's Violin Sonata No. 4. Listener Note: That whiskey kicked our ass. Cheers!

Episode 030 | Belgians

December 06, 2016 16:01 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

Featuring the Belgians, we taste a whiskey that was aged in Allagash Brewing Company barrels, discuss their flagship Belgian White, and listen to the 4th movement of Ysaye's Violin Sonata No. 4.  Listener Note: That whiskey kicked our ass.

Episode 029 | Show Off

November 29, 2016 15:03 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

With flashy and slick show off pieces, we decided that Slick Nick from Sebago Brewing Company was the perfect beer to pair it with. Featuring Wienawski's Scherzo Tarantella and Popper's Dance of the Elves, listen to these fast-paced show off pieces and see if you can finish your Slick Nick before the episode is over!

Show Off

November 29, 2016 15:03 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

With flashy and slick show off pieces, we decided that Slick Nick from Sebago Brewing Company was the perfect beer to pair it with. Featuring Wienawski's Scherzo Tarantella and Popper's Dance of the Elves, listen to these fast-paced show off pieces and see if you can finish your Slick Nick before the episode is over!

Episode 029 | Popper & Wienawski

November 29, 2016 15:03 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

With flashy and slick show off pieces, we decided that Slick Nick from Sebago Brewing Company was the perfect beer to pair it with. Featuring Wienawski's Scherzo Tarantella and Popper's Dance of the Elves, listen to these fast-paced show off pieces and see if you can finish your Slick Nick before the episode is over!

Episode 028 | Music for 18 Musicians

November 22, 2016 13:05 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

Featuring the Cross Fade Farmhouse Ale from Oxbow Brewing Company, we dive into the world of minimalism through the eyes of Steve Reich. Listen to Section XIV from Music for 18 Musicians, pour a farmhouse ale, and enjoy!  Happy Thanksgiving Bach to Bock nation!

Minimalism

November 22, 2016 13:05 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

Featuring the Cross Fade Farmhouse Ale from Oxbow Brewing Company, we dive into the world of minimalism through the eyes of Steve Reich. Listen to Section XIV from Music for 18 Musicians, pour a farmhouse ale, and enjoy!Happy Thanksgiving Bach to Bock nation!

Episode 028 | Minimalism

November 22, 2016 13:05 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

Featuring the Cross Fade Farmhouse Ale from Oxbow Brewing Company, we dive into the world of minimalism through the eyes of Steve Reich. Listen to Section XIV from Music for 18 Musicians, pour a farmhouse ale, and enjoy!  Happy Thanksgiving Bach to Bock nation!

Episode 027 | Dan Pease

November 15, 2016 16:16 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

We. Are. Back.  After a 4-month break we bring you Season 2 of Bach to Bock! Dan Pease from Rock Harbor Brewing Company in Rockland, ME joins us talking about small business tactics as a brewery and we feature Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini by Sergei Rachmaninoff.Let's rock!

Rock Out

November 15, 2016 16:16 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

We. Are. Back.After a 4-month break we bring you Season 2 of Bach to Bock! Dan from Rock Harbor Brewing Company in Rockland, ME joins us talking about small business tactics as a brewery and we feature Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini by Sergei Rachmaninoff.Let's rock!

Episode 026 | 'Titan' Symphony No. 1

June 03, 2016 12:37 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

On this episode, we collaborate with the podcast Great Beer Adventure, exploring Mahler Symphony No. 1 (Titan Symphony), Titan IPA, and do our first vertical tasting with a Sierra Nevada barleywine! Visit greatbeeradventure.com for more information on their incredible podcast.

Titans (Special Episode)

June 03, 2016 12:37 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

On this episode, we collaborate with the podcast Great Beer Adventure, exploring Mahler Symphony No. 1 (Titan Symphony), Titan IPA, and do our first vertical tasting with a Sierra Nevada barleywine! Visit greatbeeradventure.com for more information on their incredible podcast.

Episode 026 | Great Beer Adventure

June 03, 2016 12:37 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

On this episode, we collaborate with the podcast Great Beer Adventure, exploring Mahler Symphony No. 1 (Titan Symphony), Titan IPA, and do our first vertical tasting with a Sierra Nevada barleywine! Visit greatbeeradventure.com for more information on their incredible podcast.

Episode 025 | Russians

May 17, 2016 11:29 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

Episode 025 features everything Russian! From the 'Tsar' Russian Imperial Stout by Buxton Brewing Co., to Flight of the Bumblebee and Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2. This episode is full of that intense punch Russia offers.

Episode 025 | Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2

May 17, 2016 11:29 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB

Episode 025 features everything Russian! From the 'Tsar' Russian Imperial Stout by Buxton Brewing Co., to Flight of the Bumblebee and Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2. This episode is full of that intense punch Russia offers.

From Russia with Love

May 17, 2016 11:29 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

Episode 24 features everything Russian!From the 'Tsar' Russian Imperial Stout by Buxton Brewing Co., to Flight of the Bumblebee and Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 (badass). This episode is full of that intense punch Russia offers.

Episode 024 | When Particles Collide

May 13, 2016 12:13 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MB

On this episode, our guests When Particles Collide talk about their new EP releasing on June 3rd, while we talk about minimalist composers. We feature Steve Reich's 'Different Trains', John Adams 'Common Tones in Simple Time' and drinking Clown Shoes Space Cake Double IPA.

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