Classical Cake

Dec 10 2020 20 mins 3

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Welcome to Classical Cake – your unique look into Vienna, the capital of classical music. Imagine yourself as a special guest in conversation with performers and experts over one of Vienna's delicious cakes. Host Daniel Adam Maltz is your guide to discovering the hidden secrets of classical music and Austrian culture. Vienna is the home of Mozart, Beethoven, and many others because THIS is the place alive with the Sound of Music. VISIT ClassicalCake.com for more exclusive content.

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Who Was Michael Haydn? | Op. 19

Dec 10 2020 19 mins

Johann Michael Haydn was Joseph Haydn’s younger brother. Based in Salzburg, Michael Haydn was widely-respected by his Classical-era contemporaries — including Mozart and Schubert. Guest Dr. Eva Neumayr will introduce you to this important composer who is little-known today.

Joseph Haydn in London | Op. 18

Nov 17 2020 20 mins

Joseph Haydn visited London in two one-year trips. Learn how his experience in London's musical and cultural scene dramatically impacted his later compositions from guest Dr. Denis McCaldin, director of the Joseph Haydn Society of Great Britain.

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment — Margaret Faultless Interview | Op. 17

Nov 03 2020 19 mins

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (OAE) is a period instrument ensemble based in London. Guest Margaret Faultless, co-leader of the OAE, discusses how Age of Enlightenment ideals influenced composers during the Baroque and Classical eras — and their impact today.

The Other Mozart Prodigy: Maria Anna | Op. 16

Oct 20 2020 19 mins

You likely knew that Wolfgang Amadé Mozart was a child prodigy, but did you know his older sister, Maria Anna, was also a musical genius? Salzburg-based musicologist Dr. Eva Neumayr discusses why Maria Anna's story faded from the spotlight and her importance in preserving Wolfgang’s legacy.

Orchester Wiener Akademie — Martin Haselböck Interview | Op. 15

Jun 02 2020 20 mins

Orchester Wiener Akademie is a period instrument orchestra based in Vienna. Founder and music director Martin Haselböck talks about how Vienna provides unique opportunities to feel closer to Classical-era composers, such as the ability to perform in the original performance settings with their RESOUND concert series.

New Beethoven Piano Piece — Ländlerischer Tanz | Classical Cake, Op. 14

May 19 2020 19 mins

A previously unknown Beethoven piano piece was discovered in January 2020 among the archives of the Vienna City Hall Library. The piece was found by Dr. Jochen Reutter, editor-in-chief at Wiener Urtext Edition, and we discuss this exciting new find.

Exploring Beethoven Lieder — Stephanie Houtzeel Interview | Op. 13

May 05 2020 20 mins

Beethoven Lieder, or art songs, are an underrepresented body of classical music repertoire. Guest Stephanie Houtzeel — mezzo-soprano from the Vienna State Opera — discusses what she learned by performing these songs during the Beethoven 2020 celebrations.. You'll also hear her perform three of Beethoven’s Lieder, accompanied by Daniel Adam Maltz.

Chorus Viennensis: After the Vienna Boys Choir | Op. 12

Mar 03 2020 16 mins

Chorus Viennensis is a male choir composed of former members of the Vienna Boys Choir. They champion works from the Renaissance through today’s pop music — and their Advent concerts are a must-see at Christmas. Michael Schneider, conductor and artistic director, and chairman Armin Radlherr talk about the group’s unique place in Viennese music culture.

Vienna Boys Choir: Then and Now | Op. 11

Feb 18 2020 20 mins

The Vienna Boys Choir (German: Wiener Sängerknaben) has delighted audiences for over 500 years and acts as an unofficial ambassador of Viennese music culture. Dr. Tina Breckwoldt, official historian for the choir, discusses their story — both past and present.

Evolution of the Viennese Fortepiano — Alfons Huber Interview | Op. 10

Feb 04 2020 20 mins

Fortepianos championed by classical composers such as Beethoven and Mozart came from a rich tradition of piano making in Vienna. Guest Alfons Huber explains fortepiano history and why these pianos disappeared after the classical era.