Symphonie by Frank Martin
London Philharmonic, Matthias Bamert, conductor
Chandos 9312
The Recipe:We're going to go out on a limb here and suppose that you're not totally overloaded with the idea of poultry for dinner (that leftover turkey should have been discarded by now, anyway).
This is also a simple recipe that goes together very quickly, so if you're not quite ready for more bird just yet, save this one for another time. You'll thank me later.
Details are yours by clicking here.
Americana Symphony, Variations on Appalachia Waltz by Mark O'Connor
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Marin Alsop, conductor
OMAC 12
The idea behind a dump cake is very simple. Basically you just open a few cans, a box or two, dump the contents into a pan and bake it up.
This Appalachian variant comes from the Dancing on the Mountaintops website.
Get the recipe details by clicking here.
Symphony 1940 by Hubert Clifford
BBC Philharmonic, Vernon Handley, conductor
Chandos 9757
To find an appropriate recipe for a Symphony 1940 we consulted the ReTRo HouSeWiFe website, where we are told:
"Even though most of the war took place elsewhere, the US had rationing so that ample supplies could be sent to the troops. Housewives made do with what was available."
Looks very similar to something Mom used to make. See for yourself by clicking here.
An English Mass by Herbert Howells
Julie Kennard, soprano; John Mark Ainsley, tenor; Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra, Vernon Handley, conductor
Hyperion 66488
Despite the rather startling variation employed by Mrs. Sweeney Todd in Sondheim's masterpiece, mince pies are a welcome holiday tradition in many British homes.
Find out what's really in them by clicking here.
Symphony No.2 in D major, Op. 73, by Johannes Brahms
Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Zubin Mehta, conductor
Sony 53279
From europeancuisines.com:
"One English-language menu recently spotted describes Königsberger klopse as 'a delicately simmered meat dumpling...' Fooey. Klopse translates as 'meatball,' and this is not a high-end dish.
"It doesn't need to be: with the anchovies in the meat mixture and the capers in the sauce to sharpen up the general effect, this is a tasty and satisfying meal to sit down to."
A real meat and potatoes dish from Brahms' neighborhood that you can make for your self by clicking here.
Mass in C Major, Op. 86, by Ludwig van Beethoven
Orchestra Revolutionnaire et Romantique, John Eliot Gardiner, conductor
Archiv 435 391
OK, so maybe Ludwig never had pretzel-crusted pork chops (with an orange-mustard sauce, yet), but aren't you at least a bit intrigued by the possibilities?
You can try them yourself by clicking here.
Guten appetit, and thanks for listening.
Symphony No. 2 in E minor, The Missions of California, by Meredith Wilson
Moscow Symphony Orchestra, William T. Stromberg, conductor
Naxos 8.559006
Cioppino is a fish stew of Italian origins. This west coast variant comes from Beth, who writes:
"This stew brings back childhood memories of Northern California and new buckets brimming with crab and baskets of sourdough bread.
"Rich, red, and very messy, it is now a New Year's tradition at my house. Serve in large bowls with sourdough bread on the side. Never any leftovers!"
Start your own tradition by clicking here.
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra by Nicolas Flagello
Elmar Oliveira, violin; National Radio Orchestra of the Ukraine, John McLaughlin Williams, conductor
Artek 0036
With a name like Flagello you might think we'd be offering something Italian, like say a nice lemon gelato perhaps, right? Well, not exactly.
Nicolas Flagello is a 20th century American composer, born in New York City, hence this recipe for New York Apple Bourbon cake. (Though we think some of our own fine Michigan apples would work just as well, if not better.)
Get the details by clicking here.
Symphony, Die Harmonie der Welt, by Paul Hindemith
Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, Herbert Blomstedt, conductor
Decca 475264
This one has been floating around Leipzig since at least the 1800s and works well as either an accompaniment or main course.
"Allerei" translates approximately to "pot-pourri," and is a colorful blend of mixed vegetables. Get the scoop by clicking here.
The original recipe adds crayfish and dumplings, and for that heartier version, you can click here.
String Quintet in G major, Op. 77, by Antonin Dvorak
Stamitz Quartet
Brilliant 92181
Just in time for the holidays we present this sweet treat familiar to any Bohemian dessert table. The fillings are up to you, but cherry, apricot and blueberry preserves are common.
The only danger is if your willpower is weak, the net yield for your guests could be drastically reduced.
Let the festivities begin by clicking here.
Keyboard Partita No. 4 in D major by Johann Sebastian Bach
Murray Perahia, piano
Sony 22697
There are many ways a particular recipe gets selected to be our Midday Entree. In most cases we try to find a connection with the composer.
Sometimes we find inspiration from the featured orchestra or soloists.
In this case, we just liked the sound of "Partita Fontina Frittata." (They're tasty too.)
Get in on the fun by clicking here.
Theresienmesse, by Franz Joseph Haydn
English Baroque Soloists, Monteverdi Choir, John Eliot Gardiner, conductor
Philips 475 101
It's a Veteran's Day tradition here at WRCJ to offer this recipe from our own Chief Engineer, who, as CPO Stephen Johnson, served aboard the USS Iowa (BB-61).
The first time we offered it, we were, much to our surprise, inundated with inquiries from veterans who actually like "S.O.S." as it's sometimes referred to in the service.
CPO Johnson’s Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 package dried beef (2.5-ounce), chopped
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/3 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 dash cayenne pepper
Buttered toast points, or English muffins
In skillet, sauté mushrooms in butter till tender. Add beef and cook until heated through.
Stir flour into mixture; add milk. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add Worcestershire sauce and pepper.
Spoon over toast.
Anchor’s aweigh, and thanks for listening!
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The Miraculous Mandarin, Op. 19, by Bela Bartok
Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Antal Dorati, conductor
London 448 276
To accompany Maestro Dorati's superb recording of Bartok's Mandarin, we present this muffin recipe from Peggy Trowbridge Filippone:
"Canned mandarin oranges give a delightful citrus flavor to these delicious spiced muffins which are topped with cinnamon sugar. They are perfect for a quick breakfast or snack."
So get snackin' by clickin' here.
Requiem, Op. 9 by Maurice Durufle
Thomas Hampson, baritone; Anne Sofie von Otter, mezzo soprano; Orfeon Donostiarra Choir, Toulouse Capitole Orchestra, Michel Plasson, conductor
EMI 556878
(NOTE: You can hear Durufle's Requiem live in a free concert put on by the WSU Symphonic Chorus and Orchestra on November 19th at St. John's Episcopal Church in Detroit. More information is available by clicking here.)
OK, time for something special for a special occasion and special guests. As described on Epicurious.com:
"These individual vanilla soufflés include a surprise layer in the middle: almond cookies soaked in an orange liqueur syrup."
Now doesn't that sound special? Get cracking by clicking here.
Symphony No. 3 in A minor by Sergei Rachmaninoff
St. Louis Symphony, Leonard Slatkin, conductor
Vox 5034
Here's something that might be just the thing for your upcoming holiday brunch. And what is a St. Looey Gooey cake? Well, according to cakespy.com:
"It seems that the most important aspects are a bottom layer of buttery yellow cake and a and a top layer of...well, gooiness: but depending on who you ask, the top layer will consist of either egg and cream cheese, or butter and sugar. But in general, it is served as a coffee cake and not as a dessert cake."
So let's get gooey by clicking here.
Symphony No. 2, A London Symphony, by Ralph Vaughan Williams
London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Hickox, conductor
Chandos 9902
The English certainly have a flair for naming their delicacies, don't they? Well, fear not. There are no toads involved here. There isn't even a real hole to speak of.
Just your basic Yorkshire pudding with embedded sausages (which the Brits call "bangers," so why isn't it . . . oh never mind).
Get the details by clicking here.
(Incidentally, no amphibians were harmed in the creation of this recipe.)
Serenade in D by Ethel Smyth
BBC Philharmonic, Odaline de la Martinez, conductor
Chandos 9449
In addition to being a composer, Ethel was active in the Women's Suffrage movement in London. She wrote The March of the Women in 1911 and was actively involved in demonstrations to grant women voting rights.
So we borrow today's recipe from The Suffrage Cook Book (1915). Simple, elegant and tasty, you can make some of these Hawaiian Sandwiches for yourself by clicking here.
The Fairy's Kiss by Igor Stravinsky
Scottish National Orchestra, Neeme Jarvi, conductor
Chandos 8360
The Recipe:Just the thing for your Thanksgiving dessert table, Black Russian Cake.
Easy and tasty, you'll be the hit of the party. Get the details by clicking here.
Prijatnogo appetita, and thanks for listening.
EPISODE FOUR
Ep 4: Finlandia
The elemental sights and sounds of Finland, from Helsinki to the snowy vistas of Lapland where Santa has his workshop, are captured in the music of Sibelius. We hear the story of the Finnish musical legend, visit the composer’s home of Ainola, and hear his most famous musical work.
Symphony No. 4 by Arnold Bax
BBC Philharmonic, Vernon Handley, conductor
Chandos 10122
This strikes me as sort of a fish hash, and according to the Hidden England website, Kedgeree "is a fish dish that started life in India as 'Kitchri' and was cooked with lentils and onions. It was brought back to England in the 1700s and adapted to our palette."
You can start adapting it to your own palette by clicking here.
