Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16, by Edvard Grieg
Radu Lupu, piano; London Symphony, Andre Previn, conductor
Decca 466383
Shrimp, cod, salmon, sweet cream, sour cream, white wine, who needs meat?
In Norway they call this "fiskesuppe med reker," and it looks like a pretty good antidote to Michigan winters.
Take the cure by clicking here.
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Variations on a Theme by J. A. Hiller, Op. 100, by Max Reger
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Neeme Jarvi, conductor
Chandos 8794
In 1916, a Manhattan music lover wrote the The New York Times and called Reger's Hiller Variations his finest work, which is why offering just any old sauerkraut recipe wouldn't do.
This version includes some white wine and chopped apple for a distinctive Bavarian flavor. Get the lowdown by clicking here.
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Symphony No. 3 in E-flat, Op. 97, "Rhenish,"
by Robert Schumann
Seattle Symphony, Gerard Schwarz, conductor
Delos 3146
Today's Rhenish dish comes from the same part of the world that inspired Schumann's symphony, and like the music, it takes time to make it properly.
But don't let that throw you. It's relatively simple to make, and the results are well worth the effort. Here's how the about.com website puts it:"Even inexpensive cuts of beef can taste delicious when treated right. An old trick of marinating beef in vinegar, wine and spices for several days is a popular dish today, because it has a sweet and sour note all through the meat and sauce."
All the particulars can be yours by clicking here.
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Symphony No. 2 in G minor, "Symphony of a New Race,"
by William Grant Still
Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Jarvi, conductor
Chandos 9226
William Grant Still's hometown was Woodville, Mississippi, hence today's culinary selection.
Here's how "prissycat" describes these little cookie-shaped cakes on the allrecipes.com website:"This is my mother's recipe, her mother's recipe, and so on... Basic, simple, down-home and delicious! My grandmother's advice is to enjoy warm with a big glass of ice-cold milk."
You can whip up a batch today by clicking here.
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Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73, by Johannes Brahms
New York Philharmonic, Leonard Bernstein, conductor
Sony 47537
Johannes Brahms was a Hamburger, that is to say, not a grilled patty of ground beef, but someone who was born in Hamburg, Germany.But when one goes on a search for "Hamburg Recipes" well, you can imagine what turns up. Today we decided not to fight it and present this zesty version of the kind of hamburger you serve for lunch (as opposed to a native of the north German city on the Elbe river).
Get cooking by clicking here.
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Itaipu by Philip Glass
Los Angeles Master Chorale, Grant Gershon, conductor
Orange Mountain Music 63
Before he became Philip Glass, the Famous Composer, Phil used to make ends meet by hacking a cab around Manhattan.So this American classic comes to us from one of New York's master chefs, Charlie Palmer. Next time you're in the Big Apple you can sample Chef Palmer's work at such restaurants as Aureole, Astra, or Metrazur.
In the meantime, we present his strategy for the perfect pot roast. Get the recipe by clicking here.
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Symphony No. 5 in F, Op. 76, by Antonin Dvorak
London Symphony Orchestra, Istvan Kertesz, conductor
Decca 473798
How would you like to amaze your family and friends this Easter? Get ready to serve this delicious bread you can make at home.
As described on the About.com website,"This rich, eggy, slightly sweet yeast bread exists in almost every Eastern European culture. Typically, it's braided and can be made with or without raisins.
"Bohemians and Czechs call it hoska. The Poles, who call it chalka, adopted it from their Jewish countrymen who refer to it as challah."
Get the lowdown and start cooking by clicking here.
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Symphony No. 2, Op. 35, by Leevi Madetoja
Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra, Paavo Rautio, conductor
Apex 43074
How many words do you know with 6 "K"s? We found this curiosity on the RecipeZaar website. You should tune in just to see if I can get through trying to pronounce "Kukkakaalilaatikko."
It's actually sort of a Finnish cauliflower and cheese casserole that seems to be a pretty good thing to do to cauliflower.
You can try it out for yourself by clicking here.
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The Music:Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta,
by Bela Bartok
Detroit Symphony Orchestra,
Antal Dorati, conductor
London 448 276
It's hard to believe that areas of the South are having a worse winter than we are. But you know for sure the day will come when a nice, hearty bowl of soup will be just the thing to ward of the chill of February.
From epicurious.com comes this winter antidote:
"This hearty beef and vegetable soup can be found in many areas of central and eastern Europe, especially in regions that were once part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Our satisfying rendition has chunks of beef and potato plus red peppers, bacon, onions, and garlic, all fragrant with paprika."
Get it started by clicking here.
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Old American Songs by Aaron Copland
Bruce Hubbard, baritone; The Orchestra of St. Luke's,
Dennis Russel Davies, conductor
EMI 331553
For President's Day, we present a time-honored dessert from the kitchen of the White House's first residents. Abigail Adams was not only the first First Lady to occupy the "President's House" as it was known then, she was also one of its most erudite.
Simple, easy to make, and always a hit at the table, you can serve this sweet treat to your own first family by clicking here.
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Cornetist Tom Saunders has been the leading figure of Detroit's Dixieland scene for forty years. He played with many great musicians but his "hot/swing style" was a personal jazz sound with the strongest influence from Wild Bill Davison.
Tommy Saunders was born in Detroit, MI on April 21, 1938. When he was seven years old he "borrowed" his brother's cornet and never gave it back. At nine he was playing second comet in his brother's band; at thirteen he had his own group, "The Six Saints of Dixieland". He is one of the nations favorite musicians and he has displayed his great talent at jazz festivals all over the US & Europe. Wild Bill Davidson claimed him as his "illegitimate son", and some of the best of Wild Bill rubbed off on Tommy.
His style of playing was unique. He toured throughout the U.S. and Europe, took Dixieland sound to China and released albums on his own Lorelei label. Tom was honored as the 2002 Sacramento Jazz Jubilee Emperor. When not touring, Tom led his "Detroit Jazz All-Stars" in and around Detroit and appeared as the opening set of the Ford Detroit International Jazz Festival.
Lyra Angelica by William Alwyn
Rachel Masters, harp; City of London Sinfonia, Richard Hickox, conductor
Chandos 9065
Some cheddar, a dash of English mustard, a tablespoon of Scotch; here we have the makings of a beautiful thing to do to toast.
If you're getting tired of creamed chipped beef, give this a try, by clicking here.
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A Hundred Hardanger Tunes, Suite No. 1, by Geirr Tveitt
Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Bjarte Engeset, conductor
Naxos 8.555078
This is a Scandinavian take on the cream puff.
It's amazing how a little flour, a little sugar, some whipping cream and a dash of rum can morph into something so much more than the sum of its parts.
Get the magic started by clicking here.
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Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 47, by Dmitri Shostakovich
New York Philharmonic, Leonard Bernstein, conductor
Sony 61841
On a day full of challenges, what you need is some serious comfort food.
So imagine a superb pecan pie, but with walnuts instead of pecans. Now add some chocolate. As they say on epicurious.com,
"It's a bit hedonistic."
Oh yeah, it is. Indulge yourself by clicking here.
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Pulcinella (Complete) by Igor Stravinsky
Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Boulez, conductor
CSO 901918
The full title of today's recipe is "Pulcinella’s spinach fettuccine with a slap-in-the-face tomato sauce." Now that certainly got our attention. It comes from "a humorous illustrated food blog" from Canada called "Kitchenscraps," where they explain that intriguing title as follows:"Enjoy a refreshing slap in the face with this jarringly delicious recipe for Spinach Pasta with fresh tomato sauce packing a big smack of garlic, jalapeno and vodka. This pasta promises to be a big hit."
Start smacking by clicking here.
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Suite from "The River," by Duke Ellington
Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Jarvi, conductor
Chandos CHAN 9154
Like stew and meatloaf, there are countless versions of this very adaptable dish from the American South. The website epicurious.com points out:"Mark Twain once said, 'New Orleans food is as delicious as the less criminal forms of sin.' Speaking nutritionally, meat-heavy jambalaya is a misdemeanor.
"But toss in chicken instead of andouille sausage and pick a leaner cut of ham — keep the shrimp, of course — and you can dine with a clear conscience."
Get the party started by clicking here.
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Three Essays for Orchestra by Samuel Barber
Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Jarvi, conductor
Chandos 9053
The name says it all, doesn't it?Or as the folks at epicurious.com put it:
"Two adored classics come together in this dessert lover's superbrownie."
Now go forth and multiply by clicking here.
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A Dance Poem after Hugo von Hoffmanstahl
by Alexander von Zemlinsky
Cologne Philharmonic Orchestra, James Conlon, conductor
EMI 556474
Direct from the Big Easy, this hearty entree is pure "Nawlins." As described on epicurious.com:"Here is a Cajun-style gumbo, a one-pot dish made with chicken and andouille from the farm, with the addition of salty oysters from the bays along the Gulf of Mexico. It is usually served with baked sweet potatoes or potato salad."
Click here for more.
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Symphony No. 4 in A, Op. 90, "Italian," by Felix Mendelssohn
London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado, conductor
Deutsche Grammophon
There's nothing like a hot bowl of home-made chili to go with a bracing display of competitive symphonics. This variation comes from epicurious.com.
Try it with a good '06 Pinot Noir and watch your guests line up for more. The details can be found by clicking here.
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Heiligemesse by Franz Joseph Haydn
Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner, conductor
Philips 475 101
Symphony Bowl weekend means great music and great food, so the rest of this week we'll be suggesting a few dishes to help make your party a smashing success:First, the hors d'ouvres.
A crab Remoulade accompanied with some pita chips and a nice Michigan semi-dry Riesling may be just the thing to get your soiree started. Check it out by clicking here.
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Concerto Symphonique in B minor for Piano and Orchestra by Ernest Bloch
Halida Dinova, piano; St. Petersburg State Symphony,
Alexander Tchernushenko, conductor
Chandos 10085
Direct from Ernest Bloch's home town comes this Swiss dessert from The Worldwide Gourmet. Its place in history is somewhat interesting, and goes back more than four centuries:"During the night of December 11-12, 1602, the Genevans victoriously repelled a surprise attack by the troops of the Duke of Savoy, Charles-Emmanuel I, who had sworn to burn his boots rather than not take Geneva. The Savoyards had tried entering the city with ladders. The commemoration of the scaling of the city walls gives rise each year to celebrations and banquets marking the Genevan success, and includes various specialties including this pear tart."
Start the victory celebration by clicking here.
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