Who we are?
Andy Bromberger started her musical career as a professional clarinettist teaching and playing in numerous orchestras as well as performing in her own successful quintet, Enigma Five.
For nearly ten years she has been the force behind ‘Coffee, Cake and Culture’, where she presents lectures in intimate private groups, demystifying classical music, looking at its historical, political and societal background over coffee and homemade cakes.
She also gives regular lectures at the Art Gallery of NSW and the WEA, as well as a series of radio programs on Sydney’s Eastside radio. And from 2019 she will be a tour leader for music related tours with Renaissance Tours.
With a passionate and engaging style of presentation, Andy is in demand with both national and international audiences.


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Series 11 - Each Era Examined
Each era in music has certain characteristics which make it unique. These are often due to the social and political nature of the period, advancement in technologies and trends. By understanding these idiosyncrasies, it is easier to connect with the music.

Series 10 - Six Seminal Compositions
Throughout musical history there have been compositions written that changed the face of music making. These seminal pieces allowed subsequent composers to break new ground and explore different ways of communicating with their audience.

Series 9 - Composers, Courts and Classicism
There was an enormous amount of change in the Classical period (about 1730- 1820), including the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, Industrial Revolution, American Independence and for us in Australia both Cook and Phillip coming to our shores.
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Coffee Cake Culture 2020
As we start 2020 I thought it would be good to reflect on the year that was and the year that will be. Every … More Coffee Cake Culture 2020 »

Courtship of Music and Painting
Yesterday I gave a talk at the Art Gallery of NSW entitled ‘the Courtship of Music and Art’. It is always great when topics … More Courtship of Music and Painting »