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Classical Pairings

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The new way to consume classical music.

Classical Pairings brings together two leaders from a city’s creative economy – a top classical music artist paired with an innovator in the craft food or beverage industry – to blend two different cultural experiences into one delightful listening and palatable pleasure.

Interested in attending one of our Classical Pairings Live events, presented by the National Bank of Indianapolis? Click here for more information.

Episodes

  • January 12, 2023

    S3E8: Classical Pairings Rings in the New Year with Sip & Share Wines

    Classical Pairings is back for 2023! In this episode, host Nick Johnson invited Nicole Kearney of Sip & Share Wines to the podcast to talk about her boutique winery, which produces a diversity of handcrafted vegan wines. In their conversation, Nicole shares how they are passionate about creating a community with wine, especially for wine lovers who are often overlooked and underrepresented by the wine industry.

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  • December 1, 2022

    S3E7: Classical Pairings Goes Googly-Eyed For Kan-Kan Cinema & Brasserie

    In this episode, host Nick Johnson welcomes Dimitri Morris, Kan-Kan Cinema & Brasserie‘s bar manager, to the podcast. In addition to learning about the opportunities this theater and eatery offers the city of Indianapolis, they have an excellent conversation about all things movies and pair two fantastic cocktails with themes from film scores.

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  • November 12, 2022

    S3E6: Classical Pairings Goes To India

    In this special episode of Classical Pairings, host Nick Johnson is joined by Chloe Boelter as they travel to Bengaluru, India. Their guests include Akshatha, a formal student of the Carnatica style, and her father Ranga Kadambi, who has been singing with his family and tradition for much longer informally.

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  • September 21, 2022

    S3E5: Classical Pairings Gets Caffeinated With Quills Coffee

    In this episode, host Nick Johnson invites Justin Duenne, the Store Manager at Quills Coffee Indianapolis, to introduce us to the Indy coffee community. Quills has grown from a tiny neighborhood shop in Louisville, Kentucky, to a regional and national presence with shops in New Albany and Indianapolis. Find out what Nick pairs with their Salted Bourbon Caramel Latte and Mystic Coffee Soda.

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  • August 9, 2022

    S3E4: Classical Pairings Celebrates New Beginnings With Hi & Mighty

     

    In this episode, host Nick Johnson invites Nick Traeger, the lead distiller at Hi & Mighty, to introduce us to Indianapolis’ newest distillery. Established by Dan and Jamie Fahrner, Nick describes how he became an integral part of the company and shares some exciting news about Hi & Mighty’s future in Indy, including new products that are set to launch this year and a full-scale distillery, tasting room, food & cocktail garden within the Indiana State Fairgrounds campus. Tune in to this episode to hear what Nick pairs with their Twin Gins: Big Fuss and Big Heart.

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  • March 31, 2022

    S3E3: Classical Pairings Drinks in the Atmosphere at Bar One Fourteen

     

    In this episode, host Nicholas Johnson invites Daimien Weems, Cocktail Program Director & Bar Manager at Bar One Fourteen, to show us the ins and outs of Indianapolis’s luxe microbar, dining, and listening room. Daimien shares his knowledge of Japanese microseasons and how that plays into his creative vision for the cocktail menu. Tune in to this episode to hear what Nick pairs with this unparalleled listening experience in an environment like no other.

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  • February 22, 2022

    S3E2: Classical Pairings Roams Winterfest


    On this special edition of classical pairings, host Nicholas Johnson is joined by Chris Caruso-Lynch, music director of Christ Church Cathedral, Indianapolis. On this episode, they embark on a journey to find the perfect beer to pair with two iconic pieces of classical music: Giuseppe Verdi’s, Requiem and Louis Vierne’s Organ Symphony No. 3.

    To find these pairings they travel to the 13th annual Winterfest beer festival organized by the Brewers of Indiana Guild. Nicholas and Chris must choose between hundreds of different beers to find the perfect matches for their selections.

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  • January 26, 2022

    S3E1: Classical Pairings Dives Into the New Year With Mock-tails

    Classical Pairings is Back for 2022! Host Nicholas Johnson invites Jessica Taylor of Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits to create some amazing mock-tails to celebrate dry January. Jessica shares two original recipes and invites Nicholas to find the perfect name for the delicious concoctions as well as the perfect pieces of classical music to listen to while enjoying these amazing beverages.

    Featured Cocktails:
    The Palm Pilot
    Because Why Not?

    Featured Pieces:
    Batti, Batti” – Wolfgang Mozart, from the opera Don Giovanni
    Bachianas Brasileiras No. 1, 3rd movement (Fuga) – Heitor Villa Lobos

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  • July 31, 2020

    S2E8: Classical Pairings Couples Up At Gallery Pastry Shop

    Host Nicholas Johnson is joined on this special episode by his fiancé Chloe Boelter along with Alex and Sonja Overhiser of A Couple Cooks food website. They trade tips on how to successfully navigate romantic and creative partnerships before pairing two delicious pastries with some amazing classical pieces.

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  • July 24, 2020

    S2E7: Classical Pairings Brews Up Some Fun At Broadripple Brewpub

    Host Nicholas Johnson visits Indiana’s oldest operating Brewery and speaks with Billy Hannon and Jonathon Mullens of the Broadripple Brewpub along with Frank Felice of Butler University. They have an amazing conversation about all things brewing and pair some fantastic beer with pieces by Bartok and Elgar.

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  • July 17, 2020

    S2E6: Classical Pairings Heads To Brazil

    On this special remote episode, host Nicholas Johnson makes the most of a trip to Brazil and pairs authentic Brazilian cuisine inspired by the rainforest with some amazing Brazilian classical pieces.

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  • July 10, 2020

    S2E5: Classical Pairings Gets Collected At Newfields

    Host Nicholas Johnson speaks with a knowledgeable duo of curators; Philip Ponella of Indiana University and Joshua Ratliff of Newfields. They pair three amazing wines with music from all over the world and discuss how collecting is about much more than just accumulation.

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  • July 3, 2020

    S2E4: Classical Pairings Celebrates Beethoven's 250th with Liter House

    Host Nicholas Johnson talks with Classical Music Indy’s own program director Michael Toulouse as they enjoy some amazing German-style beer from head brewer Scott Ellis and the folks at Liter House. They wax poetic and pair their drinks with works by one of the most celebrated composers of all time.

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  • June 26, 2020

    S2E3: Classical Pairings gets ‘cured’ with Smoking Goose

    Host Nicholas Johnson speaks with Mark Ortwein, assistant principal bassoonist with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Corrie Cook of The Smoking Goose. They talk about finding silver-linings during trying times, before sampling an amazing Charcuterie array from  Goose paired with some amazing compositions.

     

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  • June 20, 2020

    S2E2: Classical Pairings Spaces Out at Spoke & Steele

    Host Nicholas Johnson chats with executive chef Erin Gillum of Spoke & Steele along with experimental composer and musician Rob Funkhouser about creative use of space as organizations and industries adapt to the ‘New Normal.’

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  • June 19, 2020

    S2E1: Classical Pairings Gets ‘Sauced’ at The Trap

    Host Nicholas Johnson, along with music sociologist and pianist Joshua Thompson and Chef Oya Woodruff of The Trap, have a socially distanced conversation about how artists and entrepreneurs are paving the way forward during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • April 3, 2020

    Bonus Episode: Live at Chilly Water

    Join the Classical Pairings crew as we revisit a live pairing event hosted by Chilly Water Brewing in the fall of 2019! Nicholas Johnson hosted the event and musical selections were performed by Joshua Thompson. Insight into the brewing process was provided by head brewer Dan Krzywicki. To learn more about future Classical Pairings Live events, contact [email protected]

    Pairings from this event include:
    The Chilly Water Radler paired with In the Bottoms by Robert Nathaniel Dett and Ringplay by William Grant Still.

    The Moonlight Sonata Vienna Lager paired with The Adagio in Fminor by Chevalier De Saint-Georges.

    The One-Hop-Wonder IPA paired with Africa Suite: Land of Romance by William Grant Still.

    The Breakfast in America Oatmeal Stout paired with the Three-Fours Waltz Suite by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.

    The Blood on the Tracks IPA paired with 24 Negro Melodies by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.

    The Wall Berliner Weiss paired with The Single Petal of a Rose by Duke Ellington.

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  • November 14, 2019

    S1E6: Classical Pairings Tries Out A Few Brews From Sun King

    Host Nick Johnson discusses the importance of being local and creating unique experiences with Jacob Joyce, Associate conductor of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, and Dave Colt and Clay Robinson, co-owners of Sun King Brewing.

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  • October 30, 2019

    S1E5: Classical Pairings Samples Music & Cocktails Outside The Box

    Host Nick Johnson talks with composer Michael Schelle and Neal Brown of The Libertine liquor bar talk about cultural appropriation and fusion foods. Later they’ll sample some extremely unique cocktails and avant-garde music.

    The audio and video versions have been modified to include longer musical excerpts.

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  • October 16, 2019

    S1E4: Classical Pairings Talks With Female Leaders

    Host Nick Johnson discusses inspirations and currents trends in the hospitality and arts industries with female leaders from both. Jessica Taylor, mixologist for Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, and Janna Hymes, Music Director of the Carmel Symphony Orchestra, share a few drinks and classical music selections in this episode.

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  • October 2, 2019

    S1E3: Classical Pairings Goes International From Vienna

    Host Nick Johnson brings you the ins and outs of the cafe and coffee culture in Vienna straight from the source! He’s joined by musical guests who live and work in Vienna to discuss composers like Gustav Mahler, Johann Strauss Jr., and Franz Schubert and the relationship they had with coffeehouses.

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  • September 17, 2019

    S1E2: Classical Pairings Goes to the Movies With The ICO and Just Pop In!

    In our second episode of Classical Pairings, host Nick Johnson talks music and popcorn with Matthew Kraemer, the Music Director of the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, and Carly Swift and Mandy Selke, the owners of Just Pop In!

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  • August 30, 2019

    S1E1: Classical Pairings Relaxes at St. Josephs Brewery

    Our very first episode features Ron Smith, a beer judge based in Carmel, IN, and Jay Harvey, long-time music critic for the Indianapolis Star and host of his own music blog. We were hosted by St Joseph Brewery in the Mass Ave neighborhood, where our host and guests sampled their Testament Tripel.

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