BWTC
An interdisciplinary experience that brings together music, history, and bakes, as interconnected expressions of culture.
Each program highlights how composers, traditions, and tastes reflected the societies in which they were made. By pairing classical works with historically inspired desserts, BWTC offers audiences a multi-sensory way to experience the past, deepening understanding of cultural heritage while engaging both mind and senses.
Programs
Current programs pairing music, history, and bakes into a single cultural narrative.
High Tea with York Bowen
York Bowen / 1840’s England / Traditional Afternoon Tea
High Tea with York Bowen is a sensory experience where music and afternoon tea come together. As Bowen’s Miniature Suite unfolds, each movement reflects the grace and charm of high tea, with elegant melodies enhancing the enjoyment of scones, tea sandwiches, and mini desserts.
Melodies of Naples
Poulenc / Naples / Sfogliatelle Pastries
Melodies of Naples: Features the lively Napoli Suite by Poulenc, a vibrant musical celebration of Naples, paired with traditional sfogliatelle. This iconic pastry, known for its flaky layers and sweet ricotta filling, has deep roots in Neapolitan culture.
Haydn + Esterházy
Haydn / Esterházy / Opera Cake
The program features Haydn’s Piano Trio in B-flat Hoboken XV No. 20, and highlights the Esterházy family’s enduring influence in the arts and culinary traditions. A sensory journey that pairs exquisite music with the Opera Cake for a perfect harmony.
The Experience
Each program unfolds through sound, context, and taste.
MUSIC
Live piano performance centered on historically grounded repertoire.
HISTORY
Narratives that situate each work within its cultural and social moment.
BAKES
Desserts inspired by period ingredients, traditions, and symbolism.
Upcoming Program
The next chapter in sound, context, and taste.
June 2026 Concert Experience
Date / Venue: Coming soon.
Program: Coming soon. Stay tuned for more details.
The BWTC Blog
Research, process, and cultural context behind each program.
By the Firelight: Vince Guaraldi at Christmas
This post brings together two of my favorite winter comforts: the cozy charm of Guaraldi’s holiday sound and the sweetness of a classic bûche de Noël. One creates the musical backdrop of the season; the other brings a sense of home and celebration.
Dec 25, 2025
Versailles: From Promise to Power—Portrait of a Dauphine
Versailles was a place where beauty masked authority. Every room, ritual, and sound reflected the power of the crown. Music was one of the monarchy’s most persuasive tools—it filled the palace with constant motion: daily entertainments, dances, and ceremonies that reminded everyone of their place and reinforced the hierarchy.
Nov 12, 2025
About The Creator
Dr. Jacob De Hoyos, piano.
Dr. Jacob De Hoyos
Dr. Jacob De Hoyos is a pianist and scholar whose work bridges performance, history, and cultural storytelling. Through Baking With The Classics, he pairs classical repertoire with historically inspired desserts to create multi-sensory concert experiences that are rigorous, accessible, and deeply human. He teaches at the University of Mount Saint Vincent and maintains a private piano studio in New York City.