Hear music shaped across time and imagination.
Discover composers through sound, story, and atmosphere.
Experience themes that evolve, return, and resonate.
Taste flavors shaped through history and imagination.
Discover desserts inspired by composers, culture, and craft.
Experience creations that reinterpret music through flavor.
Created by Jacob De Hoyos
NOVEMBER 17, 2024, BRONXVILLE, NEW YORK.
Hadyn & The House of Esterházy
A chamber music program featuring piano trios by Joseph Haydn and Ludwig van Beethoven, whose Op. 1 was dedicated to Haydn’s patron, Prince Esterházy. Guests explored the influence of aristocratic patronage while enjoying the famous Esterházy torte inspired by the noble family.
JANUARY 17, 2025, BRONXVILLE, NEW YORK.
Afternoon Tea with the Piano Suites of York Bowen
A program centered on the tradition of British afternoon tea, paired with the piano music of York Bowen and stories of English musical culture. Guests explored the history, customs, and flavors of afternoon tea while discovering one of England’s most distinctive yet often overlooked composers.
APRIL 4, 2025, BRONXVILLE, NEW YORK.
Poulenc & the Melodies of Naples
A program inspired by Francis Poulenc’s Napoli, paired with traditional Neapolitan sfogliatelle and an exploration of the city’s vibrant musical and cultural traditions. Guests discovered the sights, sounds, and flavors that shaped one of Italy’s most captivating cities and inspired Poulenc’s spirited suite.
JUNE 12, 2026, BLOOMINGDALE SCHOOL OF MUSIC, NEW YORK, NEW YORK.
Mozart: Theme and Transformation
A program exploring how musical ideas are shared, developed, and passed from one composer to the next through works by Mozart, Clementi, and Czerny. Guests enjoyed traditional Mozartkugeln and a hand-crafted Mozart Torte inspired by their signature flavors, reflecting the program’s theme of familiar ideas reimagined in new forms.
Concerts & Programs
Upcoming Concert
About the Creator
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.