Opus Robusto
Opus Robusto is the only cigar, whiskey, and classical music podcast on the planet! Opus Robusto is for cigar aficionados, whiskey enthusiasts, and classical music admirers. Our goal is to articulate the musicality, genius, artistry, and magic of classical music in a way that’s accessible to the beginner as well as the musically accomplished alike - all while enjoying a great cigar and a glass of whiskey.
- Update frequency
- every 176 days
- Average duration
- 95 minutes
- Episodes
- 8
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2024
An American in Paris
In this episode, Jaress and Patrick discuss Gershwin's "An American in Paris." Can you find when the string quartet plays alone? Patrick is having a Jaime Garcia and drinking Heaven Hill Kentucky Bou…
Holst's Planets
In this episode, Jaress and Patrick discuss Holst's Planets. Not all of them, but our favorites: Mars, Venus, Mercury, and Jupiter! Patrick is having La Madrina Shade from Dapper Cigar Co. and drinki…
Haydn Symphony 94
In this episode, Jaress and Patrick discuss Haydn's Symphony #94. Yes, that means the 94th symphony that he wrote! Patrick is having Romeo and Julieta Reserva Real and drinking Redwood Empire Emerald…
Ron Kean's American Mass
This episode discusses Ron Kean's American Mass - a contemporary SATB choral work with full orchestration. Ron joins us in this episode for an interview to discuss his piece and it's a must hear! He'…
Sibelius Violin Concerto - Tina K. Ramnarine Interview
This is a bonus episode where Jaress and Patrick interview Tina K. Ramnarine about the Sibelius Violin Concerto. Tina is a musician, writer, and global cultural explorer. Her interdisciplinary resear…
Sibelius Violin Concerto
This episode discusses the Sibelius Violin Concerto - another wonderful concerto from the Romantic era. The second movement is just...amazing! AND we've taken our first ever interview - with Tina K. …
Glazunov Violin Concerto
This episode discusses the Glazunov Violin Concerto - a wonderful concerto from the Romantic era. Wait till you hear the cadenza! Jaress is smoking a Diamond Crown Maximus and having a single malt sc…
Brahms Nänie & Gesang der Parzen
In this episode, Jaress and Patrick will discuss Brahms’ work “Nänie” as well as “Gesang der Parzen.” You’ll see some artwork that influenced both pieces as well as an extended discussion of these tw…