In the world of “Sweetness and Light,” we never lock our doors, so it’s hardly surprising that someone would help herself to our porridge while we’re out for a walk, waiting for it to cool down. But she will do so most adorably, to music by British Light Music master Eric Coates.
At least there will still be plenty of caffeine, as we’ll also enjoy tea (for two) with Shostakovich and coffee (with whipped cream) with Richard Strauss. Comedian, filmmaker, and composer Charlie Chaplin will set aside his bowler and bamboo cane to offer us a second cup, with cake. There will be a light music flapjack, served fresh off the griddle by Peter Yorke, and some domestic breakfast bustle courtesy of Len Stevens. Lending a touch of sophistication, Jean Françaix will evoke some wry French café scenes, and Henry Mancini will moon over a display window at Tiffany’s with a bagged croissant and a coffee-to-go.
I hope you’ll join me for a light breakfast today on an all-new “Sweetness and Light,” produced right here, in my home studio, for exclusive broadcast on KWAX, the radio station of the University of Oregon, this Saturday morning at 8:00 Pacific Time (11:00 on the East Coast).
Stream it wherever you are at the link!