The DCD Classical 'Cast

DCD 072 - Token Creek Bach

info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCD Records.com) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:17:00 PDT

This episode of the "DCD Classical 'Cast" we continue our survey of the Token Creek Recordings catalog. One of the purposes of the Token Creek Chamber Music Festival is to present familiar works in new and interesting ways -- and their performances of Bach concerti illustrate that nicely.The festival's performance of Bach's Concerto for Two Keyboards features two very different makes of pianos,

DCD 071 - Token Creek 2001

info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCD Records.com) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:10:54 PDT

Episode 71 of the "DCD Classical 'Cast" features music from the Token Creek Chamber Music Festival. The festival's series of recordings document some of the performance highlights since the founding in 1989. In this podcast we play selections from three works featured on a single release. The three performances featured in this program all come from the 2001 season, and demonstrate the

DCD 070 - Das Jahr

info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCD Records.com) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:08:02 PDT

Episode 70 of the "DCD Classical 'Cast" features music by Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel; specifically, "Das Jahr." This musical cycle for solo piano was completed in 1842 and remained unpublished during Fanny's lifetime. The work has twelve movements, each named for a different month of the year, and each with a different character. Wolfram Lorenzen, the pianist for this recording, clearly has an

DCD 069 - Two Sides of the Renaissance

info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCD Records.com) — Sun, 31 May 2009 17:57:13 PDT

Episode #69 of the DCD Classical 'Cast we sample music from two sides of the renaissance; the sacred and the secular. Representing the scared, we play two works by Luca Marenzio, performed by the Rudgers Collegium Musicum. They come from the DTR release "Madrigalists at Prayer."Representing the secular is music from Mr. Arbeau's School of Dancing, as performed by the Convivium Musicum. Two

DCD 068 - Mahler from Laurel

info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCD Records.com) — Sun, 31 May 2009 17:20:10 PDT

In episode #68 of the "DCD Classical 'Cast" we feature an extensive selection from an unusual recording. Rudolph Barashai performed the Mahler Fifth Symphony with Die Junge Deutsche Philharmonie. The resulting concert was electrifying, and fortunately it was recorded. Perhaps the most remarkable part of the story is that the Junge Deutsche Philharmonie is made up of talented high school students

DCD 067 - Henk Badings: Trio-Cosmos

info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCD Records.com) — Thu, 21 May 2009 17:44:08 PDT

Episode #67 of the "DCD Classical 'Cast" features an unusual composition and an unusual performance of it. Dutch composer Henk Badings wrote a series of sixteen trios for violins. These short works were designed for pedagogic purposes as well as being legitimate concert works. Their collective title, "Trio-Cosmos" is a nod to Bartok's "Microcosmos."Violinist Vartan Manoogian set out to record all

DCD 066 - American Masterpieces

info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCD Records.com) — Thu, 14 May 2009 11:48:35 PDT

Episode #66 of the DCD Classical 'Cast showcases the latest release from the Seattle Pro Musica. "American Masterpieces" is a collection of American choral works from the last 50 years (or thereabouts).Samuel Barber and Leonard Bernstein are represented, as well as newer composers such as Morten Lauridsen. Also featured are works commissioned by the Seattle Pro Musica, and two selections by their

DCD 065 - Solo Guitar, Solo Winds

info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCD Records.com) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:14:55 PDT

Episode #65 of the "DCD Classical 'Cast" features music from two new releases. Jerome Mouffe is a gifted young guitarist whose debut recording "Capriccio" just came out on VGo Recordings. Les Timming has been an active composer and wind performer for decades. A recording of his ground-breaking solo recital was recently reissued by the University of Wisconsin Madison School of Music.What do these

DCD 064 - Gunnar Johansen

info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCD Records.com) — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:21:08 PDT

Episode #64 of the "DCD Classical 'Cast" features performances -- and music -- by Gunnar Johansen. The University of Wisconsin Madison School of Music has released a two CD set documenting the talent of this remarkable artist, with recordings ranging from 1957 to 1972.Johansen left his native Holland to study in Berlin with Ferruccio Busoni. He emigrated to the United States in the 1920's and had

DCD 063 – Oh no, the oboe!

info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCD Records.com) — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 13:42:34 PDT

Episode #63 of the DCD Classical ‘Cast features two releases with oboist Mark Fink. These CDs from the University of Wisconsin’s record label showcase two themed recitals by Professor Fink. “Music for Oboe and Strings” has Fink joining forces with the Pro Arte Quartet for a selection of works ranging from familiar composers such as Mozart and Britten to lesser-known masters such as Bernhard

DCD 062 - The Big Bad Bassoon

info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCD Records.com) — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:08:23 PST

Episode #62 of the "DCD Classical Cast" features two new releases from the University of Wisconsin's label. And both showcase the bassoon, albeit in completely different settings.Marc Vallon's recital disc, "50 Years of French Bassoon Music (1950-2000)" presents a selection of contemporary Gallic compositions for the bassoon in a chamber music setting. The music is imaginative, beautiful, and

DCD 061 - Bach Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin

info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCD Records.com) — Wed, 20 May 2009 19:42:00 PDT

The 61st episode of the "DCD Classical 'Cast" features the violin artistry of Garrett Fischbach. His recording of Bach's Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin has garnered critical acclaim, and the CD has done well since its initial release.This two disc set includes all three sonatas and partitas for solo violin that Bach composed. These solo works provide ample opportunity for artistic

DCD 060 - Music for Viola

info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCD Records.com) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:47:15 PDT

In episode #60 of the "DCD Classical 'Cast" we showcase a new release from Laurel Records. Laurel's been building an impressive catalog of compositions by Ernest Bloch, and this CD adds substantially to that. "Bloch - Music for Viola" brings together his music for solo viola in a variety of settings.Included is the Suite Hebraique for Solo Viola and Orchestra; "Nigan" for Solo Viola and String

DCD 059 - The DCD Holiday Special, Part 2

info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCD Records.com) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:48:41 PDT

Part two of our holiday music special features selections from two recordings. "A Longwood Gardens Christmas" starts off episode #59 of the "DCD Classical 'Cast." Organist Michael Stairs performs two familiar selections, "O Christmas Tree," and an arrangement of "In dulci jubilo."The centerpiece for the podcast is Janis Lusens' "Child of the Stars." This choral cantata borrows heavily from Lusens

DCD 058 - The DCD Holiday Special, Part 1

info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCD Records.com) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:49:10 PDT

Episode #58 of the DCD Classical 'Cast presents part 1 of our annual holiday music special. This program we feature music from four different labels, giving you something medieval, something modern, something traditional.... and something not.You'll hear some familiar Christmas music played by Michael Stairs on the giant Longwood Gardens Aeolean organ. And you'll probably recognize the

DCD 057 - Two from Laurel Records

info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCD Records.com) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:10:50 PDT

In episode #57 of the "DCD Classical 'Cast" we play music from Ernest Bloch and Nikolai Lopatnikoff, two 20th Century composers who are under-represented on the concert stage. Laurel Records is proud to have these works in their catalog, and we're happy to bring them to a wider audience.Ernest Bloch enjoyed a great deal of success during his lifetime, both as a composer and as an educator. He

DCD 056 - Two From Con Brio

info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCD Records.com) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:10:27 PDT

Con Brio Recordings recently sent us two new releases. This podcast episode, DCD Classical 'Cast #056, we sample selections from both of them.Jocelyn Swigger is an accomplished pianist who makes her recording debut on Con Brio. Swigger covers a variety of musical styles on this release, from Bach and Mozart, to Chopin and beyond. My favorite track (which I share in this podcast) is a delightful

DCD 055 - Odds and Ends

info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCD Records.com) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:10:02 PDT

This program, Episode 55 of the "DCD Classical 'Cast" we feature some works that haven't been showcased before.It's been a while since we've played anything by Patricia McCarty, and after listening to her lovely viola arrangement of Schubert's "Arpeggione" sonata, I wonder why I waited so long. We also include some heavenly music by Vincenzo Albrici, an Italian composer of the Baroque period

DCD 054 - An Orchestral Omnibus

info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCD Records.com) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:09:36 PDT

This edition of the DCD Classical 'Cast we feature a selection of orchestral works -- perhaps as a way to balance out our two previous programs of solo violin music!Arnold Rosner is an American composer who still (in our opinion) doesn't receive the amount of recognition his music deserves. This time we feature an excerpt from his opera "The Chronicle of Nine," a dramatization of the nine-day

DCD 053 - Violin Solo, Part 2

info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCD Records.com) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:08:47 PDT

We continue our survey (which we started last episode) of the "Violin Solo" series of recordings from Troubadisc. All four volumes feature works by 20th Century composers, some well-known, others not. Violinist Renate Eggebrecht seems equally at home with them all.In Episode #052 we sampled selections from volume 1 and volume 4. This program we fill in the gaps, playing music from volumes 2 and 3

DCD 052 - Violin Solo, Part 1

info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCD Records.com) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:07:40 PDT

Troubadisc has released the fourth volume in their series of solo violin recordings. Renate Eggebrecht presents another survey of 20th century masterworks for her instrument.This podcast we sample selections from this new release, as well as look at some of the previous volumes in the series (we'll complete our survey in episdoe #53).- RalphThis program we play:Ernest Bloch: Suite No. 2 for solo

DCD 051 - Backwards in Time

info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCD Records.com) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:02:47 PDT

This program we journey backwards through musical history. It's a short trip, but a fun one. We start in the romantic era with a Dvorak string quartet. Then we go back to the classical period for two short works by Beethoven -- including the rarely heard 1821 revised version of "Fur Elise." We end up in the high baroque, with a selection of Italian works for natural trumpet and organ.We'll be

DCD 050 - Artist-Run Labels

info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCD Records.com) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:59:33 PDT

Program #50 of the DCD Classical 'Cast features three artists who've created their own record labels. At one point artist-run labels were considered little more than vanity projects. But with the rise of the Internet, things have changed.Many artists who, in the past, could have only achieved success signed to a major label, now have quite healthy careers performing and recording on their own.The

DCD 049 - American Composers

info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCD Records.com) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:40:03 PDT

This episode we sample works from three American composers. One is very famous, and the two others deserve to be.We start with Samuel Barber (he's the famous one). The "Adagio" movement of his String Quartet Op. 11 is well-known throughout the world. We play the opening movement from this outstanding work, and hope listeners will eventually listen to the entire composition as Barber originally

DCD 048 - Walter Ross Chamber Music

info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCD Records.com) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:40:34 PDT

We're very proud of this edition of the "DCD Classical 'Cast." In this episode we showcase selections from our newest release, "Walter Ross: Brass Trios."Ross is a composer living in Virginia (close to the world-wide DCD Records headquarters!) and I've known him personally for some time. A french horn player, Ross writes naturally and idiomatically for brass instruments. His chamber works for