This classical music podcast showcases the independent artists and record labels associated with DCD Records. Each program features a mix of familiar and obscure works, but with a common thread; the artists and the labels are presenting music they're passionate about.noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Wed, 4 Sep 2024 20:57:29 -0400Blogger http://www.blogger.com114125http://dcdrecords.blogspot.com/en-usno©DCI, All Rights ReservedClassical,Music,DCD,Baroque,Romantic,Rennaissance,Troubadisc,Musica,Rediviva,Laurel,Records,Beethoven,Bach,Mozart,VGo,guitar,chamber,soloA bi-monthly classical music podcast showcasing the independent artists and labels carried by DCD Records. We play complete movements to give you the full flavor of these outstanding performances.A podcast from DCDRecords.cominfo@DCDRecords.cominfo@DCDRecords.cominfo@DCDRecords.comhttp://dcdrecords.blogspot.com/2011/04/dcd-114-march-on.htmlClarkeDTRorganSousaWed, 20 Apr 2011 12:49:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16664760.post-5453631439750260395Here's a podcast episode that should get you moving! From the DTR catalog, we present selections from March On! -- an organ recital of symphonic marches arranged for the organ. Michael Stairs performs on the Longwood Gardens Organ. The disc -- and our podcast -- features famous marches, as well as some that aren't so well known. You'll hear John Philip Sousa's "The Washington Post March," and 0info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCDRecords.com)noHere's a podcast episode that should get you moving! From the DTR catalog, we present selections from March On! -- an organ recital of symphonic marches arranged for the organ. Michael Stairs performs on the Longwood Gardens Organ. The disc -- and our podcast -- features famous marches, as well as some that aren't so well known. You'll hear John Philip Sousa's "The Washington Post March," andinfo@DCDRecords.comHere's a podcast episode that should get you moving! From the DTR catalog, we present selections from March On! -- an organ recital of symphonic marches arranged for the organ. Michael Stairs performs on the Longwood Gardens Organ. The disc -- and our podcast -- features famous marches, as well as some that aren't so well known. You'll hear John Philip Sousa's "The Washington Post March," andClassical,Music,DCD,Baroque,Romantic,Rennaissance,Troubadisc,Musica,Rediviva,Laurel,Records,Beethoven,Bach,Mozart,VGo,guitar,chamber,solohttp://dcdrecords.blogspot.com/2011/04/dcd-113-20th-century-4-hand-piano-music.htmlAmericanchamber musicContemporary musicLaurel RecordspianoSun, 10 Apr 2011 12:49:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16664760.post-5868276191727319872 <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:10.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:115%; 0info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCDRecords.com)no<!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:10.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:115%;info@DCDRecords.com<!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:10.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:115%;Classical,Music,DCD,Baroque,Romantic,Rennaissance,Troubadisc,Musica,Rediviva,Laurel,Records,Beethoven,Bach,Mozart,VGo,guitar,chamber,solohttp://dcdrecords.blogspot.com/2011/04/dcd-112-alain-organ-music.htmlDCD RecordsmodernorganSun, 20 Mar 2011 12:48:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16664760.post-8769979123206379472James Higdon is well-qualified to perform the music of organist/composer Jehan Alain. He's a recognized authority of the French organ repertoire, and studied with Marie-Claire Alain, the daughter of the composer and one of the stars of the organ world. Higdon recorded Jehan Alain's complete works for organ, performing on one of the few instruments in this country that matched the original 0info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCDRecords.com)noJames Higdon is well-qualified to perform the music of organist/composer Jehan Alain. He's a recognized authority of the French organ repertoire, and studied with Marie-Claire Alain, the daughter of the composer and one of the stars of the organ world. Higdon recorded Jehan Alain's complete works for organ, performing on one of the few instruments in this country that matched the originalinfo@DCDRecords.comJames Higdon is well-qualified to perform the music of organist/composer Jehan Alain. He's a recognized authority of the French organ repertoire, and studied with Marie-Claire Alain, the daughter of the composer and one of the stars of the organ world. Higdon recorded Jehan Alain's complete works for organ, performing on one of the few instruments in this country that matched the originalClassical,Music,DCD,Baroque,Romantic,Rennaissance,Troubadisc,Musica,Rediviva,Laurel,Records,Beethoven,Bach,Mozart,VGo,guitar,chamber,solohttp://dcdrecords.blogspot.com/2011/04/dcd-111-teatro-imaginario-scarlatti.htmlBaroque musicD ScarlattiVGO RecordingsThu, 10 Mar 2011 12:47:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16664760.post-185272315370780369 The VGo label specializes in high-quality classical guitar recordings -- with one exception. They also released a harpsichord recording, done with the same high production values as the rest of the VGo line. The disc, entitled "Teatro Imaginario" features fifteen harpsichord sonatas by Dominico Scaraltti Patrice Mathews is a well-known harpsichordist, and has a solid reputation both as a 0info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCDRecords.com)noThe VGo label specializes in high-quality classical guitar recordings -- with one exception. They also released a harpsichord recording, done with the same high production values as the rest of the VGo line. The disc, entitled "Teatro Imaginario" features fifteen harpsichord sonatas by Dominico Scaraltti Patrice Mathews is a well-known harpsichordist, and has a solid reputation both as ainfo@DCDRecords.comThe VGo label specializes in high-quality classical guitar recordings -- with one exception. They also released a harpsichord recording, done with the same high production values as the rest of the VGo line. The disc, entitled "Teatro Imaginario" features fifteen harpsichord sonatas by Dominico Scaraltti Patrice Mathews is a well-known harpsichordist, and has a solid reputation both as aClassical,Music,DCD,Baroque,Romantic,Rennaissance,Troubadisc,Musica,Rediviva,Laurel,Records,Beethoven,Bach,Mozart,VGo,guitar,chamber,solohttp://dcdrecords.blogspot.com/2011/02/dcd-110-orchestra-of-one.htmlBachDTRLisztRachmaninovsolo pianoSun, 20 Feb 2011 12:46:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16664760.post-7088668571497739694This episode of the DCD Classical 'Cast we feature selections from one of the many recordings Clipper Erickson made for the DTR label. The title of the release "An Orchestra of One" pretty much sums up the concept. Erickson performs a variety of works arranged for solo piano that really test the performer's mettle! It's an outstanding album of pianistic virtuosity, played by a top-flight artist.0info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCDRecords.com)noThis episode of the DCD Classical 'Cast we feature selections from one of the many recordings Clipper Erickson made for the DTR label. The title of the release "An Orchestra of One" pretty much sums up the concept. Erickson performs a variety of works arranged for solo piano that really test the performer's mettle! It's an outstanding album of pianistic virtuosity, played by a top-flight artist.info@DCDRecords.comThis episode of the DCD Classical 'Cast we feature selections from one of the many recordings Clipper Erickson made for the DTR label. The title of the release "An Orchestra of One" pretty much sums up the concept. Erickson performs a variety of works arranged for solo piano that really test the performer's mettle! It's an outstanding album of pianistic virtuosity, played by a top-flight artist.Classical,Music,DCD,Baroque,Romantic,Rennaissance,Troubadisc,Musica,Rediviva,Laurel,Records,Beethoven,Bach,Mozart,VGo,guitar,chamber,solohttp://dcdrecords.blogspot.com/2011/02/dcd-109-arthur-bliss-string-quartets.htmlchamber musicstring quartetTroubadiscThu, 10 Feb 2011 12:06:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16664760.post-4839766813133141756British composer Arthur Bliss was extremely self-critical. Although he composed four string quartets, only three were ever performed, and he allowed only two to be published. His first two quartets were written when he was a young man, and these were the works he later withdrew. It wasn't until after his fiftieth birthday that he wrote a chamber work that he thought worthy of public 0info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCDRecords.com)noBritish composer Arthur Bliss was extremely self-critical. Although he composed four string quartets, only three were ever performed, and he allowed only two to be published. His first two quartets were written when he was a young man, and these were the works he later withdrew. It wasn't until after his fiftieth birthday that he wrote a chamber work that he thought worthy of publicinfo@DCDRecords.comBritish composer Arthur Bliss was extremely self-critical. Although he composed four string quartets, only three were ever performed, and he allowed only two to be published. His first two quartets were written when he was a young man, and these were the works he later withdrew. It wasn't until after his fiftieth birthday that he wrote a chamber work that he thought worthy of publicClassical,Music,DCD,Baroque,Romantic,Rennaissance,Troubadisc,Musica,Rediviva,Laurel,Records,Beethoven,Bach,Mozart,VGo,guitar,chamber,solohttp://dcdrecords.blogspot.com/2011/01/dcd-108-moments-with-annette.htmlChopinDebussyDTRRachmaninovsolo pianoThu, 20 Jan 2011 13:46:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16664760.post-5605950493387959726Nowadays, Annette DiMedio is a respected pianist and teacher. A native of Philadelphia, she's soloed with the Philadelphia Orchestra as well as orchestras around the world, and currently serves on the faculty of the University of the Arts. But when she was still a young girl with a promising career ahead of her, she made a recording with the DTR label. This episode we feature selections from 0info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCDRecords.com)noNowadays, Annette DiMedio is a respected pianist and teacher. A native of Philadelphia, she's soloed with the Philadelphia Orchestra as well as orchestras around the world, and currently serves on the faculty of the University of the Arts. But when she was still a young girl with a promising career ahead of her, she made a recording with the DTR label. This episode we feature selections frominfo@DCDRecords.comNowadays, Annette DiMedio is a respected pianist and teacher. A native of Philadelphia, she's soloed with the Philadelphia Orchestra as well as orchestras around the world, and currently serves on the faculty of the University of the Arts. But when she was still a young girl with a promising career ahead of her, she made a recording with the DTR label. This episode we feature selections fromClassical,Music,DCD,Baroque,Romantic,Rennaissance,Troubadisc,Musica,Rediviva,Laurel,Records,Beethoven,Bach,Mozart,VGo,guitar,chamber,solohttp://dcdrecords.blogspot.com/2011/01/dcd-107-david-baker-jazz-concertos.htmlLaurel RecordsMon, 10 Jan 2011 19:04:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16664760.post-8557748661809555736David Baker has enjoyed a remarkable career both as a jazz musician and a classical composer. He's worked with some of the biggest names in both fields (and currently serves as conductor and artistic director of the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra. When Baker first started composing in the "third stream," he was commissioned by James Pellerite, a fellow faculty member at Indiana 0info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCDRecords.com)noDavid Baker has enjoyed a remarkable career both as a jazz musician and a classical composer. He's worked with some of the biggest names in both fields (and currently serves as conductor and artistic director of the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra. When Baker first started composing in the "third stream," he was commissioned by James Pellerite, a fellow faculty member at Indianainfo@DCDRecords.comDavid Baker has enjoyed a remarkable career both as a jazz musician and a classical composer. He's worked with some of the biggest names in both fields (and currently serves as conductor and artistic director of the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra. When Baker first started composing in the "third stream," he was commissioned by James Pellerite, a fellow faculty member at IndianaClassical,Music,DCD,Baroque,Romantic,Rennaissance,Troubadisc,Musica,Rediviva,Laurel,Records,Beethoven,Bach,Mozart,VGo,guitar,chamber,solohttp://dcdrecords.blogspot.com/2010/12/dcd-106-william-bergsma-complete-piano.htmlContemporary musicLaurel Recordssolo pianoMon, 20 Dec 2010 19:30:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16664760.post-5943464519294160930American composer William Bergsma didn't write much for solo piano. In fact, only three such works are represented in his catalog. Pianist Jill Timmons studied with Bergsma, and in the early 1990's recorded his complete output. The three works benefit from Timmons' insights and discussions with the composer. In this podcast episode of the DCD Classical 'Cast we sample selections from the three 0info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCDRecords.com)noAmerican composer William Bergsma didn't write much for solo piano. In fact, only three such works are represented in his catalog. Pianist Jill Timmons studied with Bergsma, and in the early 1990's recorded his complete output. The three works benefit from Timmons' insights and discussions with the composer. In this podcast episode of the DCD Classical 'Cast we sample selections from the threeinfo@DCDRecords.comAmerican composer William Bergsma didn't write much for solo piano. In fact, only three such works are represented in his catalog. Pianist Jill Timmons studied with Bergsma, and in the early 1990's recorded his complete output. The three works benefit from Timmons' insights and discussions with the composer. In this podcast episode of the DCD Classical 'Cast we sample selections from the threeClassical,Music,DCD,Baroque,Romantic,Rennaissance,Troubadisc,Musica,Rediviva,Laurel,Records,Beethoven,Bach,Mozart,VGo,guitar,chamber,solohttp://dcdrecords.blogspot.com/2010/12/dcd-105-stanford-string-quartet.htmlBolcolmchamber musicContemporary musicLaurel Recordsstring quartetFri, 10 Dec 2010 12:37:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16664760.post-4597318122657845025The Stanford String Quartet was formed by members of the music faculty at Stanford University in 1984. They launched on an ambitious task of performing under-represented works, as well as commissioning new music for string quartet. In 1991 they recorded three of the works they championed for Laurel Records. That recording is featured in this episode of the DCD Classical 'Cast. William Bolcolm's0info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCDRecords.com)noThe Stanford String Quartet was formed by members of the music faculty at Stanford University in 1984. They launched on an ambitious task of performing under-represented works, as well as commissioning new music for string quartet. In 1991 they recorded three of the works they championed for Laurel Records. That recording is featured in this episode of the DCD Classical 'Cast. William Bolcolm'sinfo@DCDRecords.comThe Stanford String Quartet was formed by members of the music faculty at Stanford University in 1984. They launched on an ambitious task of performing under-represented works, as well as commissioning new music for string quartet. In 1991 they recorded three of the works they championed for Laurel Records. That recording is featured in this episode of the DCD Classical 'Cast. William Bolcolm'sClassical,Music,DCD,Baroque,Romantic,Rennaissance,Troubadisc,Musica,Rediviva,Laurel,Records,Beethoven,Bach,Mozart,VGo,guitar,chamber,solohttp://dcdrecords.blogspot.com/2010/11/dcd-104-rhapsody-musc-of-george.htmlBrass EnsembleBrass Jar MusicGershwinSat, 20 Nov 2010 22:16:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16664760.post-8471302941565131634This episode we showcase selections from the debut recording by the Spectrum Brass Quintet. This group has an unusual mission: to perform and record music with other musicians not normally associated with brass quintets. Their first CD release, Rhapsody, does just that. The quintet performs the music of George Gershwin with drummer Alex Trahjano, pianist Aviram Reichart, and soprano Elizabeth 0info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCDRecords.com)noThis episode we showcase selections from the debut recording by the Spectrum Brass Quintet. This group has an unusual mission: to perform and record music with other musicians not normally associated with brass quintets. Their first CD release, Rhapsody, does just that. The quintet performs the music of George Gershwin with drummer Alex Trahjano, pianist Aviram Reichart, and soprano Elizabethinfo@DCDRecords.comThis episode we showcase selections from the debut recording by the Spectrum Brass Quintet. This group has an unusual mission: to perform and record music with other musicians not normally associated with brass quintets. Their first CD release, Rhapsody, does just that. The quintet performs the music of George Gershwin with drummer Alex Trahjano, pianist Aviram Reichart, and soprano ElizabethClassical,Music,DCD,Baroque,Romantic,Rennaissance,Troubadisc,Musica,Rediviva,Laurel,Records,Beethoven,Bach,Mozart,VGo,guitar,chamber,solohttp://dcdrecords.blogspot.com/2010/11/dcd-103-b-eethoven-early-dance-music.htmlBeethovenMonument RecordspianoWed, 10 Nov 2010 19:51:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16664760.post-3832755554827177547This episode we take a closer look at a release we've had before on the DCD Classical 'Cast. Monument Records is dedicated to recording music by Beethoven -- but not just any music. They're after the unusual, the obscure, the under-recorded and sometimes never recorded works by Beethoven. The release, Beethoven: Early Dance Music, features three such works. The Ritterballet, Hess 89 and the0info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCDRecords.com)noThis episode we take a closer look at a release we've had before on the DCD Classical 'Cast. Monument Records is dedicated to recording music by Beethoven -- but not just any music. They're after the unusual, the obscure, the under-recorded and sometimes never recorded works by Beethoven. The release, Beethoven: Early Dance Music, features three such works. The Ritterballet, Hess 89 and theinfo@DCDRecords.comThis episode we take a closer look at a release we've had before on the DCD Classical 'Cast. Monument Records is dedicated to recording music by Beethoven -- but not just any music. They're after the unusual, the obscure, the under-recorded and sometimes never recorded works by Beethoven. The release, Beethoven: Early Dance Music, features three such works. The Ritterballet, Hess 89 and theClassical,Music,DCD,Baroque,Romantic,Rennaissance,Troubadisc,Musica,Rediviva,Laurel,Records,Beethoven,Bach,Mozart,VGo,guitar,chamber,solohttp://dcdrecords.blogspot.com/2010/10/dcd-102-nadia-boulanger-lieder-and.htmlchamber musicsolo pianoTroubadiscWed, 20 Oct 2010 06:57:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16664760.post-3973024507818127194Nadia Boulanger was best known as a teacher of composers. The number of pupils who studied with her between 1907 and 1979 is staggering -- especially when you consider how many of them would go on to become internationally known composers and performers. The list includes Aaron Copland, Lennox Berkeley, Roy Harris, and Philip Glass to name but a few. But first and foremost, Boulanger was a 0info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCDRecords.com)noNadia Boulanger was best known as a teacher of composers. The number of pupils who studied with her between 1907 and 1979 is staggering -- especially when you consider how many of them would go on to become internationally known composers and performers. The list includes Aaron Copland, Lennox Berkeley, Roy Harris, and Philip Glass to name but a few. But first and foremost, Boulanger was ainfo@DCDRecords.comNadia Boulanger was best known as a teacher of composers. The number of pupils who studied with her between 1907 and 1979 is staggering -- especially when you consider how many of them would go on to become internationally known composers and performers. The list includes Aaron Copland, Lennox Berkeley, Roy Harris, and Philip Glass to name but a few. But first and foremost, Boulanger was aClassical,Music,DCD,Baroque,Romantic,Rennaissance,Troubadisc,Musica,Rediviva,Laurel,Records,Beethoven,Bach,Mozart,VGo,guitar,chamber,solohttp://dcdrecords.blogspot.com/2010/10/dcd-101-in-landscape.htmlchamber musicContemporary musicMusica RedivivaSun, 10 Oct 2010 12:54:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16664760.post-7464105489246981686Daniel Berg is a talented marimbist based in Sweden. In this episode of the DCD Classical 'Cast we feature selections from his debut album, "In a Landscape." The CD collects some of Berg's favorite works for solo marimba together, and provides a fascinating snapshot of the breadth of compositional styles that make up the repertoire. The composers hail from the Americas, Europe, and Japan, where 0info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCDRecords.com)noDaniel Berg is a talented marimbist based in Sweden. In this episode of the DCD Classical 'Cast we feature selections from his debut album, "In a Landscape." The CD collects some of Berg's favorite works for solo marimba together, and provides a fascinating snapshot of the breadth of compositional styles that make up the repertoire. The composers hail from the Americas, Europe, and Japan, whereinfo@DCDRecords.comDaniel Berg is a talented marimbist based in Sweden. In this episode of the DCD Classical 'Cast we feature selections from his debut album, "In a Landscape." The CD collects some of Berg's favorite works for solo marimba together, and provides a fascinating snapshot of the breadth of compositional styles that make up the repertoire. The composers hail from the Americas, Europe, and Japan, whereClassical,Music,DCD,Baroque,Romantic,Rennaissance,Troubadisc,Musica,Rediviva,Laurel,Records,Beethoven,Bach,Mozart,VGo,guitar,chamber,solohttp://dcdrecords.blogspot.com/2010/09/dcd-100-henrri-lazarof-music-for.htmlchamber musicContemporary musicHenri LazarofLaurel RecordsMon, 20 Sep 2010 09:25:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16664760.post-496933092493705243Hershel Burke, founder of Laurel Records, was a successful film composer. But he was also active in the Los Angeles classical music scene. That was where he met UCLA-based composer Henri Lazarof. Burke was impressed with Lazarof's well-crafted music, and decided it needed a wider audience. The result were several Laurel Record albums exclusively devoted to Lazarof's compositions -- many of them 0info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCDRecords.com)noHershel Burke, founder of Laurel Records, was a successful film composer. But he was also active in the Los Angeles classical music scene. That was where he met UCLA-based composer Henri Lazarof. Burke was impressed with Lazarof's well-crafted music, and decided it needed a wider audience. The result were several Laurel Record albums exclusively devoted to Lazarof's compositions -- many of theminfo@DCDRecords.comHershel Burke, founder of Laurel Records, was a successful film composer. But he was also active in the Los Angeles classical music scene. That was where he met UCLA-based composer Henri Lazarof. Burke was impressed with Lazarof's well-crafted music, and decided it needed a wider audience. The result were several Laurel Record albums exclusively devoted to Lazarof's compositions -- many of themClassical,Music,DCD,Baroque,Romantic,Rennaissance,Troubadisc,Musica,Rediviva,Laurel,Records,Beethoven,Bach,Mozart,VGo,guitar,chamber,solohttp://dcdrecords.blogspot.com/2010/09/dcd-099-delius-for-organ.htmlDeliusDTRorganFri, 10 Sep 2010 19:02:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16664760.post-2019310239411393127This episode we play selections from a DTR Release, "Paradise Gardens." The CD is a Frederick Delius recital by Michael Stairs at the legendary Longwood Gardens organ. Even during the 1930's as Delius was composing many of his best-known works, organist Dom Gregory Murray was arranging them for organ. We hear his arrangement of "A Song Before Sunrise." We also feature three other tracks from 0info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCDRecords.com)noThis episode we play selections from a DTR Release, "Paradise Gardens." The CD is a Frederick Delius recital by Michael Stairs at the legendary Longwood Gardens organ. Even during the 1930's as Delius was composing many of his best-known works, organist Dom Gregory Murray was arranging them for organ. We hear his arrangement of "A Song Before Sunrise." We also feature three other tracks frominfo@DCDRecords.comThis episode we play selections from a DTR Release, "Paradise Gardens." The CD is a Frederick Delius recital by Michael Stairs at the legendary Longwood Gardens organ. Even during the 1930's as Delius was composing many of his best-known works, organist Dom Gregory Murray was arranging them for organ. We hear his arrangement of "A Song Before Sunrise." We also feature three other tracks fromClassical,Music,DCD,Baroque,Romantic,Rennaissance,Troubadisc,Musica,Rediviva,Laurel,Records,Beethoven,Bach,Mozart,VGo,guitar,chamber,solohttp://dcdrecords.blogspot.com/2010/08/dcd-098-zeltzer-plays-rachmaninov-and.htmlBarshaiconcertoLaurel Recordsorchestral musicpianoProkofievRachmaninovZeltzerFri, 20 Aug 2010 06:44:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16664760.post-6664392118734525133In this edition of the DCD Classical 'Cast we showcase a remarkable 1995 release from Laurel Records. Renowned pianist Mark Zeltser teamed up with his fellow countryman, conductor Rudolf Barshai, to record two mainstays for piano and orchestra from their native Russia. The Prokofiev Third Piano Concerto, Op. 26 bristles with emotion and energy in this recording. Zeltser captures Prokofiev's sly 0info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCDRecords.com)noIn this edition of the DCD Classical 'Cast we showcase a remarkable 1995 release from Laurel Records. Renowned pianist Mark Zeltser teamed up with his fellow countryman, conductor Rudolf Barshai, to record two mainstays for piano and orchestra from their native Russia. The Prokofiev Third Piano Concerto, Op. 26 bristles with emotion and energy in this recording. Zeltser captures Prokofiev's slyinfo@DCDRecords.comIn this edition of the DCD Classical 'Cast we showcase a remarkable 1995 release from Laurel Records. Renowned pianist Mark Zeltser teamed up with his fellow countryman, conductor Rudolf Barshai, to record two mainstays for piano and orchestra from their native Russia. The Prokofiev Third Piano Concerto, Op. 26 bristles with emotion and energy in this recording. Zeltser captures Prokofiev's slyClassical,Music,DCD,Baroque,Romantic,Rennaissance,Troubadisc,Musica,Rediviva,Laurel,Records,Beethoven,Bach,Mozart,VGo,guitar,chamber,solohttp://dcdrecords.blogspot.com/2010/08/dcd-097-max-reger-piano-pieces.htmlLorenzenRegersolo pianoTroubadiscTue, 10 Aug 2010 12:26:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16664760.post-3180483152488999458This edition of the DCD Classical 'Cast podcast we feature selections from an exciting new CD from Troubadisc. For some time now, this German-based label has been building up an impressive catalog of chamber and solo music by Max Reger. The latest addition to the series, Max Reger: Piano Pieces showcases the artistry of pianist Wolfram Lorenzen. Lorenzen has appeared on several other of 0info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCDRecords.com)noThis edition of the DCD Classical 'Cast podcast we feature selections from an exciting new CD from Troubadisc. For some time now, this German-based label has been building up an impressive catalog of chamber and solo music by Max Reger. The latest addition to the series, Max Reger: Piano Pieces showcases the artistry of pianist Wolfram Lorenzen. Lorenzen has appeared on several other ofinfo@DCDRecords.comThis edition of the DCD Classical 'Cast podcast we feature selections from an exciting new CD from Troubadisc. For some time now, this German-based label has been building up an impressive catalog of chamber and solo music by Max Reger. The latest addition to the series, Max Reger: Piano Pieces showcases the artistry of pianist Wolfram Lorenzen. Lorenzen has appeared on several other ofClassical,Music,DCD,Baroque,Romantic,Rennaissance,Troubadisc,Musica,Rediviva,Laurel,Records,Beethoven,Bach,Mozart,VGo,guitar,chamber,solohttp://dcdrecords.blogspot.com/2010/07/dcd-096-luciano-simoni-italian.htmlContemporary musicIneditaorchestral musicTue, 20 Jul 2010 12:56:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16664760.post-545057846778110697The story of Luciano Simoni is a fascinating one. This gifted Italian studied composition with one of Respighi's pupils while pursuing a degree in electrical engineering. In time, Simoni was recognized as one of the leading researchers in the field of electrical insulation in the world, and held a prestigious post at the University of Bologna. Yet all the while he continued to compose -- and not0info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCDRecords.com)noThe story of Luciano Simoni is a fascinating one. This gifted Italian studied composition with one of Respighi's pupils while pursuing a degree in electrical engineering. In time, Simoni was recognized as one of the leading researchers in the field of electrical insulation in the world, and held a prestigious post at the University of Bologna. Yet all the while he continued to compose -- and notinfo@DCDRecords.comThe story of Luciano Simoni is a fascinating one. This gifted Italian studied composition with one of Respighi's pupils while pursuing a degree in electrical engineering. In time, Simoni was recognized as one of the leading researchers in the field of electrical insulation in the world, and held a prestigious post at the University of Bologna. Yet all the while he continued to compose -- and notClassical,Music,DCD,Baroque,Romantic,Rennaissance,Troubadisc,Musica,Rediviva,Laurel,Records,Beethoven,Bach,Mozart,VGo,guitar,chamber,solohttp://dcdrecords.blogspot.com/2010/07/dcd-095-centennial-celebration-part-2.htmlchamber musicContemporary musicUW-MadisonSat, 10 Jul 2010 12:48:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16664760.post-8318865181338305612&nbsp;In 1995 the University of Wisconsin at Madison School of Music celebrated its 100th anniversary. To commemorate the event, the school commissioned six composers with ties to Wisconsin to write works for the various student and faculty ensembles. The composers were then invited to the school to serve as artists in residence, and to be present for the premier of their works. This 0info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCDRecords.com)no&nbsp;In 1995 the University of Wisconsin at Madison School of Music celebrated its 100th anniversary. To commemorate the event, the school commissioned six composers with ties to Wisconsin to write works for the various student and faculty ensembles. The composers were then invited to the school to serve as artists in residence, and to be present for the premier of their works. Thisinfo@DCDRecords.com&nbsp;In 1995 the University of Wisconsin at Madison School of Music celebrated its 100th anniversary. To commemorate the event, the school commissioned six composers with ties to Wisconsin to write works for the various student and faculty ensembles. The composers were then invited to the school to serve as artists in residence, and to be present for the premier of their works. ThisClassical,Music,DCD,Baroque,Romantic,Rennaissance,Troubadisc,Musica,Rediviva,Laurel,Records,Beethoven,Bach,Mozart,VGo,guitar,chamber,solohttp://dcdrecords.blogspot.com/2010/06/dcd-094-centennial-celebration-part-1.htmlBrass Ensemblechamber musicconcertoContemporary musicUW-MadisonSun, 20 Jun 2010 12:44:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16664760.post-2563947121605127787&nbsp;In 1995 the University of Wisconsin at Madison School of Music celebrated its 100th anniversary. To commemorate the event, the school commissioned six composers with ties to Wisconsin to write works for the various student and faculty ensembles. The composers were then invited to the school to serve as artists in residence, and to be present for the premier of their works. This year-long 0info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCDRecords.com)no&nbsp;In 1995 the University of Wisconsin at Madison School of Music celebrated its 100th anniversary. To commemorate the event, the school commissioned six composers with ties to Wisconsin to write works for the various student and faculty ensembles. The composers were then invited to the school to serve as artists in residence, and to be present for the premier of their works. This year-longinfo@DCDRecords.com&nbsp;In 1995 the University of Wisconsin at Madison School of Music celebrated its 100th anniversary. To commemorate the event, the school commissioned six composers with ties to Wisconsin to write works for the various student and faculty ensembles. The composers were then invited to the school to serve as artists in residence, and to be present for the premier of their works. This year-longClassical,Music,DCD,Baroque,Romantic,Rennaissance,Troubadisc,Musica,Rediviva,Laurel,Records,Beethoven,Bach,Mozart,VGo,guitar,chamber,solohttp://dcdrecords.blogspot.com/2010/06/dcd-093-october-on-achill.htmlguitarIrish musicVGO RecordingsThu, 10 Jun 2010 12:42:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16664760.post-3905768345280255855 Redmond O'Toole is a classical guitarist who moves easily between the classical world and that of traditional Irish music. His instrument, the "Brahms guitar" is an unusual eight-stringed guitar with a special resonating box and held like a cello. O'Toole uses the instrument to great effect, especially on his first CD with VGo Records. October on Achill features O'Toole performing Irish music0info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCDRecords.com)http://dcdrecords.blogspot.com/2010/05/dcd-092-vincenzo-albrici-concerti-sacre.htmlBaroque musicMusica RedivivaThu, 20 May 2010 20:11:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16664760.post-4377246788820964690Vinceno Albrici (1631-1696) spent a great deal of time in the service of Queen Christina of Sweden. So it's no surprise that Swedish-based label Musica Rediviva would release an album dedicated to this composer. The compositions are all "sacred concertos." That is, works that adapted the new concerto style of vocal composition (contrasting arias and choruses) to liturgical use. Albrici was a 0info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCDRecords.com)noVinceno Albrici (1631-1696) spent a great deal of time in the service of Queen Christina of Sweden. So it's no surprise that Swedish-based label Musica Rediviva would release an album dedicated to this composer. The compositions are all "sacred concertos." That is, works that adapted the new concerto style of vocal composition (contrasting arias and choruses) to liturgical use. Albrici was ainfo@DCDRecords.comVinceno Albrici (1631-1696) spent a great deal of time in the service of Queen Christina of Sweden. So it's no surprise that Swedish-based label Musica Rediviva would release an album dedicated to this composer. The compositions are all "sacred concertos." That is, works that adapted the new concerto style of vocal composition (contrasting arias and choruses) to liturgical use. Albrici was aClassical,Music,DCD,Baroque,Romantic,Rennaissance,Troubadisc,Musica,Rediviva,Laurel,Records,Beethoven,Bach,Mozart,VGo,guitar,chamber,solohttp://dcdrecords.blogspot.com/2010/05/dcd-091-violin-solo-5.htmlSACDsolo violinTroubadiscMon, 10 May 2010 19:25:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16664760.post-1536645009461307994This podcast we feature selections from Violin Solo, Vol. 5, with violinist Renate Eggebrecht. This is the latest installment of this fascinating series from Troubadisc. As in the other volumes, Eggebrecht concentrates on solo works composed in the 20th Century. In volume five, she presents a recital of solo violin music by Eastern European composers, such as Sergei Prokofiev and Eduard Tubin. 0info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCDRecords.com)noThis podcast we feature selections from Violin Solo, Vol. 5, with violinist Renate Eggebrecht. This is the latest installment of this fascinating series from Troubadisc. As in the other volumes, Eggebrecht concentrates on solo works composed in the 20th Century. In volume five, she presents a recital of solo violin music by Eastern European composers, such as Sergei Prokofiev and Eduard Tubin.info@DCDRecords.comThis podcast we feature selections from Violin Solo, Vol. 5, with violinist Renate Eggebrecht. This is the latest installment of this fascinating series from Troubadisc. As in the other volumes, Eggebrecht concentrates on solo works composed in the 20th Century. In volume five, she presents a recital of solo violin music by Eastern European composers, such as Sergei Prokofiev and Eduard Tubin.Classical,Music,DCD,Baroque,Romantic,Rennaissance,Troubadisc,Musica,Rediviva,Laurel,Records,Beethoven,Bach,Mozart,VGo,guitar,chamber,solohttp://dcdrecords.blogspot.com/2010/04/dcd-090-mr-arbeaus-school-of-dancing.htmlearly musicMusica RedivivarenaissanceWed, 21 Apr 2010 22:47:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16664760.post-2077853840296528111The "Orchesographie" of 1589 was an important work for Thoinot Arbeau. His goal was to provide the complete manual for the understanding and proper execution of French courtly dance. It included diagrams, detailed descriptions, and music. Mr. Arbeau's work has become one of the primary sources for our understanding of 16th century dance and popular music. This podcast we play selections from 0info@DCDRecords.com (info@DCDRecords.com)noThe "Orchesographie" of 1589 was an important work for Thoinot Arbeau. His goal was to provide the complete manual for the understanding and proper execution of French courtly dance. It included diagrams, detailed descriptions, and music. Mr. Arbeau's work has become one of the primary sources for our understanding of 16th century dance and popular music. This podcast we play selections frominfo@DCDRecords.comThe "Orchesographie" of 1589 was an important work for Thoinot Arbeau. His goal was to provide the complete manual for the understanding and proper execution of French courtly dance. It included diagrams, detailed descriptions, and music. Mr. Arbeau's work has become one of the primary sources for our understanding of 16th century dance and popular music. This podcast we play selections fromClassical,Music,DCD,Baroque,Romantic,Rennaissance,Troubadisc,Musica,Rediviva,Laurel,Records,Beethoven,Bach,Mozart,VGo,guitar,chamber,solo