DCD Records Report

Token Creek Beethoven

2009-07-21T06:55:00.000-07:00

We continue our survey of music recorded live at the Token Creek Chamber Music Festival. Episode #73 of the "DCD Classical 'Cast" features selections from the Token Creek release of Beethoven piano trios. Fascinating interpretations with that excitement that only live performances seem to have.Great listening!And remember, you don't need an iPod to enjoy a podcast -- just download it straight to

Another Token Creek Podcast

2009-07-15T20:37:00.000-07:00

Episode #72 of the "DCD Classical 'Cast" features music from another Token Creek Recordings CD. This time it's the music of Bach, recorded live over a three-year period at the Token Creek Chamber Music Festival.I can't say enough about how interesting and unique these performances are. The best way is to just encourage you to download the podcast and listen for yourself.- Ralph

"Das Jahr" featured in the DCD Classical 'Cast podcast

2009-06-11T19:08:00.001-07:00

In 1842 Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel (brother of Felix) completed her cycle of characteristic piano pieces, "Das Jahr." Each of the twelve movements is named after a month, and each paints a different musical mood. Originally scholars thought "Das Jahr" was a musical diary of Fanny's trip to Italy the year before. But now it's thought the work means much more than that. In episode 70 of the "DCD

Bach at Leufsta Bruk

2009-06-08T17:51:00.001-07:00

Hans Fagius performs a program of Bach on the 1728 Cahman Organ in Sweden. We've just uploaded sound files for this outstanding Musica Rediviva release, "Bach at Leufsta Bruk." So you can listen -- before you buy!- Ralph

Lost Souls now on sale

2009-05-26T17:07:00.000-07:00

In honor of the recent debut of the documentary "Lost Souls," we're proud to offer the CD that started it all. "Lost Souls, Psych of the South, Volume 1" presents heaping slabs of garage psych by the Lost Souls, the Blue and the Grey, and other Arkansas bands.If you missed the full-blown grooviness of the film, bask in the far-out sounds of these long-lost rockers. - Ralph

New Psych of the South documentary: Lost Souls

2009-05-14T12:08:00.000-07:00

We're especially proud of our friends at Psych of the South. Their first release, "Lost Souls" lovingly gathered together and restored 1960's psychedelic and garage band rarities from their native Arkansas.Now Harold Ott and his crew bring their first documentary film to market. "The Lost Souls" traces the rise and fall of this remarkable regional act, and give viewers a rare glimpse into the

American Masterpieces podcast

2009-05-01T18:00:00.000-07:00

Episode #66 of the "DCD Classical 'Cast" showcases the latest release from the Seattle Pro Musica. "American Masterpieces" presents an engaging recital of American choral works. We sample excerpts from "Reincarnations" by Samuel Barber, as well as Leonard Bernstein's "Chichester Psalms," and music by Morten Lauridsen.And we feature a beautiful arrangement of the hymn "How Can I Keep From Singing?

New podcast epsides in production

2009-04-30T10:19:00.000-07:00

Finishing up scripts for the next 2 episodes of the DCD Classical 'Cast. Recording voice tracks for both tonight! We'll have a program featuring the Seattle Pro Musica's latest release "American Masterpieces," and another that will have (at least in part) selection from Vartan Manoogian's CD Henk Badings: Trio-Cosmos.- Ralph

Sound files completed for Muczynski CDs

2009-04-26T14:45:00.000-07:00

Over the weekend we've added sound files to our webpage for "Robert Muczynski, Composer, Pianist in Recital, Vol. II." This CD documents the latter part of Muczynski's career from 1970 through 1994, and features several works that have become piano repertoire standards.And now you can get an idea of what they sound like before you buy!- Ralph

Sound files added for Muczynski release

2009-04-21T09:54:00.000-07:00

Work on our new website continues! Today we added sound files to the Laurel Records release, "Robert Muczynski, Composer-Pianist in Recital, Volume 1." This is one of our most popular CDs, so we're glad to give the product page a little extra love.- Ralph

Sound files added to Henk Badings release

2009-04-20T19:19:00.000-07:00

We just added sound files for Henk Bading's "Trio-Cosmos," as we continue to upgrade our website. Vartan Manoogian turns in a remarkable solo performance of these violin trios. (How does he do it? Overdubbing, of course).

Seattle Pro Musica sound files added

2009-04-17T07:19:00.000-07:00

We just finished adding sound files for all the tracks on the Seattle Pro Musica release, "American Masterpieces."And if you're interested in hearing more, stay tuned -- this CD will be the subject of the next episode of the "DCD Classical 'Cast" podcast!Ralph

DCD Classical 'Cast #65 posted

2009-04-15T20:04:00.000-07:00

The latest episode of the "DCD Classical 'Cast" features two unique solo artists: Jerome Mouffe, and Les Timming. Mouffe's an up-and-coming young classical guitarist whose debut recording, "Capriccio" displays sublime virtuosity."Les Timming Solo - Compositions and Improvisations" is a recording of a legendary recital given at the University of Wisconsin. Timmig, on a variety of wind instruments,

New Sound Files Added

2009-04-15T03:58:00.000-07:00

We're continuing to upgrade our website -- and adding sample sound files for all selections is a big part of that! We just finished adding audio clips for "Aliens, Psychos, and Wild Things, Volume 2."If you've never heard the raw, energetic sound of 1960's garage bands, this is a good place to start!- Ralph

DCD Classical 'Cast #64 posted

2009-04-09T10:50:00.000-07:00

We're still trying to catch up on our release schedule for the "DCD Classical 'Cast." Server issues delayed them for a while, and now we have some compatibility problems that should soon be under control.Episode #64 features music from a two CD collection from the University of Wisconsin Madison School of Music. Noted pianist and composer Gunnar Johansen served as artist-in-residence at the

DCD Classical 'Cast #63 posted

2009-03-27T18:46:00.000-07:00

At long last, episode #63 of the "DCD Classical 'Cast" is now available. The program features two recordings by oboist Mark Fink. "Music for Strings" pairs him with members of the Pro Arte Quartet, while "Russian Music for Oboe of the Twentieth Century" pairs the solist with the University of Wisconsin Madison Russian Folk Orchestra for some rousing folk song arrangements.This episode was

2009-03-16T17:53:00.001-07:00

Our website will be offline Tuesday to change servers. But http://cli.gs/dcd will return with new releases, new podcast episodes, and more!

2009-03-12T16:59:00.001-07:00

Recording voice tracks for DCD Classical 'Cast episode 64. http://cli.gs/QzyE9A

2009-03-11T10:31:00.001-07:00

Where's the latest episode of the "DCD Classical 'Cast?" Actually, we have two episodes ready to roll out. After we change servers.

2009-03-04T09:45:00.001-08:00

Moving all of our podcasts from one FTP site to another. One down, 63 to go! http://cli.gs/QzyE9A

2009-02-24T10:14:00.001-08:00

"The Big Bad Bassoon" - DCD Classical 'Cast podcast now available. Remember, you don't need an iPod to enjoy a podcast. http://cli.gs/QzyE9A

2009-01-21T13:31:00.001-08:00

Finishing up production of "DCD Classical 'Cast" episode 61. Should be uploaded shortly! http://ping.fm/K4Wmt

DCD Classical Cast episode 60 posted

2009-01-09T12:59:00.001-08:00

DCD Classical 'Cast episode #60 posted. The podcast showcases the new Laurel Record release, Ernest Bloch - Music for Viola. Remember, you don't need an iPod to enjoy a podcast! You can just listen on your computer (PC or Mac -- or even Linux).

2009-01-05T19:35:00.001-08:00

New release from Laurel Records now available from DCD -- Ernest Bloch: Music for Viola http://ping.fm/kJH3g

New Release: Ernest Bloch - Music for Viola

2009-01-05T18:47:00.000-08:00

The latest release from Laurel Records continues their line of Ernest Bloch recordings. "Music for Viola" features four different settings for the viola. In addition to the "Suite Hebraique" for viola and orchestra (one of Bloch's most famous compositions), the CD also includes his suite for viola and string quartet, viola and piano, and even for solo viola.Grammy-nominated violist Karen Elaine