Podcasts by The DCD Classical Cast

DCD 114 - March On! from 2011-04-20T12:49

Here'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 perfo...

DCD 113 - 20th Century 4-Hand Piano Music from 2011-04-10T12:49

DCD 112 - Alain Organ Music from 2011-03-20T12:48

James 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 o...

DCD 111 - Teatro Imaginario: Scarlatti Sonatas from 2011-03-10T12:47

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...

DCD 110 - An Orchestra Of One from 2011-02-20T12:46

This 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 sum...

DCD 109 - Arthur Bliss String Quartets from 2011-02-10T12:06

British 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 quart...

DCD 108 - Moments with Annette from 2011-01-20T13:46

Nowadays, 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 ...

DCD 107 - David Baker: Jazz Concertos from 2011-01-10T19:04

David 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 artist...

DCD 106 - William Bergsma: Complete Piano Music from 2010-12-20T19:30

American 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...

DCD 105 - The Stanford String Quartet from 2010-12-10T12:37

The 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 commissio...

DCD 104 - Rhapsody: The Music of George Gershwin from 2010-11-20T22:16

This 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 associat...

DCD 103 - Beethoven: Early Dance Music from 2010-11-10T19:51

This 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...

DCD 102 - Nadia Boulanger: Lieder and Chamber Music from 2010-10-20T06:57

Nadia 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 ...

DCD 101 - In a Landscape from 2010-10-10T12:54

Daniel 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 favorit...

DCD 100 - Henri Lazarof: Music for Strings from 2010-09-20T09:25

Hershel 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. ...

DCD 099 - Delius for Organ from 2010-09-10T19:02

This 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 Del...

DCD 098 - Zeltzer Plays Rachmaninov and Prokofiev from 2010-08-20T06:44

In 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, t...

DCD 097 - Max Reger: Piano Pieces from 2010-08-10T12:26

This 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 ...

DCD 096 - Luciano Simoni, Italian Symphonist from 2010-07-20T12:56

The 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 recogn...

DCD 095 - Centennial Celebration, Part 2 from 2010-07-10T12:48

 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 w...

DCD 094 - Centennial Celebration, Part 1 from 2010-06-20T12:44

 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 writ...

DCD 093 - October on Achill from 2010-06-10T12:42

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 wi...

DCD 092 - Vincenzo Albrici: Concerti Sacre from 2010-05-20T20:11

Vinceno 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 ...

DCD 091 - Violin Solo 5 from 2010-05-10T19:25

This 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, Eg...

DCD 090 - Mr. Arbeau's School of Dancing from 2010-04-21T22:47

The "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 di...