This clasical music podcast showcases the independent artists and labels carried by DCD Records. Programs are usually a mix of the familiar and obscure, with top-notch, committed performances serving as the common thread.


The DCD Classical 'Cast
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.

DCD 096 - Luciano Simoni, Italian Symphonist
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28 Jul 2010 at 3:02pm
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 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 not
DCD 095 - Centennial Celebration, Part 2
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27 Jul 2010 at 1:32pm
 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
DCD 094 - Centennial Celebration, Part 1
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29 Jun 2010 at 1:05pm
 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
DCD 093 - October on Achill
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17 Jun 2010 at 7:15pm
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 music
DCD 092 - Vincenzo Albrici: Concerti Sacre
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23 May 2010 at 9:22pm
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 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
DCD 091 - Violin Solo 5
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11 May 2010 at 8:13pm
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, 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.
DCD 090 - Mr. Arbeau's School of Dancing
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21 Apr 2010 at 10:47pm
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 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
DCD 089 - Lazarof on Laurel
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14 Apr 2010 at 1:14pm
This program we feature works for a Laurel Records release: Chamber Music by Henri Lazarof. Henri Lazarof has had a remarkable career, always at the forefront of modern expression in the arts. For the past four decades he's been a respected composer and teacher at UCLA. This collection of chamber music is one of four CDs Laurel has released of Lazarof's music. Lazarof has a very distinctive
DCD 088 - Mendelssohn Pro Arte
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22 Mar 2010 at 6:43am
This program we feature selections from Mendelssohn: String Quartets, a release from the Pro Arte Quartet. This CD, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Music presents three works for string quartets that come from different stages of Mendelssohn's career. His String Quartet in A minor, Op. 13 was composed when Mendelssohn was just 18. The String Quartet in D major, Op. 44, No. 1
DCD 087 - Wolfram Lorenzen, Piano Concertos
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11 Mar 2010 at 8:45pm
Wolfram Lorenzen is a talented pianist, recording on the Troubadisc label. This latest release, Wolfram Lorenzen, Piano Concertos,  features three of his concerto recordings, done throughout his career. This episode of the "DCD Classical 'Cast" we give you a sampling of Lorenzen's artistry. You'll hear Lorenzen both in the studio in a spirited rendition of the Mendelssohn Capriccio Brilliant for
DCD 086 - Robert and Clara Schumann
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23 Feb 2010 at 5:40am
Noted pianist Wolfram Lorenzen presents the music of husband and wife team Robert and Clara Schumann in a new release from Troubadisc. In this podcast we sample selections from each of the three works featured on the recording. The CD opens with Robert Schumann's "Abegg Variations," his first published work -- and one not dedicated to Clara Wieck. Also included, though, is Schumann's "Novelettes
DCD 085 - Kanta Filipina
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10 Feb 2010 at 1:10pm
This episode of the DCD Classical 'Cast podcast, we showcase a new recording by classical guitarist Theresa Calpotura. The disc, "Kanta Filipina" is the end result of Ms. Calpotura's exploration of her Filipino musical heritage. Assisting her as composer Bayani Mendoza de Leon. De Leon arranged several traditional Philippine melodies for guitar, as well as works by important Filipino composers.
DCD 084 - Harpsichord Music, Old and New
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17 Jun 2010 at 1:23pm
This episode of the "DCD Classical 'Cast" podcast, we feature music from harpsichordist Elaine Comparone's recital CD for Laurel Records. Although the harpsichord is primarily known as an instrument of the baroque era, it wasn't completely supplanted by the fortepiano. In the 20th century composers returned to the harpsichord, and contributed many important works to the instrument's repertoire.
DCD 083 - La Suedoise
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10 Jan 2010 at 12:59pm
In episode #83 of the DCD Classical 'Cast, we feature music from a fascinating Musica Rediviva release. Early music specialist Tommie Andersson performs Baroque music for lute and guitar. The collection, entitled "La Suedoise" is a selection of compositions from the Swedish court of Christina, Queen regent, and later Charles X Gustav.Christina was vitally interested in the arts, prompting a
DCD 082 - Christmas Vespers
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19 Dec 2009 at 8:28pm
Episode #82 of the DCD Classical 'Cast podcast features selections from a new recording by the Motor City Brass Quintet. Christmas Vespers is a wonderful collection of holiday music played by some of the finest brass musicians in Detroit. The album gets it title from a work by American composer John Harbison."Christmas Vespers" follows the outline of a traditional vespers service, and Harbison