Episode #32 of the DCD Classical Cast Posted

Episode #31 of the DCD Classical 'Cast was all about the new releases from Con Brio. This time, it's all about Laurel Records. Three new titles, all featuring chamber works by Ernest Bloch came in, and so -- just like the last episode -- the programming seemed obvious.

This time I borrowed a page from Top 40 radio -- less talk, more music. In order to really do justice to Bloch's compositions, I decided to go with two large, substantial movements rather than a bunch of shorter excerpts to fit in all three recordings.

So this time round, you'll hear a movement from Bloch's first string quartet, as well as a one from his first piano quintet.

We'll save the disc of his violoncello music for the next podcast -- along with the Con Brio recording and the John Biggs work that got bumped to make room for Bloch's chamber works.

- Ralph

A Special Offer From DCD

Now that Laurel Records has completed their cycle of Ernest Bloch string quartets (and piano quintets), I thought it only fitting to offer all four volumes at a special price.

Each disc can be purchased separately, of course, but if you don't have any of these recordings its a great way to get them all at once.

I'll be featuring some samples from this collection in the next podcast.

- Ralph