Podcast episode 50 published

Today we uploaded episode #50 of the "DCD Classical 'Cast." For this landmark edition, we went back to one of the themes of our early podcasts -- artist-run labels. Since we started the podcast back in 2006, the music industry has changed dramatically.

At one time an artist-run label would be considered little more than a vanity label. These days, its a standard business model. The artist gets to record what they want, connect directly with their audience over the Internet, and keep most of what their recordings earn (as opposed to the major label system which gives only a fraction of the income to the artist).

This program we feature three outstanding performers. Mark Gardner and Robert de Gaetano are both composers and piano virtuosos, and we feature them performing their own compositions. Violinist Gary Levinson is heard playing Martinu's "Three Madrigals."

Which also makes this a podcast of 20th century music.

Look for changes over the next 50 podcasts -- and don't forget to let us know what you want. You can e-mail us at info@dcdrecords.com, or simply leave a comment in the comment field of this blog.

- Ralph

And podcast #28 is out now, too.

I've been doing a pretty good job of maintaining our schedule for the DCD Classical 'Cast, and getting two podcasts posted each month. A business trip and some last-minute projects have put me seriously behind, though.

Yesterday I pulled together the material, wrote the script, cut the vocal tracks, mastered and posted Episode #28, collapsing a two-week production cycle down to 24 hours.

It's a simple program -- just a selection of Mozart for a summer's evening, courtesy of Laurel Records, Gary Levinson, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Music.

And it features something my old bosses at WJMA would appreciate -- less talk, and more music.

I hope you enjoy it!

- Ralph

Podcast #23 posted

I recorded the DCD Classical 'Cast, episode 23 on Monday, and finished editing and production earlier today.

This time around we feature music by Allegri and Mozart, two composers related to each other in a very unusual fashion (you'll have to listen to the podcast to find out more). We also resume our look at the Monument Records catalog.

- Ralph