Podcast episode #59 posted

Part two of our holiday music special is now available. As always, I had a lot of fun putting these December shows together, and I hope they bring you some enjoyment.

We feature selections from two recordings. "A Longwood Gardens Christmas" starts off episode #59 of the "DCD Classical 'Cast." Organist Michael Stairs performs two familiar selections, "O Christmas Tree," and an arrangement of "In dulci jubilo."

Janis Lusens' "Child of the Stars" is a choral cantata that borrows heavily from Lusens' Latvian musical heritage, as well as some traditional holiday melodies.

And remember -- you don't need an iPod to enjoy a podcast! You can play the show through your computer, or transfer the MP3 file to any MP3 player or smart phone.

From the entire staff at DCD Records, we'd like to wish you a wonderful holiday season, and a safe and prosperous New Year.

- Ralph

Merry Christmas -- early.

I finished mixing down the second part of our holiday music special podcast. You can access it here.

There's still lots to do before the holidays. I just recieved word that we may have some more holiday releases coming. Readers of this blog will be the first to know.

And we're preparing for 2007, of course. Lining up new releases, talking to new labels -- it never seems to end. And that's just fine with me.

- Ralph Graves