In episode #80 of the "DCD Classical 'Cast" we feature selections from "Flute Moments with Teresa Beaman."
Teresa Beaman is a reknowned performer and educator. She's toured extensively as a flute soloist, and has commissioned several works for her instrument. "Flute Moments" is a collection of works by 20th Century American composers.
In our podcast, we play excerpts from three of them: Lowell Liebermann, Robert Muczynski, and Edwin Burton. The latter composed his Sonatina for flutist Samuel Baron. Baron was one of Beaman's teachers, giving this work especial significance for Beaman.
- Ralph
This program we play:
Eldin Burdon - Sonatina for Flute and Piano, Mvts. II and III
Teresa Beaman, flute; Jane Davis Maldonado, piano
from: Flute Moments with Teresa Beaman,
Laurel Records release
Lowell Liebermann - Sonata for Flute and Piano, OP. 23 I. Lento con rubato
Teresa Beaman, flute; Andreas Werz, piano
Laurel Records release
Robert Muczynski - Moments for Flute and Piano, Op. 47, Mvts. II and III
Teresa Beaman, flute; Jane Davis Maldonado, piano,
Laurel Records release
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
DCD 080 - Flute Moments
Sunday, October 25, 2009
DCD 079 - Fanny Mendelssohn's Chamber Music
Episode #79 of the "DCD Classical 'Cast" presents three works from a Troubadisc CD. "Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel: Piano Chamber Music" includes music composed when she was young, after her marriage, and the year of her death.
Monday, October 12, 2009
DCD 078 - Beethoven's Forgotten String Quartets
Monument Records is a label dedicated to the music of Beethoven. But not just the standard repertoire of Beethoven. Rather, Monument explores the more unusual parts of Beethoven's output. Their release "Beethoven: Forgotten String Quartets" is a good example.
This CD brings together a variety of mostly unheard scraps from the master's worktable. The Covington Quartet plays some sketches for string quartets left unfinished at Beethoven's death. They also perform some of Beethoven's contrapuntal studies, as well as other works transcribed for string quartet by Beethoven and others.
The "DCD Classical 'Cast" episode 78 samples selections from this album. Even though the works are short, they present a fascinating look into the creative process of one of the world's greatest composers.
- Ralph
This episode we play:
