DCD 047 - Richard Muczysnki, Part 2

This episode of the DCD Classical 'Cast is part two of our Robert Muczynski special.

Laurel Records featured the noted American composer-pianist Robert Muczynski in a recital of his works. Over the course of two CDs, Muczynksi plays a range of works that cover some of his earliest compositions to one of his last for solo piano.

Part 2 showcases works from the latter part of Muczynski's career, ranging from 1970 through 1994. We include his compositions that have become standard requirements for some major piano competitions -- all played by the composer himself.

- Ralph

This program we play:

Robert Muczynski: Piano Sonata No. 3, Op. 35 (first movement)
Robert Muczynski, piano
Laurel Records

Robert Muczynski: Time Pieces for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 43
Mitchel Lurie, clarinet; Robert Muczynski, piano
Laurel Records

Robert Muczynski: Sonata for Flute and Piano, Op. 14 (second movement)
Juilian Baker, flute; Robert Muczynski, piano
Laurel Records

Robert Muczynski: Masks, Op. 40
Robert Muczynski, piano
Laurel Records


Robert Muczynski: Desperate Measures, Op. 48
Robert Muczynski, piano
Laurel Records

DCD 046 - Robert Muczynski, Part 1

Laurel Records featured the noted American composer-pianist Robert Muczynski in a recital of his works. Over the course of two CDs, Muczynksi plays a range of works that cover some of his earliest compositions to one of his last for solo piano. These releases continue to be among the best-selling at DCDRecords.com, so we're going to feature selections from the Muczynski recital discs over the next two programs.

This episode of the "DCD Classical 'Cast" we present Part 1. This covers music from the earlier part of Muczynski's career. You'll hear one of his first piano compositions, written while he was still a student of Alexander Tcherepnin. We also play one of the works he composed for his debut concert at Carnegie Recital Hall, and more.

- Ralph

This program we play:

Robert Muczynski: Six Preludes, Op. 6
Robert Muczynski, piano
Laurel Records

Robert Muczynski: First Piano Sonata, Op. 9 (first movement)
Robert Muczynski, piano
Laurel Records

Robert Muczynski: Sonata for Flute and Piano, Op. 14 (second movement)
Juilian Baker, flute; Robert Muczynski, piano
Laurel Records

Robert Muczynski: A Summer Journal, Op. 19
Robert Muczynski, piano
Laurel Records