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ALBANY RECORDS PODCAST

Join host Mike Bregman as he plays selections from Albany’s newest titles and interviews composers and performers.

Also, be sure to check out our YouTube channel to hear selections from our extensive catalog.

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Albany Records Podcast – Episode #14

Published on June 15th, 2011

Greetings!

This month, we are excited to introduce a new series devoted to the American Symphony.  Join host Michael Bregman as he explores some of the richest, most vibrant music in the Albany Records catalog.

Don’t forget to check us out on YouTube and please be sure to submit any questions or comments you might have regarding this podcast to us at bregmanmeister@gmail.com

 

Albany Records Podast #13

Published on May 17th, 2011

Greetings!

This month, Albany Records pays tribute to three great artists–Jack Beeson, Lee Hoiby, and Peter Lieberson–all of whom psased away this past year.  Join host Michael Bregman as we look over the lives and careers of these three great talents and listen to some of their remarkable music.

If you are interested in hearing more music by these and other Albany Records composers and performers, be sure to check out our YouTube cnannel at http://www.youtube.com/user/AlbanyRecordsUSA#p/u.

 

Albany Records Podcast #12

Published on April 14th, 2011

Greetings!

In this month’s edition of the Albany Records Podcast, host Michael Bregman chats with countertenor Darryl Taylor about his life and music.  Also featured are several selections from Mr. Taylor’s new album How Sweet the Sound (TROY1244).  This disc is available for sale and for download on the Albany Records website.

 

Podcast – Episode #11

Published on March 15th, 2011

Greetings!

In this month’s podcast, host Michael Bregman continues his discussion with Dr. Stephen K. Steele, conductor of the Illinois State University Wind Symphony.  Highlights of the interview include selections from the ensembles most recent recording with Albany Records.

If you have questions or comments about the Albany Records podcast, please send them to host Michael Bregman at Albanyrecords@gmail.com.

 

Podcast Episode #10

Published on February 15th, 2011

Greetings!

In this month’s episode, host Michael Bregman discusses the lie and music of Russian composer Andrei Eshpai.  We hope you enjoy this episode and don’t forget that you can purchase downloads of this music on the Albany Records website.

 

Episode #9

Published on January 18th, 2011

Happy New Year!

This month’s episode features the first part of host Michael Bregman’s interview with Stephen Steele, conductor of the Illinois State University Wind Symphony.  We hope you enjoy this month’s podcast and remember – you can purchase CDs and digital downloads of all the music you hear right here on the Albany Records website.

 

Episode #8

Published on December 13th, 2010

Happy Holidays!

In this month’s episode, host Michael Bregman discusses the year that was for Albany Records, featuring some of our most interesting, intriguing, and noteworthy releases.  Sit baack and enjoy and come back in the New Year for all new interviews with noted Albany Records artists and composers.

 

Episode #7

Published on November 10th, 2010

Hi there!

This month’s Albany Records podcast features the third and final installment of host Mike Bregman’s interview with Lisa Kirchner, daughter of noted American composer Leon Kirchner.  We hope you enjoy and please be sure to come back in December when Mike will do his year-end round up of the best Albany Records titles of 2010.

 

Podcast Episode #6

Published on October 5th, 2010

Hi there!  This month’s podcast features the conclusion of host Michael Bregman’s conversation with noted American composer George Walker.  We hope you enjoy it!

 

Episode #5

Published on September 9th, 2010

In this episode of the Albany Records Podcast, host Michael Bregman discusses some of Albany’s newest releases and continues his conversation Lisa Kirchner about her father, noted American composer Leon Kirchner, and about her own recordings.

 

Episode #4

Published on August 10th, 2010

This episode of our podcast is devoted exclusively to the first part of host Michael Bregman’s interview with renowned American composer and pianist George Walker.  Mr. Walker’s music is featured on a number of our recordings and there are also several that showcase his skill as a performer.

 

Podcast Episode #3

Published on July 11th, 2010

In this episode, host Michael Bregman discusses and plays selections from some of Albany Records’ newest releases.  This edition also features the first part of an interview with Lisa Kirchner about her father, noted American composer Leon Kirchner.

 

Episode #2

Published on June 7th, 2010

In this episode, host MIke Bregman discusses some of Albany’s newest releases.  Also featured is the second half of his interview with conductor/pianist Ian Hobson.

 

Episode #1

Published on April 14th, 2010

ALBANY RECORDS PODCAST

Episode #1

Segments

This episode features an introduction to Albany Records, a look at some of our newest titles, and first part of an interview between host Michael Bregman and renowned conductor/pianist Ian Hobson.  Maestro Hobson directs the Sinfonia Varsovia on George Walker: Great American Orchestral Music, Vol. 2 (TROY1178).  Here, he discusses the history of his relationship with the Sinfonia Varsovia and his approach to George Walker’s music.  All segments include extended musical samples.