April 1, 2018: Patchwork Quilt Redux

Published - March 26, 2018

“Music offers composers an immeasurably rich and generous sonic landscape in which to explore the ‘life story’ of each musical idea.” – Melinda Wagner     This week, we hear an archived episode of Feminine Fusion.  Originally broadcast in Spring of 2017, it’s a wonderful mix of music I think you’ll enjoy:   “Patchwork Quilt III” Patricia Morehead: Just Before The Rain Dimitris Marinos, mandolin; Elizabeth Stuart, cello; Christie Miller, clarinet “Brass Rail Blues” Navona Records 5953 Alicia Terzian: Tres Piezas Siberian State Symphony Orchestra; Vladimir Lande, conductor “Off The Edge” Navona Records 6088 Juli Nunlist: Spells Vox Futura; Andrew Shenton, conductor; Noel Smith,

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March 25, 2018: Music on the Wind

Published - March 26, 2018

  “Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet, and the winds long to play with your hair.”  – Khalil Gibran   Performances from women wind players who are actively performing and recording today. “Music On the Wind” Steve Reich: Vermont Counterpoint Claire Chase, flute “Density” Independent Label Lukas Foss:  Three American Pieces Seunghee Lee, clarinet; Katrine Gislinge, piano “Full Circle” Musica Solis David Baker:  Homage à L’Histoire Kim Walker, bassoon; Bay Chamber Concert Ensemble “David Baker at Bay Chamber Concerts” Cala Records 77010 Marina Drankishnikova:  Poeme Leslie Odom, oboe; Soomee Yoon, piano “Scene Rustique” Ravello 7935 Gary Schocker:  Silkworms Cline/Cuestas

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What is Passport?

Published - March 20, 2018

WCNY Passport is an added benefit for valued donors of public television With WCNY Passport, you can enjoy past episodes of many of your favorite PBS and WCNY shows on demand using your computer, smartphone or tablet. More platforms and devices are coming soon! Learn More!

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Call the Midwife Season 7 premieres March 25 on WCNY-TV

Published - March 15, 2018

WCNY, Central New York’s public broadcaster, presents the series premiere of Season 7 of “Call the Midwife” at 8 p.m. March 25 on WCNY-TV. The series will air weekly Sundays at 8 p.m. on WCNY-TV. For viewing information, visit wcny.org/wheretowatch. Full episodes of “Call the Midwife” Season 7 will be available to stream the morning after broadcast on all station-branded PBS platforms, including PBS.org and PBS apps for iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Chromecast. “Call the Midwife” seasons 1-6 are now available on DVD and Blu-ray on shopPBS.org. Additional items, including Jennifer Worth’s memoirs, published by

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‘CONNECT NY’ features New York’s Drone Corridor, Fair Housing in March, April

Published - March 14, 2018

WCNY, Central New York’s flagship public broadcaster, presents two new episodes on its “CONNECT NY” public affairs TV program in March and April. “CONNECT NY” offers lively insightful discussion, information and analysis on timely topics that affect residents across the Empire State. The show tackles those public affairs topics significant in the lives of New Yorkers across the state. Viewers will explore personal experiences, important conflicts and tough issues unfolding at the state level through the lens of the stakeholders involved. The show aims to shed light on potential solutions to the complex problems New Yorkers seek to solve through perspectives from

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March 18, 2018: Folktales

Published - March 12, 2018

“The words of the bards come down the centuries to us, warm with living breath.”  – Pádraic Pearse.   Let us sit for a while and tell stories.  On this episode, words and music that tell tales about Turnips, Clocks, Swans and Nightingales.   “Folktales” Rouen Shakarian: The Turnip and The Wonderful Counting Clock Rainier Chamber Winds; Kathleen Macferran, conductor “Tales Told in the Winds” MMC Recordings 2017 Edie Hill:  From the Wingbone of a Swan The Crossing “Clay Jug” Navona 6073 Mark Christopher Brandt:  The Nightingale (excerpts) Yana Nikol, flute; Katherine Colburn, cello; Mark Christopher Brandt, piano “The Nightingale” Lionheart Music

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March 7, 2018: Asm. Philip Palmesano

Published - March 7, 2018

An October report from the Comptroller’s office showed that the bridges owned by New York’s local governments need an estimated 27 billion dollars in repair work. Asm. Philip Palmesano (R-Bath) discussed his ask for more infrastructure spending and his opposition to the Governor’s rhetoric towards law enforcement.

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March 11, 2018: One Life: Jennifer Higdon

Published - March 5, 2018

“Everyone runs into naysayers, but if you love something enough and feel passionately enough, you just go on ahead, walk right round the person saying it, proceed down the road and don’t look back.”  – Jennifer Higdon   Jennifer Higdon’s music is some of the most widely performed contemporary classical music today.  On this episode, we learn about her music, and a little about the composer herself.   “One Life: Jennifer Higdon” rapid♦fire Jonathan Keeble, flute “Voyage: American Works for Flute and Harp” Albany TROY1185 Autumn Music Musical Arts Woodwind Quintet “American Breeze” Albany TROY1369 O Magnum Mysterium Handel and Haydn

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Regents Review

Published - March 2, 2018

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‘CONNECT NY’ features New York’s Drone Corridor, Fair Housing in March, April

Published - March 1, 2018

WCNY, Central New York’s flagship public broadcaster, presents two new episodes on its “CONNECT NY” public affairs TV program in March and April. “CONNECT NY” offers lively insightful discussion, information and analysis on timely topics that affect residents across the Empire State. The show tackles those public affairs topics significant in the lives of New Yorkers across the state. Viewers will explore personal experiences, important conflicts and tough issues unfolding at the state level through the lens of the stakeholders involved. The show aims to shed light on potential solutions to the complex problems New Yorkers seek to solve through perspectives from

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