Monthly Archives: May, 2018

June 3, 2018: Note by Note

Published - May 29, 2018

“A great work of art is made out of a combination of obedience and liberty.” – Nadia Boulanger   Classical music is a living thing, constantly growing and evolving.  It’s not something to be put on a pedestal and held, safe and untouched, in a museum.  It has gone through many changes – some good, some perhaps not so pleasant.  With today’s technology, however, we have the opportunity to hear more music than ever before. On this episode, we’ll hear some of the newest music, from women composing right here and now.   “Note by Note” Ellen Mandel:  Willow Song Jessica Crandall,

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May 27, 2018: Two by Two

Published - May 21, 2018

“Music, when soft voices die, vibrates in the memory.” – Percy Bysshe Shelley   There is something magical about the give-and-take between two individuals making music together.  On this episode, women who perform in pairs.   “Two by Two” Beethoven:  Adagio für die Flötenuhr Duo Varino “Duo Varino” Spektral 1286373637612 Paul Patterson:  Allusions Retorica English Symphony Orchestra; English String Orchestra Kenneth Woods, conductor “21st Century Violin Concertos” Nimbus NI6295 Nico Muhly:  Fast Dances Duo Scorpio “Scorpion Tales” American Modern Recordings 1035 William Bolcom:  Recuerdos Susan and Sarah Wang “American Crossings” Castigo Classic Recordings 02469   Run time:  58:30 Feminine Fusion highlights the

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May 20, 2018: Music of Faith

Published - May 14, 2018

“Let this be my epitaph: ‘The only proof he needed for the existence of God was music’.” – Kurt Vonnegut   Every May marks Jewish American month, celebrating Jewish Americans who have helped weave the fabric of American history, culture, and society.  On this episode of Feminine Fusion, we hear music composed by several Jewish American women.   “Music of Faith” Marion Bauer:  Suite for String Orchestra, Op. 33 Vienna Orchestra; Charles Adler, conductor “American Masters – Douglas Moore, Marion Bauer” CRI 714 Miriam Gideon:  The Resounding Lyre Constantine Cassolas, tenor Speculum Musicae; Robert Black, conductor “Miriam Gideon” CRI 782 Gabriela Lena Frank:  Compadrazgo

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May 13, 2018: Looking to the Past

Published - May 7, 2018

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.” – Plato   Music is an integral part of any society, and on this episode we listen to music from women spanning hundreds of years.   “Looking to the Past” Mathilde von Kralik:  Sonata in d minor Donne e Doni Musicraft 2 Tekla Bądarzewska:  A Maiden’s Prayer I Salonisti “The Last Dance: Music for a Vanishing Era” Deutsche Harmonia 77377 Marianne Martinez:  Symphony in C Major Bay Area Women’s Philharmonic; JoAnne Falletta, conductor “Baroquen Treasures” Newport 60102 Josina van Boetzelear:  Tornate Sereni Nicola Wemyss, soprano Combattimento Consort;

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