Monthly Archives: January, 2019

WCNY Board of Trustees names Mitch Gelman president, chief executive officer

Published - January 28, 2019

(Syracuse, NY)–The WCNY Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Mitch Gelman, WCNY president and chief executive officer, effective Monday, Jan. 28, 2019. Gelman succeeds Robert J. Daino who served as WCNY’s president and chief executive officer for more than 13 years. Gelman brings more than 30 years of experience to WCNY. A media executive and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, he has led innovation and catalyzed growth in news, education, entertainment, and digital technology across public and private sector organizations. “Mitch has a wealth of experience in the traditional and digital broadcast industries that will help WCNY undergo

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Jan 26-Feb 1, 2019: Low Strung, Part 2

Published - January 26, 2019

“Let there be bass.”  – Leo Fender   This week, we hear from the low strings, with performances by Alisa Weilerstein, Kristina Reiko Cooper, Hee-Young Lim, Diana Gannett, and Chi chi Nwanoku.   Low Strung, Part 2 Josef Bardanashvilli:  Silent Song Kristina Reiko Cooper, cello; Or Matias, piano “Around the World with Love” Roven Records 10115 Frederic Chopin:  Introduction & Polonaise Brillante, Op. 3 Alisa Weilerstein, cello; Inon Barnatan, piano “Rachmaninov, Chopin: Cello Sonatas” Decca 002375302 Camille Saint-Saëns:  Concerto for Dello and Orchestra No. 1 in A Minor Hee-Young Lim, cello London Symphony Orchestra; Scott Yoo, conductor “French Cello Concertos” Sony Classical 80358118425

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Jan 19-25, 2019: High Strung, Part 2

Published - January 19, 2019

“What we might not have in terms of major concerti such as Brahms and Mendelssohn, we make up for in terms of new repertoire and experimentation.”  – Anonymous attendee of the 45th International Viola Congress, 2018   It’s time for another pairing of programs that highlight the orchestral strings.  This episode focuses on the high strings – violins and violas – with performances from violinist Rachel Barton Pine, violist Hong-Mei Xiao, and more.   High Strung, Part 2   Daniel Bernard Roumain:  Filter for unaccompanied violin Rachel Barton Pine, violin “Blues Dialogues” Cedille 90000 182 Tchaikovsky:  Méditation in D Minor Moonkyung Lee, violin

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Jan 12-18, 2019: The Nature of Things

Published - January 12, 2019

“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.”  – Albert Einstein   A 2014 article in Psychology Today posed the question, “Does nature make us happy?”  Spoiler alert – the answer is yes.  Studies have shown that “our emotional connectedness to the natural world is distinct from other psychological connections in our lives,” and “nature relatedness often predicts happiness regardless of other psychological factors.”  So today we’re going to listen to music of the natural world.  Visions of wind and fire, seasons and places, that have inspired these women to compose the works you’ll hear on this

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Jan 5-11, 2019: Women Inspiring Music

Published - January 5, 2019

“Find your voice, and inspire others to find theirs.”  – Stephen Covey   Inspiration can come from anywhere, at any time, or from anyone.  The music on this week’s program was inspired by poets, leaders, and mothers.  They didn’t write the music, but they are present in every note.   Women Inspiring Music   Persis Parshall Vehar:  Women, Women (excerpts) Sharon Mabry, mezzo-soprano; Patsy Wade, piano “Dimensions” Aeolian Digital Recordings 60003 Elizabeth Vercoe:  For A Child Cheryl Cobb, soprano; Boston Musica Viva “Butterfly Effect” Navona 6196 Lucius Craig Cervantes:  Queen of Hearts London Symphony; Lee Reynolds, conductor “Queen of Hearts” CPI Records Patrice

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