Monthly Archives: August, 2022

S06 Ep52: Season 6 Finale

Published - August 27, 2022

“I am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have seen yesterday and I love today.”  – William Allen White   It’s hard to believe that Season Six of Feminine Fusion is coming to a close!  Before we jump into Season Seven, let’s take a look back at some of the music we’ve experienced together in this past year.   Season Six Finale Mira J. Spektor:  White Road of Summer and Indian Summer Maeve Högland, soprano; Jean-Paul Björlin, piano “Summer & Winter Songs” Navona 6236 Henriëtte Bosmans:  Cello Sonata (excerpt) Leah Plave, cello; Dan Sato, piano “Impressions: The Rediscovery of Henriëtte Bosmans” Independent Fanny Mendelssohn

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August 26, 2022: Kumara Music

Published - August 26, 2022

Kumara Music presents “heart-centered music” in a concert coming up this weekend.  This trio of talented musicians stopped into the Classic FM studios to talk about the concert, and the philosophy behind their trio and how they are working to help with healing through music.  We also enjoyed a sample of some of the music they’ll be performing and including on their debut album. You can learn more about the Kumara Music here.

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August 25, 2022: Ida Trebicka and Tina Toglia, piano

Published - August 25, 2022

Coming up this Sunday, pianists Ida Tili-Trebicka and Tina Toglia will be performing a concert of “Trailblazing Women,” music for piano four-hands by women composers of the past 4 centuries.  Ida and Tina stopped into the Classic FM studios to talk about the concert, and to share just a taste of the works they have in store. You can learn more about the concert here, or by calling the parish office at (315) 655-9063.

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WCNY and the Safe Haven Holocaust Refugee Shelter Museum Present: The U.S. and the Holocaust Live Screening and Discussion Event

Published - August 24, 2022

WCNY, Central New York’s community-owned public broadcaster, in partnership with the Safe Haven Holocaust Refugee Shelter Museum, are proud to present “The U.S. and the Holocaust” Live Screening and Discussion Event on Thursday, Aug. 25, 5-6:30 p.m. at WCNY-TV Studios and on Zoom. The goal of the pre-screening and discussion event is to promote the new three-part series, “The U.S. and the Holocaust,” a film by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick, and Sarah Botstein. Events leading up to and during the Holocaust are examined with the American experience kept in mind. Attendees will be given the opportunity to watch clips from

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Central Current Radio – Bishop H. Bernard Alex

Published - August 24, 2022

In this edition of Central Current Radio, Host Rick Wright and CentralCurrent.org Editor-in-Chief Julie McMahon speak with community leader and activist Bishop H. Bernard Alex of the Victory Temple Fellowship Church. Bishop Alex shares his views on the state of the Central New York community. Check out Central Current’s latest stories at https://centralcurrent.org/.  

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S06 Ep51: Storytime

Published - August 20, 2022

“You are the hero of your own story.”  – Joseph Campbell   This week we are telling stories – stories of place, stories of fantasy, stories of history.  The works from these women skillfully weave stories with music.   Storytime Marcia Kraus:  The Ugly Duckling Courtney Miller, oboe; Deborah Selig, soprano; Sheila Kibbe, piano “Modern Fairy Tales” Centaur 3421 Hannah Lash: Give Me Your Songs Nadia Shpachenko, piano “The Poetry of Places” Reference Recordings 730 Monica Houghton: Wilderness Portraits Argenta Trio “Of Time & Place” Navona 6162 Penka Kouneva: The Woman Astronaut (excerpts) The Hollywood Studio Symphony; Eimear Noone, conductor “The

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Our New Neighbors – Episode 2

Published - August 17, 2022

Community FM is committed to bringing you the diverse voices that make Central New York such a special place to live. In this second episode of Our New Neighbors, host Ibrahim Mohamed and guest Hamdi Farah tell the compelling personal stories of how their lives have changed since leaving Africa and resettling in our region.

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Built to Serve – The American Red Cross

Published - August 16, 2022

Built to Serve is a monthly show spotlighting non-profit organizations at work in our community. In this episode, host Tammy Palmer talks with Lisa Smith, Executive Director of the American Red Cross of Eastern New York.

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S06 Ep50: Patchwork Quilt, Part XXXIV

Published - August 13, 2022

“Music is the great uniter.  An incredible force.  Something that people who differ on everything and anything else can have in comon.”  – Sarah Dessen   Once more, it’s time to add a block to our Patchwork Quilt.  And it’s an incredible variety this week – works for saxophone, flute, even a concerto.  Let’s enjoy these wonderful works.   Patchwork Quilt, Part XXXIV   Pablo Ziegler:  Sandunga, from “Suite Canyengue” Susan Palma-Nidel, flute; Borromeo String Quartet “elegante” Flutewine Productions Barbara York:  Three Odd Dances Glen Gillis, saxophone; Bonnie Nicholson, piano “Saxspectrum 3” MSR Classics 1712 Eleanor Alberga:  Two-Piano Suite Nyaho/Garcia Piano

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Science Today with Dr. Rich Kopecky – Episode 2

Published - August 11, 2022

Community FM · Science Today- Episode 2 In this month’s episode of Science Today, host Dr. Rich Kopecky has big news about some small bacteria, we learn what makes the tiny tardigrade so tough, plus much more from the pages of worldwide science journals.  

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Central Current Radio – Ken Jackson

Published - August 11, 2022

In this episode of Central Current Radio, Host Rick Wright and Central Current Editor-in-Chief Julie McMahon talk about the state of local journalism with Ken Jackson, the longtime editor and publisher of Urban CNY and the Constitution, Syracuse’s longest-standing Black-owned newspaper.  

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Classic FM Presents the Music Educator Award

Published - August 8, 2022

WCNY Classic FM, Central and Northern New York’s community-owned public broadcaster, is celebrating its 50th anniversary as our region’s only classical music station. As part of this observance, we are very pleased to announce a new recognition program for local teachers. At least monthly starting this September and throughout the coming school year, we will honor a deserving Central New York teacher with the Classic FM Music Educator Award. Each honoree will be recognized on Classic FM and will receive a plaque that we intend to present in person at an appropriate school gathering. The award-winner will also have the

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S06 Ep49: One and Many

Published - August 6, 2022

“I won’t start a piece until I meet with the person, hear them play, and hear what they like.”  – Jennifer Higdon   Most of us know what a concerto is – a soloist, accompanied by an orchestra.  Yet is requires a delicate balancing act by a composer to ensure the orchestra supports – but doesn’t overwhelm – the soloist.  This week, concertos by women who have achieved that mastery of balance.   One and Many Jennifer Higdon:  Harp Concerto, Mvt. 2 Yolanda Kondonassis, harp Rochester Philharmonic; Ward Stare, conductor “American Rapture” Azica Rain Worthington: In Passages Mojca Romušćak, violin Croatian

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