Feminine Fusion

May 28, 2017: Sacred Music II

by Diane Jones

May 22, 2017

“Your sacred space is where you can find yourself again and again.”  – Joseph Campbell

Divinity takes many forms, and honoring the sacred in music is an integral part of many spiritual practices.  This episode of Feminine Fusion explores a variety of spiritual works from around the world.

“Sacred Music II”

Isabella Leonarda: Vespro a cappella della Beata Vergine
Nova Ars Cantandi; Giovanni Accai, conductor; Alberto Sala, organ
“Isabella Leonarda: Vespro a cappella della Beata Vergine”
Tactus 623702

Unknown: Ancient Mother
Orpheus Pagan Chamber Choir; Andrew Ravensong, conductor
Cantus Corpus 6024884

Clarice Assad: Sephardic Suite
Cavatina Duo; Avalon String Quartet
“Sephardic Journey”
Cedille 163

ka’apora: Mother
Ulali
“Heartbeat: Voices of First Nations Women”
Smithsonian Folkways

Jennifer Higdon: On the Death of the Righteous
Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia; Alan Harler, conductor
“Metamorphosis”
Innova Records 68062

Run time:  59:28

Feminine Fusion highlights the roles of women in classical music. Host Diane Jones brings you stories and music of the women who create, perform, and inspire. Produced in the studios at WCNY-FM.