Feminine Fusion
September 14 – 20, 2019: One Life: Joan Tower
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September 14, 2019
Joan Tower
“Composing is not an easy activity. But as life goes on, the rewards come in.” – Joan Tower
At 80 years old, Joan Tower is still an active teacher and composer. This week we take a listen to some of her music, and some of her thoughts on composing and women in music.
“One Life: Joan Tower”
Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman
Colorado Symphony; Marin Alsop, conductor
“Joan Tower: Fanfares for the Uncommon Woman”
Koch International 7469
Silver Ladders (excerpt)
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra; Leonard Slatkin, conductor
“Tower: Orchestral Works”
First Edition 0025
Night Fields
Muir Quartet
“Black Topaz”
New World 80470
Petroushskates
Da Capo Chamber Players
“Da Capo Chamber Players 10th Anniversary”
New World 441
Made in America
Nashville Symphony Orchestra; Leonard Slatkin, conductor
“Made in America”
Naxos 8.559328
Trio Cavany (excerpt)
Lincoln Trio
“Notable Women”
Cedille 90000126
58:29
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.
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