March 4, 2018: One, Two, Three, Four

Published - February 26, 2018

“Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.”  – Judy Garland     On this episode, we’re counting on women.  Solo, duo, trio, and quartet, from piano to strings to winds to brass.   “One, Two, Three, Four” Sergei Prokofiev:  Sonata No. 7 in B-flat Major, Op. 83 Martha Argerich, piano “Martha Argerich: Early Recordings” Deutsche Grammophon 479 5978 Joaquin Rodrigo:  Fantasia para un gentilhombre Sparx “Reflections” Firestar 978795 Ellen Taaffe Zwilich:  Piano Trio The Claremont Trio “American Trios” Tria Jónsi:  Hengilás Genghis Barbie “Songs for Noa” CD Baby     Run time:  58:21 Feminine Fusion highlights

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February 25, 2018: The Beat Goes On

Published - February 19, 2018

“I am not with the drummer.  I AM the drummer.”  – Michelle Sandlin   It’s been a while since we showcased percussionists on Feminine Fusion.  So here is an opportunity to listen to another group of talented women percussionists.  You may not have heard their names before, but I’m sure they’ll make an impression.   “The Beat Goes On” Nancy van de Vate:  Two for Two Jane Boxall, marimba “Nancy van de Vate: Chamber Music, Vol. IX” Vienna Modern Masters 2055 Susie Ibarra:  Drum Sketch No. 1 Susie Ibarra, percussion “Drum Sketches” Innova 677 Keiko Abe:  Michi Rebecca Kite, marimba “Prism” CD Baby Jeffrey

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WCNY invites the community to Cozy Up with free skating, contest

Published - February 14, 2018

WCNY, Central New York’s flagship public broadcaster invites the community to cozy up and stay warm for the remainder of the winter season. WCNY hosts a free night of skating at the Clinton Square Ice Skating Rink in Syracuse located at 2 S. Clinton St. in Syracuse from 4:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22. Skaters and attendees will enjoy free hot cocoa, tasty treats, giveaways, prizes, and more! To learn more about the event, visit wcny.org/events. In collaboration with the Cozy Up event, WCNY is sponsoring a contest on Facebook. To enter, visit WCNY’s Facebook page. Like the Cozy Up post

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WCNY announces Makers: Women Who Make America honorees

Published - February 12, 2018

WCNY is proud to announce its Sixth Annual Makers: Women Who Make America honorees. These 10 women will be honored at the March 8, 2017 award ceremony to be held at 11 a.m. in the Wesleyan Chapel of the Women’s Rights Historical Park in Seneca Falls. The ceremony is free and open to the public; a post-ceremony luncheon will follow. Registration for either or both of the events can be made at: www.wcny.org/events. The awards first started in collaboration with the PBS documentary “Makers: Women Who Make America.” Since then, WCNY has continued the Makers Awards as a way to

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February 18, 2018: Patchwork Quilt VII

Published - February 12, 2018

“We are all patchwork, and so shapeless and diverse in composition that each bit, each moment, plays its own game.”  – Michel de Montaigne   Time for another Patchwork Quilt episode.  Here are some works that I’m excited to share with you.   “Patchwork Quilt VII” Jeanne Zaidel-Rudolph:  Suite Afrique Jeanne Zaidel-Rudolph, piano; Walter Money, viola Live performance – used with permission Patricia Julien:  Among the Hidden Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra; Petr Vronsky, conductor “Prisma” Navona 6141 Dalia Raudinokytė With:  Primo cum lumine solis Daniel Lippe, guitar “Solitarius” New Focus Recordings 186 Paulinho da Viola & Fernando Costa:  Choro Negro Margaret Herlehy, oboe; Henrique Eisenmann, piano

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February 11, 2018: Low Strung

Published - February 5, 2018

“It is an attention-getter.  I mean, it’s hard to ignore a woman lugging a cello around.”  – Lori Singer   This week we focus on the low strings – cello and bass – and the talented women who play.  You’ll also learn about Jane Little, who holds the Guiness world record for the longest-serving orchestral musician.   “Low Strung” Ludwig van Beethoven:  Cello Sonata No. 4 in C Major Jacqueline Du Pré, cello; Daniel Barenboim, piano “Beethoven: Cello Sonatas & Variations” Angel/EMI 86242 Franz Joseph Haydn:  Piano Trio No. 25 in G Major Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio (Sharon Robinson, cello; Jaime Laredo, violin; Joseph Kalichstein, piano)

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Women’s History Month

Published - February 2, 2018

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WCNY to premiere documentary on legendary American radio station WAER in March, public invited to Premiere Party

Published - February 1, 2018

WCNY, Central New York’s flagship public broadcaster has announced it will air the broadcast premiere of “The Miracle Microphone: The Impossible History and History Makers of WAER Radio,” a documentary film chronicling the 70-year history of America’s most storied and accomplished college radio stations. The film premieres at 9 p.m. March 5 across WCNY’s19-county viewing area. For viewing information, visit wcny.org/wheretowatch. To celebrate the film, WCNY and WAER are hosting a Premiere Party from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. March 1 at The Studios at WCNY. The event features a mix ‘n mingle, light appetizers, drinks, giveaways, and networking. Tickets are

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Daniel Tiger Paint Party and Story Time at WCNY

Published - February 1, 2018

WCNY, Central New York’s flagship public broadcaster and Painting with a Twist Syracuse-DeWitt present a Daniel Tiger Paint Party & Story Time Feb. 17 at WCNY in Syracuse. Kick off the winter break with a family-friendly community event! Guests will first get the opportunity to preview PBS KIDS’ newest television show, “Pinkalicious & Peterrific.” This screening is free in WCNY’s Education Center in the Enterprise America City. The first 100 guests will receive a special gift. (12:30-1 p.m.) Following the preview, paid guests will stay for the Daniel Tiger Paint Party & Story Time! School-aged children ages 5 to 9 will enjoy a

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