Monthly Archives: February, 2020

S4-26: Looking Back

Published - February 29, 2020

“Whatever you are is because of what your ancestors have done.”  – Li Lu   The accomplishments of women from Medieval times and forward have laid the foundation for all that we are able to accomplish today.  In this episode, music from Sappho and Kassia, Strozzi and de la Guerre, and more.   “Looking Back” Kassia:  I Edessa VocaMe “Kassia: Byzantine Hymns from the first female composer of the Occident” Christophorus 77308 Sappho: The Bridal Day Petros Tabouris “Secular Music of Greek Antiquity, Vol. 2” FM Records 809 Khosrovidukht:  Zarmanali e Ints (Wondrous it is to me) Sharakan Early Music Ensemble “The Music

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S4-25: Sing! Part 2

Published - February 22, 2020

“Value your time and expertise.  If you want to do what you do to the best of your ability, you have to make time to do it well.  And unless you show the world that you value what you bring to the table, you can’t expect them to do it. Go for it!”  – Morna Edmundson   Women coming together to sing is a marvelous event.  This episode highlights music from all-female vocal ensembles, as well as soloists.   “Sing! Part 2” Thorkell Sigurbjörnsson:  Til þín drottin hnatta og heima (To Thee Lord of Earth and Heaven) Graduale Nobili; Jon Stefansson, conductor “In

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S4-24: One Life – Margaret Bonds

Published - February 15, 2020

“Music has to be human, and people have to like it; it has to move them spiritually and intellectually.”  – Margaret Bonds   Composer Margaret Bonds was an influential African American woman in the music world – and you probably don’t know her name.  On this episode, we look at the life and music of this talented Chicago native.   “One Life – Margaret Bonds”   Minstrel Man and Dream Variation, from Three Dream Portraits Text by Langston Hughes Icy Rene Simpson, soprano Artina McCain, piano “I, too” Longhorn Music Troubled Water Althea Waite, piano “Black Diamonds” Cambria 1097 Songs of

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S4-23: Elemental Music, Part 2

Published - February 8, 2020

“Music can connect people in ways beyond notes on a page.”  – Christina Rusnak   The four elements – earth, air, fire, and water – were viewed by the ancient Greeks as the foundation upon which all of nature and indeed, the world, could be explained.  The music on this episode may not explain the world, but they were inspired by these four elemental building blocks.   “Elemental Music, Part 2”     Manuel de Falla:  Danza Ritual del Fuego, from “El Amor Brujo” Yu Kosuge, piano “Four Elements, Vol. 2 – Fire” Orchid Classics 100108 Luna Pearl Woolf:  Aprés Moi, le Déluge

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Connect NY: Vaping Epidemic in New York State

Published - February 1, 2020

More than 2,000 reported cases of vaping-related illness nationwide, including at least 39 deaths. More than 165 cases have been reported in New York, and outside of New York City. On the next Connect NY, health leaders in Monroe County talk about what they are doing to respond to this crisis.

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S4-22: Women of Color: Leaders

Published - February 1, 2020

“Nationality, gender, accent…everything disappears when you just close your eyes and listen.”  – Simone Menezes   Being a successful leader demands respect.  Challenging enough on its own, and often more difficult when you add both gender and racial bias into the equations.  This episode features women of color who have taken up the conductor’s baton.   “Women of Color: Leaders”   Juventino Rosas:  Sobre las Olas Alondra de la Parra, conductor Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas “Me Alma Mexicana/My Mexican Soul” Sony 75555 Detlev Glanert:  Frenesia Xian Zhang, conductor Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra “Horizon 6” RCA 15001 Adriana Holszky:  Floten des Lichts Kay George Roberts,

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