Frank Dominguez – Host, Concierto


Published - May 8, 2020

Frank Dominguez – Host, Concierto Frank Dominguez is the host and producer of Concierto, the weekly program of classical music presented in English and Spanish, and heard every Saturday morning on Classic FM.  Frank has shared some wonderful music and memories with us.   https://www.wcny.org/classicfm/classical-companion/ClassCompDominguezWeb.mp3 Ralph Vaughan Williams The Lark Ascending Sarah Chang, violin; London Philharmonic Orchestra; Bernard Haitink, conducto Ernesto Lecuona Siboney Rodolfo Brito, piano Antonin Dvorak Goin’ Home (Largo from the New World Symphony) Kathleen Battle, soprano Arturo Marquez Danzon No. 2 Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra; Gustavo Dudamel, conductor Gustav Mahler Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection” – Finale Vienna

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Robert Auler – Founder & Artistic Director – LaVeck Concerts


Published - May 6, 2020

Robert Auler – Founder & Artistic Director – LaVeck Concerts Favorite Works Playlist https://www.wcny.org/classicfm/classical-companion/ClassCompAulerWeb.mp3   Pianist Robert Auler is the founder and artistic director of the LaVeck Concert Series in Pulaski, NY, and is the Department Chair and Professor of Piano at SUNY-Oswego.  He has given us a wide-ranging list of favorites, from classical to jazz to pop.  And the list includes works chosen by every member of his family! Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 7 Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra; Sir Daniel Barenboim, conductor Samuel Barber Adagio for Strings Royal Scottish National Orchestra; Marin Alsop, conductor John Adams China Gates Andrew

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S4-35: Finding Her Voice

Published - May 2, 2020

“When we sing together, we sound amazing! Because we’re bonded like sisters.”  – Racheal Olowationogun   There’s something special about the sound of women’s voices raise together in song.  It is moving to be part of such an ensemble, and is a beautiful thing to behold.  Today, performances from women’s choirs across the globe.   “Finding Her Voice” Bo Holten:  Ego Flos Campi Danish National Girls’ Choir Phillip Faber, director “Wisdom and Folly and Other Choral Works” Chandos 10320 Harri Wessman:  Vesi vasyy lumen alle (Water Under Snow is Weary) Hodie Vocal Ensemble Jean-Claude Wilkens, director “Kaleidosope” Carus 83150 Christos Samara: 

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Tips for Fighting the Virus from 100 Black Men of Syracuse

Published - May 1, 2020

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Geddes Federal Savings presents ‘A Concert for Our Times,’ May 9 on WCNY-TV with live performances by Symphoria musicians

Published - May 1, 2020

WCNY, Central New York’s community-owned flagship public broadcaster, in partnership with Symphoria, will broadcast a two-hour concert, performed live from the TV Studios at the Robert J. Daino Broadcast and Education Center, from 8 to 10 p.m., May 9. The concert is presented by Geddes Federal Savings. The concert will provide viewers and listeners with an evening of comfort, hope, and joy in these challenging times. Diane Jones and Bruce Paulsen of Classic FM will host the concert, which will feature solos, duets, and a special ensemble piece, “Living Room Music.” “We are excited to present this two-hour live Symphoria

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Julie Pretzat –Artistic Director, Syracuse Vocal Ensemble


Published - May 1, 2020

Julie Pretzat –Artistic Director, Syracuse Vocal Ensemble Favorite Works Playlist http://www.wcny.org/classicfm/classical-companion/ClassCompPretzatWeb.mp3   Dr. Julie Pretzat is the returning Artistic Director for the Syracuse Vocal Ensemble.  After working in college administration for some time, she is thrilled to return to her first passion – music.  Julie has some wonderful choral works to share with us:   Maurice Durufle Sanctus, Agnus Dei, and In Paradisum, from Requiem Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus; Robert Shaw, conductor Gabriel Faure Sanctus, Pie Jesu, and Agnus Dei, from Requiem Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus; Robert Shaw, conductor Giuseppe Verdi Dies Irae, from Requiem William Ferris Chorale;

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