Monthly Archives: October, 2022

S07 Ep07: Alone in a Room

Published - October 15, 2022

“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” – Maya Angelou   The Covid-19 pandemic changed the art world dramatically.  Many musicians took the opportunity to explore new – and old – repertoire, often heading into the recording studio alone.  Here are some of the recordings from those efforts, created Alone in a Room.   Alone in a Room Paola Prestini:  Water Sprite (inspired by Ravel’s “Ondine”) Inna Faliks, piano “Reimagine: Beethoven & Ravel” Navona 6352 Stefania de Kenessey:  Lead Me Alone Stefania de Kenessey, electronics “in her

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October 14, 2022: Victor Vallo, Syr. & Auburn Chamber Orch.

Published - October 14, 2022

  Victor Vallo is music director of both the Syracuse Chamber Orchestra (now in it’s second season) and the Auburn Chamber Orchestra (in it’s 36th season).  Victor stopped by the studios to talk about two concerts coming up from these two orchestras.  He gave us insight into the music and musicians as well.   More about the Syracuse Chamber Orchestra is available here. And the Auburn Chamber Orchestra here.

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October 13, 2022: Marietta von Bernuth, CMSU

Published - October 13, 2022

  Marietta von Bernuth with the Chamber Music Society of Utica stopped into the Classic FM studios today to tell us all about the upcoming concert season.  She talked about the outstanding artists coming to the stage, as well as the outreach efforts of CMSU for students and refugees.  You’ll want to learn more about them!   Find out about the Chamber Music Society of Utica here.  

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‘Behind the Woman’ Season 3 Premieres Oct. 11 on WCNY-TV

Published - October 9, 2022

WCNY, Central New York’s community-owned public broadcaster, will premiere season 3 of its television series, “Behind the Woman” on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 9 p.m. on WCNY-TV. This 13-part series shares the personal stories of diverse women leaders across Central New York, in order to empower other women to pursue their goals and dreams. In season three, we’ll travel around Central New York with host and creator of “Behind the Woman,” Dr. Juhanna Rogers, as she highlights the inspiring work being done by diverse women leaders in our community. We’ll also explore who each woman is behind their title, and

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CNY Latino Podcast, Episode 2

Published - October 8, 2022

(#2, 10/8/22) Welcome to our second podcast show in partnership with the local radio Station WCNY. In this episode we will present a couple of interesting interviews we did in the past…one with Nelson Vergara, Founder & CEO 360 Protective Solutions, a Colombian Culture Veteran and ex-cop, who will explain to our audience how to survive an active shooter. The other is an interview with two young Puerto Rican sisters who wrote a book to entertain and educate children, with the Culture in mind. We hope you like them and find them interesting. Bienvenidos a nuestro Segundo show de Podcast

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S07 Ep06: What’s In A Name?

Published - October 8, 2022

“For what’s in a name?  Would not that which we call a rose by any other name smell as sweet?” – William Shakespeare, Romeo & Juliet   How does an ensemble choose their name?  That’s the question posed this week.  A painter, a nun, even a comic strip, all inspired these ensembles.   What’s In A Name? Traditional, arr. Danielle Kuhlmann:  The Trees They Grow So High Genghis Barbie “2 Legit” Independent Margaret Brouwer:  Crosswinds Cassatt String Quartet “Margaret Brouwer: Crosswinds” CRI 821 Gabriela Lena Frank:  Four Folk Songs Claremont Trio “Queen of Hearts” Tria Records Nico Muhly:  Fast Dances Duo Scorpio

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Built to Serve – Catholic Charities

Published - October 7, 2022

In this episode, host Tammy Palmer talks with Mike Melara, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Onondaga County. They discuss the organization’s wide range of services for the region’s disadvantaged, plus their important work facilitating refugee resettlement. Built to Serve is a monthly show spotlighting non-profit organizations at work in our community.

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Thursday Morning Roundtable, Elizabeth Dunbar, 10/6/22

Published - October 7, 2022

Thursday Morning Roundtable on Oct. 6 welcomed Elizabeth Dunbar, Director and CEO of the Everson Museum. She highlights key moments in the Museum’s 127-year history, discusses the evolving role of the museum in the 21st century, and previews exciting upcoming projects and programs. TMR is a weekly public service program, sponsored by Syracuse University’s Office of Community Engagement, which features experts speaking on local, state, and national issues of concern to the community. For a complete listing of TMR sessions, see the Thursday Morning Roundtable page at wcny.org.  

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Central Current Radio – Lekia Hill

Published - October 6, 2022

In this episode of Central Current Radio, Host Rick Wright and Editor-in-Chief Julie McMahon talk with Lekia Hill, the creator of the “Powerful Voices” app, designed to connect users with their legislators to help facilitate positive social and community change. For the latest coverage from the Central Current team click here.  

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Innovate to Educate, Premiere Episode – LaFayette “Big Picture” High School

Published - October 6, 2022

Innovate to Educate is a monthly show exploring new and often unique approaches to education being utilized in Central New York schools. In this premiere episode, host Jody Manning speaks with teacher Leonardo Oppedisano and student Olivia Virnoche about the LaFayette “Big Picture” High School, the only one of its kind in our region. Click here for more information on this innovative approach to learning.

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Science Today with Dr. Rich Kopecky – Episode 4

Published - October 5, 2022

In this edition of Science Today, Dr. Rich Kopecky brings us unexpected insights into the worsening severity of recent hurricanes, along with many other interesting findings from worldwide science journals.  

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CNY Latino Podcast, Premiere Episode

Published - October 1, 2022

(#1, 10/1/22) The CNY Latino Podcast project is a venture that the small Hispanic Media company CNY Latino tried to start in 2020. Several issues (funds, personnel, COVID, etc.) delayed its start, but in the middle of 2022, an invitation from WCNY motivated Hugo Acosta, the founder and president of CNY Latino, to launch this podcast. CNY Latino has now partnered with WCNY to start “The CNY Latino PODCAST Project,” and to expand upon CNY Latino’s existing weekly “Spanish” Radio show “Hablando con Central New York.” Similar to the Radio show, The CNY Latino Podcast Project will be a series

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Check It Out – Finding a Library Book Online

Published - October 1, 2022

Maggie Foster and Tom Walters from Onondaga County Public Libraries co-host “Check It Out” on Community FM. This week, how to look up library books online, and much more! More information available here.

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S07 Ep05: Songs Touching Many Hearts

Published - October 1, 2022

  “Those who wish to sing always find a song.” – Swedish proverb   It’s a special feeling to hear women singing together.  This week music reflecting science, sonics, and society, from all-female vocal ensembles.   Songs Touching Many Hearts   Tellu Turkka:  Ancient Vocabularies Carmina Slovenica “DERT endemic songs” Independent Eric Tuan: Displacement Peninsula Women’s Chorus “Women Making Waves” Independent Joan Szymko, text by Audre Lorde: She Who Makes Her Meaning Clear (Gamba Adisa) MUSE, Cincinnati’s Women’s Choir “We Who Make Our Meaning Clear” Independent Sound Circle: Into the Night Sound Circle “Invitation: Sonic Explorations” Independent Richard Einhorn: The

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