Monthly Archives: November, 2025

S10 Ep11: It’s a String Thing

Published - November 15, 2025

“Even though I am the only live performer in each piece, it never feels like a solo.  I actually feel that I am in a way performing with the composer.'”  – Yvonne Lam, violin Over the centuries, the acceptance and propriety of women playing stringed instruments has varied widely.  In Victorian England, women who insisted on playing cello did so sitting side-saddle, so as not to place the instrument between their legs.  We’ve come a long way since then.  On this episode, performances from some of today’s best string players.   “It’s a String Thing” Leonard Bernstein:  Make Our Garden Grow, from

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Our New Neighbors, Episode 30 – Haoyang Zhou

Published - November 14, 2025

On this edition of Our New Neighbors, host Maryna Bagovska is joined by Haoyang Zhou. Born in Beijing, China, Haoyang Zhou moved to the United States at the age of 14 to study abroad in Asheville, North Carolina. He is now a PhD student attending Syracuse University’s Physics department where he works with granular locomotion.

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Nov. 13, 2025: Jeffrey Siegel, Keyboard Conversations

Published - November 13, 2025

    Jeffrey Siegel brings another Keyboard Conversations concert to the Munson this weekend.  He spoke to host Diane Jones about the “Poetic Tone Pictures” he’ll be presenting, as well as the joys of bringing music to audiences of new classical listeners as well as long-time classical fans. Check out the Keyboard Conversations website here. And the Munson website here.

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Nov. 12, 2025: Herb Geller Memorial Scholarship

Published - November 12, 2025

    The Herb Geller Memorial Scholarship Concert series continues this weekend.  We had a chance to talk to conductor John Flaver and scholarship administrator Jeff Geller about this weekend’s performance, the scholarship fund, and the importance of music education. More about the work of the Herb Geller Memorial Scholarship is available here.

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WCNY’s TravelAuc Getaways Returns November 18!

Published - November 12, 2025

Kick Off the Holiday Shopping Season with WCNY’s TravelAuc Getaways! Tune in Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 23 at 8 p.m. for the TravelAuc Getaways Show! Discover the perfect getaway or gift one to someone special this holiday season. Tune in for a sneak peek of these exciting getaways, each starting at 55% off their value! Don’t miss your chance to score incredible travel deals. The online auction opens Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 9 p.m. and closes on Sunday, Nov. 23 at 9 p.m. Browse all the amazing getaways at wcny.org/travelauction. Share the fun with friends and family—near or far! They can stream

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“The D.O.T. P.O.D.”: Veterans Day

Published - November 11, 2025

This Veterans Day the DOT POD is taking time to honor the veterans within our DOT family; the people whose dedication to our country continues through their service to the people of New York. In this episode, Josh and Anya are joined by one of these dedicated employees who is ensuring that our veterans are supported every day at DOT — Cody Baker, Director of Facilities and Employee Safety, as well as NYSDOT’s Veteran Services Liaison. The D.O.T. P.O.D. shares stories from the agency that keeps you moving, the New York State Department of Transportation.

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Nov. 10, 2025: Oswego Festival Chorus

Published - November 10, 2025

  The Oswego Festival Chorus is preparing for their winter concert, “Not One Sparrow Is Forgotten.”  Director Dr. Benjamin May spoke to host Diane Jones about the concert, choosing the works to accompany the Faure Requiem, and even told us a bit about shape note hymns.     More about the Oswego Festival Chorus is available here.

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Classic FM Fundraiser Nov. 18 & 19

Published - November 7, 2025

WCNY will host its Classic FM fundraiser on Nov. 18 & 19 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The two-day event will feature special programming, gifts, and voices typically only heard behind the scenes at WCNY. This annual event is critically important to WCNY’s ability to offer new programs and crystal-clear classics on our FM station and livestream. Friends of WCNY can make donations online at wcny.org/supportclassical or by calling 800-451-9269, now through Nov. 19. Each gift will strengthen WCNY’s commitment to providing exceptional programming and classical music to our listening region. Thank you for your additional support during this fundraiser.

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Nov. 6, 2025: Modigliani Quartet at SFCM

Published - November 6, 2025

  Amaury Coeytaux, violinist of the Modigliani Quartet, spoke to host Diane Jones about this weekend’s concert with the Syracuse Friends of Chamber Music.  He told us how the quartet formed and chose it’s name, spoke about the concert, and the quartet’s current project to record all of the Beethoven String Quartets.     More from the Syracuse Friends of Chamber Music is available here. And the Modigliani String Quartet here.

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Checkup From the Neck-Up, Episode 35 – Chasing Our Dreams: Early Choosing and Mid-life Re-Choosing

Published - November 6, 2025

On this edition of Checkup From the Neck-Up, Dr. Neckup Rich O’Neill’s guest is psychiatrist, researcher, and author Dr. Seetha Ramanathan. She talks about initially wanting to be a nuclear physicist, how cultural and family influences led her to choose medicine, how a question from a patient sparked a career change from surgery to psychiatry, and what is now giving her the freedom for a dramatic change despite her distinguished career in psychiatry. And… she suggests how to talk to our kids about creating a happy life while being true to oneself.  

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Nov. 5, 2025: Jupiter String Quartet at Hamilton College

Published - November 5, 2025

  The Jupiter String Quartet is coming to Hamilton College on November 14th.  Violinists Meg Freivogel and Mélanie Clapiès joined mid-day host Diane Jones to talk about the concert, the importance of core repertoire and new music, and tell us about the origins of the Jupiter Quartet.   More information at the Hamilton College website. And on the Jupiter String Quartet website.

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Repeating History, Episode 15 – Dr. Thomas Guiler author of, “The Handcrafted Utopia: Arts and Crafts in America’s Progressive Era”

Published - November 4, 2025

On the latest episode of Repeating History, our guest is Dr. Thomas Guiler, Director of Museum Affairs at the Oneida Community Mansion House. Dr. Guiler is the author of the brand new book, The Handcrafted Utopia: Arts and Crafts in America’s Progressive Era. This excellent new monograph examines the fascinating history of three of the nation’s most important utopian communities, Byrdcliff, Rose Valley, and Roycroft. In response to the trauma of industrialization and urbanization in the late-nineteenth century, the Arts and Crafts Movement took America by storm. Art exhibits, workshops, and societie dedicated to handicraft, worker dignity, and the production

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CNY Latino Podcast, Episode 85 – Country Style Homes and Sea Like Towns

Published - November 4, 2025

(#85, 11/04/25) In these episodes for November of CNY Latino: cnylatinonewspaper.com/Podcast, we are going to demonstrate how small ‘country style’ towns in the United States, celebrate their anniversary, by showing and walking around one of our Hometown – Tully, NY. We also will be showing around the beautiful northern Maritime town of Alexandria Bay, and how it is during a ‘Summer Day’, as a possible similarity to the Oceanic or ‘sea-like’ towns, we have in our Maritime Countries. En estos episodios de noviembre, vamos a mostrar cómo los pequeños pueblos de estilo rural en Estados Unidos celebran su aniversario, recorriendo

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Nov. 3, 2025: Oswego Opera Presents “Company”

Published - November 3, 2025

  The Oswego Opera Theater is gearing up for it’s next production – Stephen Sondheim’s “Company.”  Director Benjamin Spierman and tenor Matthew Youngblood (“Robert”) stopped into the studios to talk about the production, the new venue, and what keeps the opera company going strong.     Information about Oswego Opera Theater is available on their website.

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Funky Foodies Episode 407: The Funkies Get Down and Dirty

Published - November 1, 2025

Zacky Z shows up with a wagon filled with plants, but explains to the Funkies that there’s more work to be done before planting can begin. Funky Foodies is a podcast for kids, and it’s produced right here in Central New York. Tween foodies Frankie, Fern, and Zara share a passion for food and its impacts on the environment. Adventures follow after they form an alliance called Funky Foodies, Inc., pledging to, “Save the Planet, One Veggie Burger at a Time.” Kid-friendly recipes reflecting the theme of each episode are included.

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