Feminine Fusion

December 4, 2016: Screen Queens

by Diane Jones

December 1, 2016

Rachel Portman
1996 Oscar, Best Original Score

“You have to remain flexible, and you must be your own critic at all times.”  – Hans Zimmer

The film industry has been – and, for the most part, continues to be – dominated by men.  But women are definitely making inroads, and on this episode of Feminine Fusion, we’ll hear music from some of the women composing scores for both film and television.  You may not know their names – yet – but you’ll know their music!

“Screen Queens”

Rachel Portman:  Selections from “The Cider House Rules”
Studio Orchestra
“The Cider House Rules: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack”
Sony Classical

Debbie Wiseman:  Tom and Viv
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
“Something Here – The Film & Television Music of Debbie Wiseman”
Silva

Debbie Wiseman:  Wilde
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
“Something Here – The Film & Television Music of Debbie Wiseman”
Silva

Debbie Wiseman:  Wild West
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
“Something Here – The Film & Television Music of Debbie Wiseman”
Silva

Deborah Lurie:  Canoeing; Kiss Goodnight; Alex and Katie
Studio Orchestra
“Safe Haven: Original Motion Picture Score

Lisa Gerrard:  The Wheat; Now We Are Free
The Lyndhurst Orchestra, Gavin Greenaway, cond.
“Music from the Motion Picture Gladiator”
Decca

Wendy Carlos:  Creation of Tron; Tron Scherzo; Miracle and Magician; Theme from Tron; Ending Titles
London Philharmonic Orchestra/Wendy Carlos
“Tron: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack”
CBS

Vivian Kubrick (as Abigail Mead):  Full Metal Jacket; Parris Island
Studio Orchestra
“Full Metal Jacket: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack”
Warner Bros.

Run time:  58:37

Feminine Fusion highlights the roles of women in classical music.  Host Diane Jones brings you stories and music of the women who create, perform and inspire.  Produced in the studios at WCNY-FM.