Feminine Fusion

May 27, 2018: Two by Two

by Diane Jones

May 21, 2018

Duo Scorpio

“Music, when soft voices die, vibrates in the memory.” – Percy Bysshe Shelley

There is something magical about the give-and-take between two individuals making music together.  On this episode, women who perform in pairs.

“Two by Two”

Beethoven:  Adagio für die Flötenuhr
Duo Varino
“Duo Varino”
Spektral 1286373637612

Paul Patterson:  Allusions
Retorica
English Symphony Orchestra; English String Orchestra
Kenneth Woods, conductor
“21st Century Violin Concertos”
Nimbus NI6295

Nico Muhly:  Fast Dances
Duo Scorpio
“Scorpion Tales”
American Modern Recordings 1035

William Bolcom:  Recuerdos
Susan and Sarah Wang
“American Crossings”
Castigo Classic Recordings 02469

Run time:  58:30

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.