Feminine Fusion

S08 Ep21: Patchwork Quilt, Part XL

by Diane Jones

January 20, 2024

“I’m imagining we’re standing there (in Zambia), gazing at the sky, overwhelmed by the magnitude of what we can see.  I’m imagining that as we stare upwards, our minds can almost take us there, travelling through the night sky and exploring individual stars with their unique personalities and characteristics.” – Anna Lapwood

Let’s add another patch to our quilt, with these recent releases from talented women.  From the sun to the stars, adventures await in the music we’ll hear.

“Patchwork Quilt, Part XL”

Giovanni Bottesini:  Elegy No. 1
Mikyung Sung, double bass; Jaemin Shin, piano
“The Colburn Sessions”
Modus Vivendi Media 2301

Louise Farrenc:  Sonate pour Piano et Violoncelle, Op. 46
Mary Ellen Haupert, piano; Kirsten Whitson, cello
“Louise Dumont Farrenc: Deux Sonates de Chambre”
Centaur 3271

J.S. Bach:  Chaconne from Violin Partita No. 2
Anabel Montesinos, guitar
“A Touch of Time”
Guitarcoop

Barbara Harbach:  Following the Sacred Sun – Suite for Orchestra (excerpts)
London Philharmonic Orchestra; David Angus, conductor
“Barbara Harbach: Orchestra Music VII”
MSR Classics 1742

Philip Glass:  Mad Rush
Anna Lapwood, organ
“Luna”
Sony Classical

Ēriks Ešenvalds & Sara Teasdale:  Stars
Pembroke College Chapel Choir; Anna Lapwood, conductor
“Luna”
Sony Classical

Run time: 58:29

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.