Feminine Fusion

S09 Ep46: Fiery Red

by Diane Jones

July 12, 2025

“Can music reflect colors, and colors be reflected in music?” – Jennifer Higdon

Fire and color are the focus this week.  They are sources of incredible inspiration, exhilaration, and introspection.  The works and performances on this program brings those to life.

Fiery Red:

Ralph Towner:  When the Fire Burns Low
Tomomi Kohno, guitar
“Luxe”
Act Infini 1031

Elisabetta Brusa:  Firelights
National Symphony Orchestra of the Ukraine; Fabio Mastrangelo, conductor
“Elisabetta Brusa: Orchestral Works, Vol. 3”
Naxos 555267

Tina Davidson:  Fire on the Mountain
Anthony Orlando, marimba; Don Liuzzi, vibraphone; Charles Abramovic, piano
“I Hear the Mermaids Singing”
CRI 681

Andrea Tarrodi:  Symphony in Fire, Water, Earth and Air, Mvt. 1 – Fire
Nordic Chamber Orchestra; JoAnn Falletta, conductor
“Andrea Tarrodi: Four Elements”
dB Productions 204

Bruce Adolphe, text by Laurie Rubin:  Do You Dream in Color?
Laurie Rubin, mezzo-soprano; Marija Stroke, piano
“do you dream in color?”
Bridge 9364

Jennifer Higdon:  Piano Trio, Mvt. 2 – Fiery Red
Lincoln Trio
“Notable Women”
Cedille 126

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.