Feminine Fusion
S10 Ep12: It’s a Percussion Thing
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November 22, 2025
“Percussion is physical, as most instruments are. The body must function well in order to play the instruments well.” – Evelyn Glennie
There are certain characteristics that identify an instrument as a piano – a keyboard, pedals, etc. Or a flute. But what is “percussion?” This episode shares works and performances from women specializing on the marimba.
“It’s a Percussion Thing”
J.S. Bach: Prelude & Fugue No. 1 from “The Well Tempered Clavier, Book I”
Beverley Johnston, marimba
“Marimbach”
CBC 1033
John Thrower: Aurora borealis
Katarzyna Myćka, marimba
Franz Bach, Thomas Keltch, Michael Schuller – percussion
“Marimba Dance”
Audite 97462
Marta Ptaszynska: Graffito
Sun-Min Shim, marimba
“Graffito”
Animato 6110
Toru Takemitsu: Raintree
Daniella Ganeva, marimba
“50 Minimalist Classics”
Signum
Tim Brady: Circling
Marie-Josée Simard, marimba
Lise Daoust, flute
“Laube Enchantée”
Atma Classique 22115
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.
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