Feminine Fusion
S10 Ep18: New Year, New Start
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January 3, 2026
“When I say ‘happy new year,’
I’m really wishing you more happy days,
than sad days,
more joy than misery,
more laughter than tears…
and the wisdom to accept,
that they all belong.” – Donna Ashworth
As we jump into 2026, it’s a great opportunity to recognize some of the women who have a lot to contribute in the coming months and years.
“New Year, New Start”
Caroline Shaw: Optics, Light and Shadow
Attacca Quartet; Sō Percussion; Roomful of Teeth
“Leonardo da Vinci (original score)”
Nonesuch 7559789841
Susie Ibarra: Drum Sketches (excerpts)
Susie Ibarra, percussion
“Drum Sketches”
Innova 677
Jessie Montgomery: Coincident Dances
Chicago Sinfonietta; Mei-Ann Chen, conductor
“Project W”
Cedille 90000 185
Olivia Belli: Limina Luminis
Anna Lapwood, organ
“Firedove”
Sony Classical
Clarice Assad: Book of Spells
Merian Ensemble
“Book of Spells”
Navona 6644
Diane Jones: Earth Rise
Trio Casals
“Moto Celeleste”
Navona 6266
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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