Feminine Fusion
S10 Ep18: New Year, New Start
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January 10, 2026
“I’m not threatened by any culture; in fact, I’m very curious, and I want to learn.” – Tania León
The 2026 Grammy nominations are in, and there are a lot of women in the mix! Let’s take a listen to some of their contributions, in advance of the voting.
“For Your Consideration”
Emma O’Halloran: Me and Kathleen (from “Mary Motorhead”)
Naomi Louisa O’Connell, mezzo-soprano
Irish National Opera; Irish National Opera Orchestra; Elaine Kelly, conductor
“Trade / Mary Motorhead”
Signum Classics 951
Dmitri Shostakovich: Piano Concerto No. 2
Yuja Wang, piano
Boston Symphony Orchestra; Andris Nelsons, conductor
“Shostakovich: The Piano Concertos; Solo Works”
Deutsche Grammophon 4466956
Tania León: Raíces (Origins)
London Philharmonic Orchestra; Edward Gardner, conductor
“Raíces (Origins)”
LPO 135
Karen LeFrak: Miami Concerto
Sharon Isbin, guitar
Orchestra of St. Lukes; Enrico Lopez-Yañez, conductor
(Producer: Elaine Martone)
“Romántico”
KLM 026
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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