Feminine Fusion

S10 Ep23: Women of Color – Performers, Part 9

by Diane Jones

February 7, 2026

The String Queens

“Hope is a woman who has lost her fear.”  – Alice Walker

This week, women of color taking center stage with outstanding performances.

“Women of Color – Performers, Part 9”

Ben E. King, Jerry Lieber, Mike Stoller (arr. by The String Queens):  Stand By Me
The String Queens
“Rise”
Independent

Harry Styles, Mitch Rowland, Tyler Johnson, Kid Harpoon (arr. by The String Queens):  Golden
The String Queens
“Rise”
Independent

Adolphus Hailstork: Five Friends: Suite for Piano
Rochelle Sennet, piano
“Bach to Black: Suites for Piano, Volume III”
Albany 1965

Florence Price:  Piano Concerto in One Movement
Michelle Cann, piano
New York Youth Symphony; Michael Repper, conductor
“New York Youth Symphony”
Avie 2503

Carl Nielsen: The Mother: Incidental music
Valerie Coleman, flute
Laura Klugherz, violin
“Country Music: Chenango Summer MusicFest”
Chenango 13001

Andrew Rudin:  Canto di Ritorno
Diane Monroe, violin
Orchestra 2001; James Freeman, conductor
“Orchestra 2001 – to the point”
Innova 745

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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.