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S10 Ep25: One Life: Jessie Montgomery

by Diane Jones

February 21, 2026

Jessie Montgomery
photo by Jiyang Chen

“My whole career, I’ve been trying to figure out where [performance and composition] come together.”  – Jessie Montgomery

We devote this week’s episode to the life and music of composer/violinist Jessie Montgomery

“One Life: Jessie Montgomery”

(all works composed by Jessie Montgomery unless otherwise noted)

Peace
Heather Tuach, cello; Yoko Misumi, piano
“In the Mirror: Music by Women Composers”
Divine Art 21223

J.S. Bach: Aria, from Goldberg Variations
Catalyst Quartet (Jessie Montgomery, violin)
“Bach/Gould Project”
Azica 71300

Rhapsody No. 1 for Solo Violin
Jessie Montgomery, violin
“Strum: Music for Strings”
Azica 71302

Strum
Catalyst Quartet
“Strum: Music for Strings”
Azica 71302

Coincident Dances
Chicago Sinfonietta; Mei-Ann Chen, conductor
“Project W”
Cedille 90000 185

Rounds
Awadagin Pratt, piano; A Far Cry
“Stillpoint”
New Amsterdam 177

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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.