Feminine Fusion

S4-35: Finding Her Voice

by Diane Jones

May 2, 2020

Amies Freedom Choir

“When we sing together, we sound amazing! Because we’re bonded like sisters.”  – Racheal Olowationogun

There’s something special about the sound of women’s voices raise together in song.  It is moving to be part of such an ensemble, and is a beautiful thing to behold.  Today, performances from women’s choirs across the globe.

“Finding Her Voice”

Bo Holten:  Ego Flos Campi
Danish National Girls’ Choir
Phillip Faber, director
“Wisdom and Folly and Other Choral Works”
Chandos 10320

Harri Wessman:  Vesi vasyy lumen alle (Water Under Snow is Weary)
Hodie Vocal Ensemble
Jean-Claude Wilkens, director
“Kaleidosope”
Carus 83150

Christos Samara:  5 Songs
Thamyriades
“Peace is when…”
Phasma Music 018

Joseph Rheinberger:  Mass in E-flat Major, Op. 155
Elektra Women’s Choir
Brian Nixon, organ; Lorraine Reinhardt soprano
“Rheinberger Sacred Music VI – Missa et Hymni”
Carus 83145

Eric Whitacre:  The Seal Lullaby and Lux Arumque
Luminos
Sauli Hannuksela, artistic director
“In Lucem”
Alba 54

Run time: 59:29

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.