Feminine Fusion

Series produced by WCNY

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Feminine Fusion is a free weekly 1-hour radio program that highlights the influence of women in classical music. These are the women throughout history and into the present day who create, perform, and inspire. Composer/announcer Diane Jones of WCNY-FM in Syracuse, NY is your host, and every week showcases some of these remarkable women.

Feminine Fusion is a free weekly 1-hour radio program that highlights the influence of women in classical music. These are the women throughout history and into the present day who create, perform, and inspire. Diane Jones of WCNY-FM in Syracuse, NY is your host, showcasing these remarkable women every week.

Each episode centers around a broad theme, and feature composers, conductors, performers, or teachers. The music presented spans the centuries, from Kassia to Pulitzer Prize-winner Du Yun, with host Diane Jones providing background and insight into the music and individuals you'll hear.

In addition to hosting Feminine Fusion, Diane Jones is the live mid-day host every Monday through Friday on WCNY-FM in Syracuse. She is also a composer, receiving a Billy Joel Fellowship to complete her Masters of Music in Composition. She can be found on stage as well, playing Brazilian drums or her contrabass flute, and hosting pre-show talks with Syracuse Opera. All of this brings a personal touch to her shows.

The program is NPR news compatible. Listeners may contact her at Diane.Jones@wcny.org.
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Feminine Fusion is a free weekly 1-hour radio program that highlights the influence of women in classical music. These are the women throughout history and into the present day who create, perform, and inspire. Diane Jones of WCNY-FM in Syracuse, NY is your host, showcasing these remarkable women every week.Each episode centers around a broad theme, and feature composers, conductors, performers, or teachers. The music presented spans the centuries, from Kassia to Pulitzer Prize-winner Du Yun, with host Diane Jones providing background and insight into the music and individuals you'll hear. In addition to hosting Feminine Fusion, Diane Jones is the live mid-day host every Monday through Friday on WCNY-FM in Syracuse. She is also a composer, receiving a Billy Joel Fellowship to... Show full description


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This week, we highlight some of the Hispanic and Latinx musicians as they showcase their incredible talents.

  • Added: Mar 18, 2022
  • Length: 58:30
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It's fascinating to watch an organist play. This week, music for organ composed or performed by women.

  • Added: Mar 25, 2022
  • Length: 58:30
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Awards season is here, and in this episode we look at some prize winners - and nominees - from last year's Grammys. Works by and about women, gett...

  • Added: Apr 01, 2022
  • Length: 58:30
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As a child she was given the name "Tekalihwa Kwha" which means "she sings." This week a look at the life, music, and legacy of Joanne Shenandoah

  • Added: Apr 08, 2022
  • Length: 58:30
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Rumi said, “The fluteplayer puts breath into a flute, and who makes the music? Not the flute. The fluteplayer!” This week, the undeniable connec...

  • Added: Apr 15, 2022
  • Length: 58:31
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Yet another block for our patchwork quilt of music. No special theme, just great music composed and performed by women.

  • Added: Apr 22, 2022
  • Length: 58:30
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Time for a little romance - specifically, music from women composers of the Romantic era. Works by Teresa Carreno, Clara Schumann, and more.

  • Added: Apr 22, 2022
  • Length: 58:31
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This week, performances in twos and threes. All female duos and trios, including a mother/daughter duo, and a 20-year collaboration.

  • Added: May 06, 2022
  • Length: 58:30
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It's been said, "People are always good company when they are doing what they really enjoy." This week, chamber ensembles with four - or more - wo...

  • Added: May 13, 2022
  • Length: 58:30
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Time for another Patchwork Quilt episode. We'll explore a variety of works from women making music.

  • Added: May 20, 2022
  • Length: 58:30
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This is the first of a series of episodes that will take us on a musical journey around the world. We'll start in the east, with works composed by...

  • Added: Jun 01, 2022
  • Length: 58:30
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We continue our trip around the world as we look to the west, with music from the UK, France, the USSR, and Bulgaria.

  • Added: Jun 03, 2022
  • Length: 58:30
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We continue around the globe with works from Northern performers and composers. (This is an archived program from Season 3)

  • Added: Jun 09, 2022
  • Length: 58:30
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Let's head to the Southern Hemisphere as we continue our trek around the globe.

  • Added: Jun 09, 2022
  • Length: 58:30
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We've circled the globe celebrating women in music. Now we hear from women here at home in the U.S.

  • Added: Jun 09, 2022
  • Length: 58:31
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Music from ancient times, from the Byzantine to the Baroque.

  • Added: Jun 09, 2022
  • Length: 58:30
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Nadia Boulanger was teacher and inspiration for literally hundreds of musicians and composers. We take a look at just some of her legacy on this e...

  • Added: Jun 09, 2022
  • Length: 58:30
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In a letter of introduction to Serge Koussevitzky, composer Florence Price wrote, "I have two handicaps - those of sex and race." The composer's ...

  • Added: Jun 10, 2022
  • Length: 58:30
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In the 19th century, every gentle lady was expected to play the piano with some proficiency. There is a tremendous depth to the piano repertoire,...

  • Added: Jun 10, 2022
  • Length: 58:30
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The concerto. It requires a sophisticated touch from the composer to balance soloist and orchestra in a single piece. This week, some incredible ...

  • Added: Jul 22, 2022
  • Length: 58:30