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, women at the keyboard, including a preview of a brand new release from Simone Dinnerstein.

  • Added: Sep 04, 2020
  • Length: 58:29
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Works and performances from women inspired by the coming of Autumn.

  • Added: Sep 11, 2020
  • Length: 58:29
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Shakespeare wrote, "The earth has music, for those who listen." This week we listen to music of the earth, composed and performed by women.

  • Added: Sep 18, 2020
  • Length: 58:30
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Time to add yet another block to our Patchwork Quilt, with more works and performances by women.

  • Added: Sep 25, 2020
  • Length: 58:29
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An episode filled with plucked instruments - harp, guitar, and harpsichord. Some of the names are unfamiliar, but all of the performances are outs...

  • Added: Oct 02, 2020
  • Length: 58:29
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The human voice has the power to move us in many ways. When many voices sing together, they create harmonies that are impossible alone. And when ...

  • Added: Oct 09, 2020
  • Length: 58:29
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You've heard it before - everything old is new again. This week features new performances on old strings - Baroque violin, Baroque cello, and Viol...

  • Added: Oct 16, 2020
  • Length: 58:30
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Let’s gather together and listen to music from all-female ensembles. Vocal works, string ensembles, even a brass quartet – these groups circle ‘ro...

  • Added: Oct 23, 2020
  • Length: 58:30
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In the first of a 2-part series, we listen to music from women playing double bass and cello.

  • Added: Oct 30, 2020
  • Length: 58:30
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In the second of this two-part series, we focus on the high strings - women playing violin and viola. Included are performances from violist Karen...

  • Added: Nov 06, 2020
  • Length: 58:29
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Maya Angelou said, “I long, as does every human being, to be at home wherever I find myself.” This week, music of home and hearth, works that were...

  • Added: Nov 13, 2020
  • Length: 58:29
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Once again, we highlight performances from women of color in Classical Music. As Marian Anderson said, "I want [the audience] to see my soul. And...

  • Added: Nov 20, 2020
  • Length: 58:29
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Time for another Patchwork Quilt episode. There's no special theme to tie the works together, just the opportunity to share performances or works ...

  • Added: Nov 27, 2020
  • Length: 58:30
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To paraphrase Lennon and McCartney - One Two Three Four - Can I have a little more women’s music? This week women performing as soloist, duo, trio...

  • Added: Dec 04, 2020
  • Length: 58:29
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"People say that the soul, on hearing the song of creation, entered the body, but in reality the soul itself was the song." - 14th Century Sufi poe...

  • Added: Dec 11, 2020
  • Length: 58:29
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Munia Khan writes - “We wait for the new year to appear to us like the hopeful sun bringing aspiring light to an eager world.” Well, the new yea...

  • Added: Dec 18, 2020
  • Length: 58:29
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This week on Feminine Fusion, some elemental opposites. We’ll hear performances and works by women inspired by Fire and Ice.

  • Added: Dec 25, 2020
  • Length: 58:30
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Few people set out to be a groundbreaker. But when they break down a barrier, their influence becomes far-reaching. The women on today's program ...

  • Added: Jan 01, 2021
  • Length: 58:29
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Let's sound the horns! This week, compositions and performances from women featuring the brass. Solos and chamber works abound.

  • Added: Jan 08, 2021
  • Length: 58:30
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Get ready for another Patchwork Quilt episode! What’s the thread that ties it all together? Just great music from outstanding women who are compo...

  • Added: Jan 15, 2021
  • Length: 58:29