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, another look at works for brass, composed and performed by women.

  • Added: Feb 03, 2023
  • Length: 58:30
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This week we look back at music from the Baroque and before. These are Women of Old who laid the foundation for the women of today.

  • Added: Jan 12, 2024
  • Length: 58:30
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In the second of our episodes highlighting the strings, we hear from women playing cello and double bass.

  • Added: Jan 20, 2023
  • Length: 58:30
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We’ll be a bit high strung this week, as we listen to performances from violinists and violists.

  • Added: Jan 13, 2023
  • Length: 58:30
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Walk into any concert hall and you'll see a piano, waiting for the touch of a master. This week, performances from outstanding women at the keyboard.

  • Added: Jan 06, 2023
  • Length: 58:30
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As the old year winds down and the new year dawns, we'll listen to some of the women's music over the centuries. (This is an encore presentation f...

  • Added: Dec 29, 2022
  • Length: 58:30
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Women's music celebrating this holiday season.

  • Added: Dec 22, 2022
  • Length: 58:30
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It's a wonderful pairing this week - readings of women's poetry, paired with music by women. Each can stand along, but they are even more moving w...

  • Added: Dec 16, 2022
  • Length: 58:30
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When you think of a brass player, how many women come to mind? This week we celebrate Bold and Brassy women, breaking the mold with outstanding pe...

  • Added: Dec 09, 2022
  • Length: 58:30
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Composer, pianist, and one of the driving forces of the early 20th century classical music renaissance in Washington DC. This week, a look at the ...

  • Added: Dec 02, 2022
  • Length: 58:30
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Time for another addition to the ever-growing Patchwork Quilt of women's music.

  • Added: Nov 25, 2022
  • Length: 58:30
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Jeffrey Tate said, “The most perfect expression of human behavior is a string quartet.” This week, an hour of music devoted to the string quartet,...

  • Added: Nov 18, 2022
  • Length: 58:30
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Guitar. Harp. Harpsichord. This week, music and performances on plucked instruments!

  • Added: Nov 11, 2022
  • Length: 58:30
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Once again, we highlight women of color performing outstanding classical music.

  • Added: Nov 04, 2022
  • Length: 58:30
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Music inspired by nature - elements, seasons, and places.

  • Added: Oct 28, 2022
  • Length: 58:30
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Once again, we hear from women on the conductor's podium.

  • Added: Oct 21, 2022
  • Length: 58:31
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The pandemic changed the way we make music. This week, musicians who took advantage of the solitude to explore new repertoire

  • Added: Oct 14, 2022
  • Length: 58:30
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Cassatt. Atlys. Genghis Barbie. This week we find out how these ensembles choose their names - and hear some great performances from each of them.

  • Added: Oct 07, 2022
  • Length: 58:30
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This week, women's voices raised together in song.

  • Added: Sep 30, 2022
  • Length: 58:30
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Winds are blowing - woodwinds, that is! This week, recent recordings from women playing wind instruments.

  • Added: Sep 23, 2022
  • Length: 58:30