WCNY

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Central New York’s only classical music station Classic FM HD radio provides listeners with live, locally hosted classical music programs. The station also features concerts from around the world six nights per week, opera from the Metropolitan Opera and other companies on Saturdays, archival programs of the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra and specialty programs including Broadway, Italian-American music, jazz and bluegrass.

Classic FM is available on 91.3 in Syracuse, 89.5 in Utica/Rome and 90.9 in Watertown, the North Country and the Kingston area and in streaming audio. Click here to visit the Classic FM page, which includes the Classic FM playlist.

You can find the Classic FM Top 40 Listener Favorites here.

Series

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286 Pieces

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.

  • From: WCNY
  • Updated: Jul 25, 2022

Latest Pieces

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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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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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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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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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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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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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You may not see many women in the brass section at a concert, but this week they fill the airwaves with some incredible music.

  • Added: Mar 11, 2022
  • Length: 58:30
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This week, music written in the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque. These are the works that set the foundation for the music of today.

  • Added: Mar 04, 2022
  • Length: 58:30
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This week, works and performances from women who are both inspired and inspiring.

  • Added: Mar 04, 2022
  • Length: 58:30
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Women are still struggling for recognition in film and theater composition. So this week, we'll hear from several women gaining ground in these ar...

  • Added: Feb 18, 2022
  • Length: 58:31