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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290 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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Henry Ford said, “My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me.” Musical friendships can bring some amazing performances and works to l...

  • Added: Sep 20, 2019
  • Length: 58:29
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Most people know of Joan Tower's Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman, but there is so much more to know about the woman and her music. This week, we ta...

  • Added: Sep 17, 2019
  • Length: 58:29
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Time to kick off Season 4 of Feminine Fusion, with a Patchwork Quilt episode. These are works and performances by talented women, working in the c...

  • Added: Sep 06, 2019
  • Length: 58:29
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Season 3 of Feminine Fusion has come to an end, so before we begin Season 4, we'll take a look back at some of the music and stories from the last ...

  • Added: Aug 28, 2019
  • Length: 58:29
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Who says classical music needs to be stuffy? This week, music with a sense of humor.

  • Added: Aug 23, 2019
  • Length: 58:30
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It’s August, and the summer heat is on. And this week, we’ll hear music inspired by the summer season, composed and performed by some talented wom...

  • Added: Aug 16, 2019
  • Length: 58:30
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What's better than one woman at the podium? How about three at once? A wonderful work with three women to lead it, just one of the works you'll h...

  • Added: Aug 02, 2019
  • Length: 58:29
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“Speak softly, and carry a big stick.” Well, these women carry all kinds of sticks, and mallets, and beaters. And they let their music speak for ...

  • Added: Aug 02, 2019
  • Length: 58:29
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“Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet, and the winds long to play with your hair.” – Khalil Gibran Performances from women...

  • Added: Jul 26, 2019
  • Length: 58:29
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This week, a selection of performances by all-female trios.

  • Added: Jul 19, 2019
  • Length: 58:30