Published - October 28, 2019
1-19 Jewish Women Composers An exploration of the impact Jewish women are having in the world of classical music including Meira Warshauer and selections from Judith Lang Zaimont’s Sacred Service. Music Includes: Alla Elana Cohen: Book of Prayers: volume 2, series 4, movement 1 Judith Lang Zaimont: Selections from Sacred Service for the Sabbath Evening Meira Warshauer: Bracha Joelle Wallach: From the Forest of Chimneys
Published - October 28, 2019
1-18 19th Century Jewish Composers An exploration of Jewish composers from the 1800s, many of whom kept close ties throughout their lives. Included will be the Hebrew Melodies by Joseph Joachim and music from Charles Valentin Alkan, the leading expert on Jewish music in Paris and one of the first composers to incorporate Jewish melodies into his music. Music Includes: Ferdinand Hiller: Gebet, op.46/1 Joseph Joachim: Hebrew Melodies Ignaz Moscheles: Divertimento à la Savoyarde Charles Valentin-Alkan: selections from 25 Preludes (Nos. 4, 5, 6, & 20) Charles Valentin-Alkan: Adagio from Cello Sonata
Published - October 26, 2019
“Ah, music. A magic beyond all we do here.” – J.K. Rowling There is magic in music, and on this program, we feature works by women who are inspired by the magic of the world around them. “Spinning Spells” Joanne Shenandoah: Skywoman Joanne Shenandoah, vocals Studio Orchestra; Tom Maguire, conductor “Skywoman” Silver Wave Records 941 Stacy Garrop: The Lovely Sirens & Pandora Undone, from Mythology Symphony CCPA Symphony Orchestra; Alondra de la Parra, conductor “Mythology Symphony” Cedille 90000 160 Margaret Brandman: Spirit Visions Margaret Brandman & Marcello Maio, piano “Sensations: Wind, Waves, Birds & Fire” Navona 6041 Ingrid Stölzel: The Voice of
Published - October 19, 2019
“There is geometry in the humming of the strings, there is music in the spacing of the spheres.” – Pythagoras This week we hear performances from soloists and string ensembles. You’ll recognize some of the names, but you’ll also hear a debut release, and the world premiere recording of a work merging classical and folk roots. “Strung Along” John Williams: The Duel, from “The Adventures of Tintin” Anne-Sophie Mutter, violin The Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles; John Williams, conductor “Across the Stars” Deutsche Grammophon 4837068 Dmitri Shostakovich: Andante, from Trio Op. 8, No. 1 Claremont Trio “Claremont Trio:
Published - October 12, 2019
“We are all patchwork, and so shapeless and diverse in composition that each bit, each moment, plays its own game.” – Michel de Montaigne Every couple of months I bring you a Patchwork Quilt episode. This is music and performances by women with no special theme tying the works together – just beautiful music. “Patchwork Quilt, Part XVI” Theodora Cormontan: The Evening Sentiments Bonnie Jorgensen, piano “The Music of Theodora Cormontan” Independent Label Benjamin Godard: Berceuse de Jocelyn Debra Wendells Cross, flute; Barbara Chapman, harp “Dream Sweet Dreams” Independent Label Louise Reichardt: Sei Canzonie de Metastasio Amy Pfrimmer, soprano; Dreux
Published - October 5, 2019
“Music expresses that which cannot be put into words, and that which cannot remain silent.” – Victor Hugo There’s something special about sitting around the table telling stories. This week features works that tell tales. Some are told without words, others are sung or even spoken with music. From folk tales to statements on the modern world, these women are telling their stories through their music. Let’s all sit around the table together to listen. “Telling Tales” Patricia Morehead: Night, from The Handmaid’s Tale Abraham Stokman & Phillip Morehead, pianos “Good News Falls Gently” Navona 5854 Mona Lyn Reese: The Mitten
