Monthly Archives: July, 2022

S06 Ep48: Black and White

Published - July 30, 2022

“Rather than talking about the lack of female trumpeters in the 19th century, we should upgrade the women who played instruments and developed the art of piano playing.”  – Lisa Karin Meling   In the 19th century, every gentle lady was expected to play the piano with some proficiency.  There is a tremendous depth to the piano repertoire, and women have stepped out of the parlor and onto the concert stage with incredible performances.  We’ll hear several talented women on this episode, in solo and concert works.   Black and White   Sergei Rachmaninoff:  Prelude in C Minor, Op. 23, No.

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Central Current Radio – Larry Bousquet

Published - July 28, 2022

In this edition of Central Current Radio, Host Rick Wright and Editor-in-Chief Julie McMahon interview Larry Bousquet, one of the local leaders instrumental in the creation of the area’s new non-profit local news source. Check out their latest stories at https://centralcurrent.org/.  

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July 28, 2022: Linda Chesis, Cooperstown Summer Music Festival

Published - July 28, 2022

After a 2-year hiatus, the Cooperstown Summer Music Festival is back!  Founder and Artistic Director Linda Chesis spoke to us about the return of the festival, and the excitement of live performance.  And all of the artists originally scheduled for last year’s festival are back this year, so no need to miss a minute! You can learn more about the Cooperstown Summer Music Festival here.

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WORLD Channel Replaces Global Connect on WCNY

Published - July 27, 2022

WCNY is excited to announce the launch of PBS WORLD channel, spotlighting news, feature, and documentary programming, to enhance content previously distributed as Global Connect. The new WORLD channel allows us to continue providing the shows you enjoyed on Global Connect, such as “Democracy Now!,” “Amanpour & Company,” and “PBS Newshour.” It also includes specifically curated content from our new partner. You can find the WORLD channel in the same places as Global Connect — over the air on 24.3, at 1276 on Spectrum, and 476 on Verizon Fios. WORLD is distributed by more than 100 stations nationwide. It provides

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WCNY Classic FM Presents Bill Knowlton’s 49th Bluegrass Ramble Picnic

Published - July 25, 2022

WCNY Classic FM, Central and Northern New York’s community-owned public broadcaster, presents Bill Knowlton’s 49th Bluegrass Ramble Picnic, the oldest bluegrass and old-time country music event in New York and New England. Bill Knowlton, co-producer and emcee of the picnic, is an internationally recognized broadcast personality and longtime host of WCNY’s “Bluegrass Ramble” radio show on Sunday nights since 1973. The event takes place at Dwyer Memorial Park in Little York, Sunday, Aug. 7 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and is free to the public. Attendees will enjoy live music from 17 bluegrass and old-time bluegrass bands coming from

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S06 Ep47: Women of Color: Composers, Part 2

Published - July 23, 2022

“By the time most musicians have completed their training and achieved a professional career, they have little to no exposure to and experience with women composers and composers of color.”  – Rob Deemer, founder – Composer Diversity Database   In a letter of introduction to Serge Koussevitzky, composer Florence Price wrote, “I have two handicaps – those of sex and race.”  The composer’s on today’s program all face those dual biases.  Fortunately, their music is slowly gaining the recognition it deserves.     Women of Color: Composers Lena Johnson McLin:  A Summer Day Helen Walker-Hill, piano “Kaleidoscope: Music by African-American Women” Leonarda

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July 22, 2022: Julia Bruskin & Aaron Wunsch, Skaneateles Festival

Published - July 22, 2022

The Skaneateles Festival is poised for a great season, and the concerts and special programs are exciting!  Festival co-artistic directors Aaron Wunsch & Julia Bruskin once again came to the studios to give us a preview of the season, and share some past performances from artists who have come back to the lake once again! All the details about the Skaneateles Festival, including the musicians, special programs and gatherings, can be found here.

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July 21, 2022: Kristina Boerger, Schola Cantorum of Syracuse

Published - July 21, 2022

Schola Cantorum of Syracuse hosts an early music workshop every summer, which concludes with a concert from the participants open to the public.  After a 2-year hiatus, the workshop has resumed, and we had workshop director Dr. Kristina Boerger and Schola Cantorum founder and artistic director Barry Torres chat with us about this year’s concert. All the details are available right here.

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S06 Ep46: Influential Women: Nadia Boulanger

Published - July 16, 2022

“If there are those among her pupils who have sometimes fallen short of her concepts, they have at least never left her hands without a full consciousness of those standards.”  – Peggy Glanville-Hicks   Nadia Boulanger has had a deep and lasting impact on contemporary classical music.  For over 70 years, some of the most familiar and influential composers of the 20th century studied with her.  This episode highlights just some of her influence on these students.     Influential Women: Nadia Boulanger   Gabriel Fauré:  Tendresse, from the Dolly Suite Boston Symphony Orchestra; Seiji Ozawa, conductor “Faure: Pelleas et Melisande; Dolly”

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Science Today with Dr. Rich Kopecky – Premiere Episode

Published - July 15, 2022

Every month on Community FM, join Dr. Rich Kopecky as he guides us through some of the most interesting new findings from worldwide science journals.  

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CNY Latino’s Interview with Celebrity Chef Pati Jinich

Published - July 15, 2022

Award-Winning Celebrity Chef Pati Jinich is the special guest host for WCNY’s 8th Annual “Taste of Fame” culinary fundraising experience, on September 9 at Drumlins Country Club. Enjoy getting to know Chef Pati personally, in this one on one interview, in Spanish, with Marisol Hernandez of CNY Latino. La galardonada chef celebridad Pati Jinich es la anfitriona invitada especial de la octava experiencia culinaria anual para la recaudación de fondos “Taste of Fame” de WCNY, el 9 de septiembre en Drumlins Country Club. Disfruta ahora conociendo a la Chef Pati en esta entrevista individual y muy personal, totalmente en español,

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Central Current Radio – Chris Libonati

Published - July 14, 2022

Central New York’s new non-profit news source, Central Current, is hiring reporters and producing stories of interest to our community. In this edition of Central Current Radio, host Rick Wright and Editor-in-Chief Julie McMahon introduce us to staff reporter Chris Libonati. Check out Chris’ latest stories at www.centralcurrent.org.  

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S06 Ep45: Ancient Mothers

Published - July 9, 2022

“What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.”  – Pericles   Here is another look at early music composed by women.  Some of the earliest works on record are from Kassia, a Byzantine abbess – and the only woman to ha e her works incorporated into official service books for use in church worship.  You’ll also be introduced to Khosrovidukht, Tibors de Sarenom, and more.   “Ancient Mothers” Kassia:  I Edessa; Tin pentachordon; Five Hymns to St. Christina VocaMe “Byzantine Hymns of the first female composer of the Occident” Christophorus

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Built to Serve – InterFaith Works

Published - July 6, 2022

“Built to Serve” is a monthly program designed to shine a spotlight on the great work being done throughout Central New York by our dozens of non-profit service organizations. In this inaugural episode, host Tammy Palmer takes us inside InterFaith Works of Central New York. In their conversation, President and CEO Beth Broadway discusses her group’s critical role welcoming and integrating the thousands of refugees and immigrants who have left their home countries, choosing to make Central New York their new home.

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