Published - November 17, 2022
In this episode of Central Current Radio (recorded on 11/15/22), Host Rick Wright talks with CentralCurrent.org reporters Chris Libonati and Eddie Velasquez about the 2022 Elections, the Micron deal, Interstate 81 and other critical local issues they are covering. For the latest coverage from the Central Current team click here.
Published - November 17, 2022
Inhabiting the space between two places, forms or cultures and exploring the tensions that dissonance creates: Celebrated author Gish Jen on post-Nixon China, finding humor in heartbreak, and her intuitive approach to writing virtuosic fiction. Syrian writer Ayad Awwadawnan on the hopes, dreams and humanity of refugees and his own journey to asylum. PLUS: New music from The Lazours! Contributing artists: Joseph Keckler, Daniel Lazour, Patrick Lazour.
Published - November 17, 2022
(#7, 11/19/22) Welcome to another episode of the CNY Latino Podcast. Here we have several interesting interviews, related to an event that has to do with innovations for the Agricultural and Food industries, We also have several segments with our colleague Marisol Hernandez, going though a hard time with an accidental hair-cut, and how she tried to resolve that problem. Bienvenidos a otro episodio del proyecto podcast de CNY Latino. Aquí tenemos varias entrevistas interesantes relacionadas a un evento que tiene que ver con innovaciones de las industrias de agricultura y comida…y tenemos también varios episodios de nuestra colega Marisol
Published - November 16, 2022
The Syracuse Diocese Festival Chorus is preparing a concert of the St. Cecilia Mass by Charles Gounod for this weekend. Conductor Peter Ciarelli and participant Frank Schultz came to the Classic FM studios to talk about this work, and the wonderful ensemble that has been assembled especially for this performance. The concert will be Sunday, November 20 at 2:00pm at The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 259 E. Onondaga Street, Syracuse.
Published - November 15, 2022
In anticipation of our holiday show, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, director Melissa Rain Anderson takes us through this timeless tale re-imagined onstage with 2 Ring Circus. Along with the show’s ‘Ursula’ played by Crystal Sha’nae, host Melissa Crespo delves into the process of this exciting co-production between Syracuse Stage and Syracuse University’s Department of Drama.” Click here for more information on The Little Mermaid.
Published - November 15, 2022
The Cayuga Chamber Orchestra is premiering a brand new work they commissioned from composer Sally Lamb McCune. Diane Jones spoke to Sally and music director Grant Cooper from CCO Ithaca about the piece, and the importance of bringing new and unfamiliar works to the concert stage. Find out more about The Cayuga Chamber Orchestra here. And about Sally Lamb McCune here.
Published - November 14, 2022
Syracuse Opera is heading to the Syracuse City High Schools, to bring performances of “No Cowards In Our Band” to the students. Gregory Shepard, Christian Capocaccia, and John Rozzoni came to the Classic FM studio to talk about the impact and the importance of performances for youngsters. And we heard excerpts from the 2021 production of “No Cowards In Our Band” from Syracuse Opera and WCNY. More on the Syracuse Opera webpage and Facebook page.
Published - November 12, 2022
Lots of fun events and local clubs — including crafting and Lego building — on the Onondaga County Public Libraries’ latest edition of Check It Out. Also hear about the KidSpace at Central Library, with its own pretend grocery store.
Published - November 12, 2022
“Traveling with a harp is like being in charge of a huge, lovely, but precariously delicate companion.” – Nancy Allen Guitar, harp, harpsichord – this week we hear works and performances from women playing plucked instruments. Plucked, Part 4 Claude Debussy, arr. Nancy Allen: Arabesque No. 1 in E Major Nancy Allen, harp “Nancy Allen: Harp” Angel/EMI 47520 Henriette Renié: Pièce symphonique Melinda Zak, harp “Enchanted Hour” Centaur 2836 Carlo Domeniconi: Koyunbaba Sylvie Proulx, guitar “Sirocco” Centaur 3053 Gaspard Le Roux: Suite No. 5 in F Major Lisa Goode Crawford & Mitzi Meyerson, harpsichords “Gaspard Le Roux: Pièces
Published - November 11, 2022
Thursday Morning Roundtable on November 10 welcomed members of WCNY’s weekly Ivory Tower show, Ben Baughman, associate professor of applied intelligence at Gannon University, Tara Ross, professor of history at Onondaga Community College, and Luke Perry, chair and professor of government at Utica College. They address the results of the 2022 election. For a complete listing of TMR sessions, see the Thursday Morning Roundtable page at wcny.org.
Published - November 10, 2022
Oswego Opera Theater is preparing a historic performance this weekend – the first fully staged production of “The Golden Cage,” which tells the stories of Holocaust refugees who came to Fort Ontario in Oswego during World War 2. Juan LaManna and Benjamin Spierman, co-artistic directors of Oswego Opera, spoke about the origins of the work, and it’s recent rediscovery. The history, and the hope that remained with the refugees, is a powerful message. More information available at the Oswego Opera Theater website, here.
Published - November 10, 2022
(#6, 11/12/22) In this program we have a couple of valuable interviews…an interesting interview with a well-known and awarded Colombian Latina nurse SILVIA POSADA, about health in the Latino Community of the USA, and… another interesting interview with a small business expert and entrepreneurial consultant in the Small Business Administration, Latina MARLENE CINTRON, to talk about how our Hispanic Culture engages with creating, running, and being successful with our own businesses. En este programa tenemos un par de contenido valioso…una entrevista interesante con una Latina Colombiana reconocida enfermera SILVIA POSADA, acerca de la Salud en los Latinos del EEUU, y…otra
Published - November 9, 2022
For this episode, Professor Francisco Suarez hosts academy award and The British Academy Film Award (BAFTA) 2021 winning best film editor Mikkel E.G Nielsen. Co-hosting with his student Damon Park, the three dive into Nielsen’s recent reactions to being nominated and winning best editor. Plus, Mikkel jumps right into his creative process, breaking down every step for us! If you are a postproduction fanatic, this episode is for you!
Published - November 5, 2022
“I’d never heard anybody play like that – short pearls on the string that just rung with the sweetness of honey.” – Nokuthula Endo Ngwenyama Women of color are still a relative rarity in the classical music world. So on this episode, we’ll hear performances from several women working today, and making new paths and opportunities for tomorrow. Women of Color: Performers, Part 6 Flutronix & Third Coast Percussion: Play, from Rubix Flutronix (Nathalie Joachim & Allison Loggins-Hull) Third Coast Percussion “Perspectives” Cedille 210 Judith Lang Zaimont: Serenade Melissa White, violin Paul Wiancko, cello; Awadagin Pratt, piano “Eternal
Published - November 3, 2022
The Society of Composers Region II Conference is coming to Syracuse University this weekend, including lectures and concerts. Loren Loiacono, composer (Syracuse University), and Heather Buchman, conductor (Hamilton College) came to the studios to talk about the music, the events, and the incredible collaboration of arts organizations in the area. We also heard excerpts from several of the works being performed on the opening concert Friday night. More about the conference is available here. And more from the Society for New Music, hosting Friday’s concert, is available here.
