Monthly Archives: January, 2023

S07 Ep22: Women of Old, Part 3

Published - January 28, 2023

“If we stand tall, it is because we stand on the shoulders of many ancestors.” – African proverb   We take another look back at women’s music from the Medieval period through the 1700s.  These are the women who laid the foundations for today’s composers. “Women of Old, Part 3”   Khosrovidukht: Zarmanali e Ints (Wondrous it is to me) Sharakan Early Music Ensemble “The Music of Armenia, Volume Two” Celestial Harmonies Hildegard of Bingen:  O, Ecclesia Anonymous 4 “11,000 Virgins” Harmonia Mundi 907200 Kassia:  I Edessa; Tin pentachordon; Five Hymns to St. Christina VocaMe “Byzantine Hymns of the first female composer of

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Central Current Radio – Dr. Marvin Druger

Published - January 26, 2023

Author, poet, radio host, and biology teacher to tens of thousands of Syracuse University students over the past half century. This episode of Central Current Radio features the one and only Dr. Marvin Druger. He talks with Host Rick Wright and CentralCurrent.org Editor-in-Chief Julie McMahon.  

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Innovate to Educate, Episode 5 – P-Tech Program at ITC

Published - January 26, 2023

The P-Tech Program at the Syracuse City School District’s Institute of Technology was just the second such program in New York State and the first Upstate. In partnership with Onondaga Community College and the Manufacturers Association of Central New York, P-Tech offers students a pathway for careers in manufacturing and technology. In this episode of innovate to Educate, host Jody Manning talks with teacher Michael Krupa and student Ty Flansburgh about the benefits of P-Tech.    

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CNY Latino Podcast, Episode 14

Published - January 25, 2023

(#14, 1/28/23) This episode is mostly a conversation from Hugo Acosta about American Football, and the different aspects of this sport, associated to the Latino population that lives in the USA. There is also an interesting interview with the motivator and personal trainer for behavior and attitudes, Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino, made in ENGLISH by Marisol Hernandez. Este episodio es mayormente una conversación con Hugo Acosta acerca del Futbol Americano, y los diferentes aspectos de este deporte, asociados a la población Latina que vive en los Estados Unidos. Hay también una entrevista interesante con la motivadora y entrenadora personal de comportamiento y

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Bid on Incredible Travel Deals during WCNY’s 28th Annual Travel Auction

Published - January 23, 2023

WCNY, Central New York’s public communications organization, presents its 28th annual Travel Auction beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 27 on WCNY-TV, and streaming online at wcny.org. The live auction also airs at 7 p.m. Jan. 28, Feb. 3, and Feb. 4. Bidding starts at 55% off of each trip’s value. Viewers are invited to bid on hundreds of trips in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, France, Greece, Ecuador, and more. To see a complete list of the inventory before the start of the auction, please visit wcny.org/travelauction. Travel Auction airs across WCNY’s television coverage area in the

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S07 Ep21: Low Strung, Part 5

Published - January 21, 2023

“Let there be bass.”  – Leo Fender   This week, we hear from the low strings, with performances by Alisa Weilerstein, Kristina Reiko Cooper, Hee-Young Lim, Diana Gannett, and Chi chi Nwanoku.   Low Strung, Part 2 Josef Bardanashvilli:  Silent Song Kristina Reiko Cooper, cello; Or Matias, piano “Around the World with Love” Roven Records 10115 Frederic Chopin:  Introduction & Polonaise Brillante, Op. 3 Alisa Weilerstein, cello; Inon Barnatan, piano “Rachmaninov, Chopin: Cello Sonatas” Decca 002375302 Camille Saint-Saëns:  Concerto for Dello and Orchestra No. 1 in A Minor Hee-Young Lim, cello London Symphony Orchestra; Scott Yoo, conductor “French Cello Concertos” Sony Classical 80358118425

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Thursday Morning Roundtable, Syracuse University’s 38th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, 1/18/23

Published - January 20, 2023

Thursday Morning Roundtable on January 19 welcomed Rev. Brian Konkol, Dean of Hendricks Chapel at Syracuse University and Malique Lewis, ’24. They address the 2023 program scheduled for January 22 in the JMA Wireless Dome by offering an event preview, discussion of Syracuse University’s historic connections to King, and reflection on how to foster and support beloved communities of opportunity for the benefit of all. TMR is a weekly public service program, sponsored by Syracuse University’s Office of Community Engagement, which features experts speaking on local, state, and national issues of concern to the community. For a complete listing of

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January 20, 2023: Michelle Cann, Symphoria

Published - January 20, 2023

  Pianist Michelle Cann joins Symphoria this weekend for their “Journey of Rediscovery.”  Michelle will be playing a rediscovered piano concerto from Florence Price.  She stopped into the studios to chat about the concerto, the importance of Price as a composer and historical figure, and share some stories and a few laughs.     More from Symphoria can be found here. Michelle’s website is available here.

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Check It Out: A New Way to Choose a Book

Published - January 19, 2023

Parents, kiddos can have a new kind of book-picking experience at Onondaga Free Library: their treefort-themed kids’ room has books that face out, so kids can see the covers rather than the spines.

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Syracuse (On)Stage, Episode 4 – “Espejos: Clean”

Published - January 19, 2023

Syracuse Stage presents the East coast premiere Espejos: Clean by Christine Quintana with Spanish translation and adaptation by Paula Zelaya-Cervantes. Associate Artistic Director Melissa Crespo directs the co-production with Hartford Stage and discusses the play’s origins, the process of translation, and the power of representation in theatre with Christine and Paula.      

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CNY Latino Podcast, Episode 13

Published - January 18, 2023

(#13, 1/21/23) This episode of CNY Latino Podcast starts with some comments that Hugo Acosta brings about ‘real cold’ coming to this area of Central New York State, and how Latinos cope – or not – with the hard coldness we all suffer during the months of January and February in this area. There is also an interesting interview with the Grammy winner chicana Gina Chavez, made by Marisol Hernandez, and…a couple of interviews that Marisol had with Latino Artists that had some artistic work presented and exposed at the Schweinfurth Art Center Museum in Auburn. Este episodio empieza con

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S07 Ep20: High Strung, Part 5

Published - January 14, 2023

“Music must be enjoyed without prejudice.” – Isabelle Faust   For the next 2 weeks, music for strings!  This week, performances from the high strings – violinists and violists.  Each of these women brings incredible talent to their performances.   “High Strung, Part 5” Claude Debussy:  Sonata for Violin & Piano, Mvt. II Lucia Lin, violin; Diane Walsh, piano “Debussy & Ravel: The New Epoch” Navona 6463 Gabriel Fauré:  Sonata No. 1 in A Major, Op. 13 (excerpts) Isabelle Faust, violin; Florent Boffard, piano “Fauré: Sonates pour violin et piano” Harmonia Mundi 1951741 Gloria Justen:  Night in the Roof Garden

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Checkup From the Neck-Up, Episode 1 – Dr. Greg Eastwood

Published - January 12, 2023

Checkup From the Neck-Up is a new monthly show on Community FM hosted by psychologist Dr. Rich O’Neill, on topics all about our mental and physical health. In this premiere episode, Dr. Rich talks with SUNY-Upstate professor emeritus and former president Dr. Greg Eastwood about leadership, parenting, retirement, and successfully writing your Life’s Narrative. Dr. Eastwood is the author of Finishing Our Story, with advice on preparing for the end of life. Support for Checkup From the Neck-up on Community FM provided by:    

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January 12, 2023: Moon Doh, Symphoria

Published - January 12, 2023

  Symphoria welcomes guest conductor Moon Doh for the next Casual Series concert this weekend.  Moon paused in his travels to chat with mid-day host Diane Jones about the concert, his background, and what makes this performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 so special.     More from Symphoria can be found here.

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