Feminine Fusion

July 29, 2018: Beyond Borders

by Diane Jones

July 26, 2018

Cellist Alisa Weilerstein

“I long, as does every human being, to be at home wherever I find myself.”  – Maya Angelou

It takes a brave person to leave their familiar home and settle in a new country.  Yet music breaks down barriers – it is a universal language that helps to ease the transition.  On this episode, we highlight women who emigrated to new countries to make their music.

“Beyond Borders”

Lera Auerbach:  Piano Trio No. 1
Lincoln Trio
“Notable Women”
Cedille 126

Tania León:  Horizons
North German Radio Symphony Orchestra; Peter Ruzikca, conductor
“Singin’ Sepia”
Bridge 9231

Chen Yi:  Shuo
Ying Quartet
“Dim Sum”
Telarc 80690

Giovanni Piacentini:  Ondine
Trio Casals
“Moto Bello”
Navona 6156

Gaspar Cassadó:  Suite for Solo Cello (Mvts. 1 & 2)
Alisa Weilerstein, cello
“Alisa Weilerstein: Solo”
Decca 4785296

Run time:  58:30

Feminine Fusion highlights the roles of women in classical music. Host Diane Jones brings you stories and music of the women who create, perform, and inspire. Produced in the studios at WCNY-FM.