Feminine Fusion

S06 Ep19: One Life: Henriette Bosmans

by Diane Jones

January 8, 2022

Henriëtte Bosmans

“Without music, life is unnecessary” – Henriëtte Bosmans

A friend recently handed me a CD of music from a Dutch composer whose name was completely unfamiliar.  Her music, and her life story, drew me in.  This week, a look at the life and music of composer Henriëtte Bosmans.

One Life: Henriëtte Bosmans

En Espagne, from Trois Impressions
Jean Decroos, cello; Danièle Dechenne, piano
“Aspects of Chamber Music from the Netherlands, Vol. 1”
Radio Netherlands

Cello Sonata
Leah Plave, cello; Dan Sato, piano
“Impressions: The Rediscovery of Henriëtte Bosmans”
Independent

Poème for Cello & Orchestra
Dmitri Ferschtman, cello
Netherlands Radio Chamber Orchestra; Ed Spanjaard, conductor
“Cello Concertos”
NM Classics 92040

Concertino for Piano & Orchestra
Ronald Brautigam, piano
Netherlands Radio Chamber Orchestra; Ed Spanjaard, conductor
“Piano Concertos from the Netherlands”
NM Classics 92044

Meditation
Jannie Pranger, soprano; Tomoko Mukaiyama, piano
“Henriëtte Bosmans: Melodies Françaises”
NM Classics 92107

Chanson
Jannie Pranger, soprano; Tomoko Mukaiyama, piano
“Henriëtte Bosmans: Melodies Françaises”
NM Classics 92107

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.