Feminine Fusion

S06 Ep45: Ancient Mothers

by Diane Jones

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

Khosrovidukht: Zarmanali e Ints (Wondrous it is to me)
Sharakan Early Music Ensemble
“The Music of Armenia, Volume Two”
Celestial Harmonies

Tibors de Sarenom:  Bel dous amics
Els Trobadors
“Et Ades Sera L’Alba”
Sonifolk

Bianca Maria Meda:  Ardete
Capella Artemisia
Candace Smith, conductor
“Rosa Mistica”
Tactus

Rosa Giacinta Badalla:  O Serena Pupillae
Capella Artemisia
Candace Smith, conductor
“Rosa Mistica”
Tactus

Claudia Sessa:  Occhi, io vissi di voi
Capella Artemisia
Candace Smith, conductor
“Rosa Mistica”
Tactus

Claudia Francesca Rusca:  Gaudete Gaudio Magno
Capella Artemisia
Candace Smith, conductor
“Rosa Mistica”
Tactus

Run time: 58:43

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.