Feminine Fusion

S07 Ep39: Stage and Screen, Part 5

by Diane Jones

May 27, 2023

“I always said when I was younger, I wanted to write film music, and I think that’s what my ultimate dream is.” – Laura Mvula

Women composers are still a relative rarity in the film and theater worlds.  This episode showcases some of their music for stage and screen you may have missed.  And we’ll hear music from the first woman to work as a full-time film composer.

Stage and Screen, Part 5

Mary Rodgers:  Once Upon a Mattress (Overture)
Original Cast Orchestra
“Once Upon a Mattress: Original Cast Album”
Verve 1007682

Carol Hall:  The Sidestep & Hard Candy Christmas (The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas)
Original Cast Recording
“The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas: Original Cast Album”
Verve 1116832

Nancy Ford:  Dear Tom (I’m Getting My Act Together and Taking It on the Road)
Original Cast Recording
“I’m Getting My Act Together and Taking It on the Road: Original Cast Album”
Masterworks 10003557010

Gretchen Cryer:  Lonely Lady (I’m Getting My Act Together and Taking It on the Road)
Original Cast Recording
“I’m Getting My Act Together and Taking It on the Road: Original Cast Album”
Masterworks 10003557010

Anaïs Mitchell:  Why We Build the Wall & Road to Hell II (Hadestown)
Original Cast
“Hadestown”
Warner Classics 9029576806

Pinar Toprak:  Excerpts (The Tides of Fate)
Studio Orchestra
“The Tides of Fate: Soundtrack”
Varese Sarabande 206755800

Aska Matsumiya:  Excerpts (After Yang)
Studio Orchestra
“After Yang: Soundtrack”
Milan 100047553702

Doreen Carwithen:  Mantrap Suite
BBC Concert Orchestra; Gavin Sutherland, conductor
“Doreen Carwithen: Film Music”
Dutton 7266

Run time:  58:29

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.