Feminine Fusion

S08 Ep50: Always A Classic

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“Music fills the infinite between two souls.” – Rabindranath Tagore

 

This week we hear from women composing during the Classical era – their names and music often overshadowed and forgotten over time.

“Always A Classic”

Sophie Gail:  Air du Chanoine de Milan, ou Le Souper impromptu
Mailys de Villoutreys, soprano; Clara Izambert, piano
“Romances d’Empire”
Château de Versailles 77

Marianna Martines:  Sonata in A Major
Margot Dilmaghani, piano
“Listen to the Ladies! Four Centuries of Piano Music by Women”
Celebration 7

Jane Savage:  A Favorite Duett for Two Performers , on One Piano Forte, or Harpsichord
Duo Korusa
“Piano Duet Music of Marie Jaëll and Jane Savage”
Centaur 4006

Anna Bon:  Flute Sonata No. 5
Hans-Joachi Fuss, flute; Nicolau de Figuerido, harpsichord; Rene Schiffer, cello
“The Baroque Flute”
Discover 920256

Maddelena Sirmen:  Violin Concerto No. 5
Terry Baune, violin
Bay Area Women’s Philharmonic; JoAnn Falletta, conductor
“Baroquen Treasures”
Newport 60102

 

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.

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