Feminine Fusion

September 25, 2016: Nadia Boulanger, Part 1

by Diane Jones

September 19, 2016

Aaron Copland and Nadia Boulanger

“Myth credits every American town with two things: a 10-cent store and a Boulanger student.” – Ned Rorem

With a career spanning 70 years, Nadia Boulanger taught theory, composition, and ear training to more than 600 students.  In this special Live edition of Feminine Fusion, you’ll hear music from composers as diverse as Aaron Copland, Peggy Glanville-Hicks, Astor Piazzolla, and more.

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“Nadia Boulanger, Part 1”

Aaron Copland:  Symphony for Organ & Orchestra (1924)
Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Litton – conductor
“A Copland Profile”
Delos 3221

Elliott Carter:  Tarantella (1936)
SWR Vokalensemble Stuttgart, Marcus Creed – director
“Elliott Carter: Choral Works”
SWR Music

Peggy Glanville-Hicks:  Concertino de camera
Tall Poppies Ensemble
“Red Earth”
Tall Poppies

Astor Piazzolla:  Lo que vendra
Razumovsky Orchestra, Peter Breiner – conductor
Sefika Kutluer, flute
“Tango Goes Symphony”
Naxos 557004

Philip Glass:  String Quartet No. 1
Carducci Quartet
“Philip Glass: String Quartets Nos. 1-4”
Naxos 559636

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.