Future Classic Women Awards LIVE SHOW – Finalists

Hello and welcome to Future Classic Women Awards with me, Stefania Passamonte, the program where we search for the most amazing female artists on the classical panorama. Today is a very special day. It's a holiday day. It's Easter Monday. We start with the very bad news from the awful attack that was in Sri Lanka, and we are with the victim Classical music and the musicians, they have a big power through music to speak to anyone in any language. And we want to let anybody know it doesn't matter which religion you are. We are all human beings. And the most important thing is we all want to live and live happily together. So let's, let's stick together in the way that you want to think about them and put our heart to music and to love and to— today there should be a beautiful day of holiday and fun with family and children and classical music. So today is the day that we're finally revealing the finalists of the Future Classic Women Awards. We started almost a year ago. It's been an amazing journey. We heard the most beautiful women with the most varied stories of personal challenge and fun in a job that could look like something that is very far away from people, from everyday life, but it's actually a job like any others. And we all have encountered the same issues that women have when they're working. So we're starting with the finalists that we decided through the favor of the public, of the audience listening to them on our station during the week that they were aired on air. And through the SoundCloud playlist, we're going to reveal today a special SoundCloud. We will ask the audience to listen to as much as they want to their interviews, to the finalists' interviews, and the one that will be heard the most will be revealed in a couple of weeks' time. So be tuned. So So the first finalist of today that we're going to listen to is the mesmerizing trumpet player Matilda Lloyd. We're going to listen to— we've chosen from her latest album, Legend. And what a beautiful piece, Legend, performed by the fantastic Matilda Lloyd. The next finalist of today is Ermina Trinkaus, the violinist with the most adventurous stories ever. Uh, the piece that we're going to listen to right now is Nimrod Borenstein Concerto for Violin, the first movement, Allegro. And this was Nimrod Barenstein Concerto for Violin, first movement, played by the fantastic Yermina Trinkos. You can listen to the whole pieces that we're fading because we don't have enough time otherwise to listen to all the finalists today on the playlist that we're going to have on SoundCloud. The next finalist is the first opera singer of today, and that's Katerina Mina with Visi d'arte by Puccini, Tosca. And this was the beautiful voice of Katerina Mina with Tosca Visidarte. We will be back after a short break. Welcome to Women's Radio Station. I'm Sarah Louise Ryan and welcome to Love Lessons Live on Women's Radio Station. Hello and welcome to Future Classic Women Awards with me, Stefania Passamonte, on Women's Radio Station. Hello and welcome to Julie May Is Listening. Hi, this is Anna Kennedy and we're at Women's Radio Station supporting women's well-being and we're talking all things autism. Women The possibilities are endless. That's what makes us different. Hi, I'm Falguni Desai of Action Coach. Are you a business owner with more than 5 employees? Do you want to grow your business? I'm a London-based business coach who helps small and medium-sized businesses to grow and make a profit. I will help you identify the strengths and weaknesses in your business and then work with you to improve it using a structured framework. To find out more, contact me on 07721 654640 and book your 1-hour complimentary one-to-one coaching session. Thank you. Hi, I'm Tracy Whedon of Brownhill Insurance Group. 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And we produce and share podcasts via Bluetooth on mobile phones, focusing specifically on women and girls excluded from information due to extreme poverty. We empower those living in rural areas with media that transforms how they access, own, and share information. To find out more and be part of this movement, come check out our website at mediamattersforwomen.org. Women's radio station can give a voice to your brand. With a wide range of sponsorship opportunities, including individual programs, we can tailor your experience to you. For more information on how you can sponsor a show, go to womensradiostation.com. Women, the possibilities are endless. That's what makes us different. Welcome back to Future Classic Women Awards, the program where we search for the most amazing new female artists on the classical panorama. Today we are revealing the finalists of our first awards. Um, on the first part we heard Matilda Lloyd, Irmina Trinkaus, and Katerina Mina. Now time for the new group of finalists. We got our very first crossover singer, Joanna Forrest. We with their song My Everything. I used to find a place to hide away, and in my mind I'd think about this day. So many steps, so many mountains I have climbed. All of them have led me here to you. And through it all, when I set my spirit free, The Wings of Change saw what I just couldn't see. I never knew that love could feel like this before. No one else could make me feel this way. I give you all my everything. You are that wish, the one I hoped would someday bring. Forevermore, you'll always The one who found the way to give me back to me my everything. So here we are, I'm looking at you now. A shooting star that landed here somehow. I never knew that love could feel like this before. No one else could make me feel this way. You are that wish the one I hoped would someday bring. I am from far. You're all we seek. The one who found the way to You give me back to me my everything. You found a way to give me back to me. My everything. And this was the delightful Joanna Forrest with My Everything song with much passion and love. The next group is the Ayub Sisters. They were our very first guest, and they are going to perform the 'Tsarda by Monty' from their debut album. And these were the Ayoub Sisters with the Charta by Monti in their original arrangement. And the funny thing is that, um, um, Sarah and Laura, they're both playing violin, piano, cello, uh, exchanging instruments. So it's very fun to watch. The next finalist is Natasha Hardy, our next, um, opera crossover with their song Into the Deep from the debut album Lost in Love. I am blinded by your beauty. But I can see the light. I'm hanging on a tightrope, baby. I am 50 miles high. Help me, I am falling down. Don't want to hit the ground. Want to stay above the waterline. I am drowning out the sound. I only want to be here now. Come in closer, pull me in. Me against the tide, 'cause I'm in heaven. Shadows of a bitter sweet kiss lingers on my mind. Fought my way out of the dark Help me, I am falling down. Don't want to hit the ground, want to stay above the waterline. I am drowning out the sound. I only want to be here now. Come in closer, pull me in against the tide, 'cause I'm in heaven. And this was Natasha Hardy, Into the Deep. We will be back after a short break. Women's Radio Station is a fresh new broadcasting platform driven by love and passion. Connecting women around the world in a global network is all about diversity. From opinions, career, ethnicity, education, we aim to show the individuality of every woman everywhere, providing opportunities and a platform for your voice. Womens, the possibilities are endless. That's what makes us different. Hi, I'm Liz Van Linden, the UK travel consultant for Hazelmere Travel. People come to me as they want unique experiences and a personalized service. This happens from the moment that they inquire till they come back home. 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Whether you're thinking of having a baby, trying to get out of an unhappy relationship, or just unsure what benefits you may be entitled to, we can help. Visit turn2us.org.uk. Let me tell you about Jermyn Street Theatre. This is a secret theatre in the heart of the West End, once found, never forgotten. This is where careers ignite, where great actors perform just feet away from the audience. This is where magic happens. We would love you to join our mailing list or become a sponsor or just buy a ticket to one of our shows. The website is www.germinstreettheatre.co.uk. You're listening to Women's Radio Station, supporting women's well-being. Coming soon will be a host of new shows supporting all areas of your well-being. Shows that you can get involved in. So stay tuned. WomensRadioStation.com. Here for you. Welcome back to Future Classic Women Awards, the program where we search for the most amazing new female artists on the classical panorama. Our next group of finalists is going to include a special guest that wasn't supposed to be in the awards, but because she suddenly jumped on top of our rank of the charts of this program, that's going to be included on these awards, and that's Zhenya. With their first song Babylon from the title of their latest album. And this was composer and pianist Zhenya with Babylon. The next singer is going to be Lola G with Caro Cognato, Sicilian song. My senior year, we would just talk. And this was, this was Lola G with the live performance of Caro Cognato. How beautiful a voice. I shouldn't say anything, but really, even from life, that's something that comes through like the voice of an angel. Now the next 3 angels is the Athena Trio. They are going to perform for us Ave Maria. Māri. Moriya. Om Moriya. And this was Ave Maria from the Athena Trio. And with this, we will be back after a short Welcome to Women's Radio Station. I'm Sarah Louise Ryan and welcome to Love Lessons Live on Women's Radio Station. Hello and welcome to Future Classic Women Awards with me, Stefania Passamonte, on Women's Radio Station. Hello and welcome to Julie May Is Listening. Hi, this is Anna Kennedy and we're at Women's Radio Station supporting women's well-being and we're talking all things autism. Women, the possibility The possibilities are endless. That's what makes us different. Hi, I'm Falguni Desai of Action Coach. Are you a business owner with more than 5 employees? Do you want to grow your business? I'm a London-based business coach who helps small and medium-sized businesses to grow and make a profit. I will help you identify the strengths and weaknesses in your business and then work with you to improve it using a structured framework. To find out more To find out more, contact me on 0721 654 640 and book your 1-hour complimentary one-to-one coaching session. Thank you. Hi, I'm Tracy Whedon of Brownhill Insurance Group. We are an award-winning family-run insurance broker covering a wide range of insurance products ranging from commercial lines to personal household, high net worth, and fine art. You can contact us on 0208 710 710. 658-4334 or visit our website www.brownhillgroup.co.uk for your free no-obligation quotation. At Brown Hills, we've got you covered. Hi, I'm Carolyn Van Beers. Please join me for a brand new show here on Women's Radio Station. It's Mother's Hour. If like me, you're a mum juggling If you're juggling far too many balls and dropping most of them, this is definitely the show for you. We'll examine the highs and lows of motherhood and make sure you laugh out loud as we take on this challenging role together. With spoonfuls of advice, incredible stories, it will be a refreshing, honest, and funny look at being a mum. Hi, I'm Valentina Barbacci, and I'm the executive director of Media Matters for Women. We're a registered charity operating in Sierra Leone and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Republic of Congo, and we produce and share podcasts via Bluetooth on mobile phones, focusing specifically on women and girls excluded from information due to extreme poverty. We empower those living in rural areas with media that transforms how they access, own, and share information. To find out more and be part of this movement, come check out our website at mediamattersforwomen.org. Women's radio station can give a voice to your brand. With a wide range of sponsorship opportunities, including individual programs, we can tailor your experience to you. For more information on how you can sponsor a show, go to womensradiostation.com. Women, the possibilities are endless. That's what makes us different. Welcome back to Future Classic Women Awards, the program where we search for the most amazing new female artists on the classical panorama. And today we are revealing the finalists of Future Classic Women Awards. This is the last group and we start with opera singer Francesca Matta with Verdi's Rigoletto. Caro nome! Kono me kei ni oko, the festival. Verdi, Rigoletto, Caro Nome, sang by Francesca Matta. The next finalist is Tamsin Bolick Cohen, violinist, with Sonata in G minor, Finale, 3 animés by Debussy. Beautiful violin, Tamsin Wollie-Cohen with Sonata in G minor. The next finalist is the Italian pianist Gloria Campaner with Schumann Concerto, the third movement, Allegro Vivace. This was Gloria Campaner with Schumann Concerto, the third movement, Allegro Vivace. The last finalist of Future Classic Women Awards is Ida Girls with O Mio Papino Caro. long day without you, my friend, and I'll tell you all about it when I see you again. We've come a long way from where we began. Oh, I'll tell you all about it when I see you again. When I see you again. Light guide your way. Hold every memory as you go. And every road you take will always lead you home. It's been a long day. And this was the Ida Girls, our last crossover group, with O Mio Babbino Caro turning into See You Again. So just to mention, we have another special finalist that we're not listening today, and that's Clara Schumann, um, performed by the amazing Elena Mattson, actress. We had the radio play playing through, um, the Future Classic Women Awards, and that tells us that actually people love the past women, classical women, and not only the future classical women. And Clara Schumann was in a way the inspiration of the whole program and of the whole idea of discovering how classical musicians can cope with modern life. So to vote, please go to women'sradio.stn And to the SoundCloud, a special playlist of the finalists, the one that will be heard the most, will become— will be revealed next week with the proper winner. And we will have an award for the opera singer and one award for the best instrumentalist and composer. So please write to presenters@womensradiostation.com to nominate your winner, or tweet us @WomensRadioSTN. And you've been listening to Future Classic Women Awards on Women's Radio Station, live every day at 10 AM and 10 PM London time. If you listen— want to listen to it again or catch up on our previous programs, also please add to my presenter page Stefania Passamonte, Future Classic Women Awards, on womensradiostation.com. Thank you for listening. Women's Radio Station is a fresh new broadcasting platform driven by love and passion, connecting women around the world in a global network. Is all about diversity, from opinions, career, ethnicity, education. We aim to show the individuality of every woman everywhere, providing opportunities and a platform for your voice. Women, the possibilities are endless. That's what makes us different. Hi, I'm Liz Van Linden, a UK travel consultant for Hazelmere Travel. People come to me as they want unique experiences and a personalized service. This happens from the moment that they inquire till they come back home. I work with luxury tour operators. You can contact me on 07825 44 12 12 and liz@hazelmayortravel.co.uk. I'm Tamina Zaman, founder of Empower and Enrich. When it comes to money, do you clam up or get confused? Do you wish you could save more money, or are you hoping you have enough for your retirement. You are not alone. Many women want to be smarter with their cash but just don't know where to start. At empowerandenrich.org, you will find a host of options to help you take charge of your finances and learn how to put your money to work for you in an easy, affordable way. Get in touch with me at empowerandenrich.org and let's change your future together. Are you struggling with money? Turn to us as a national charity helping people struggling to make ends meet. Job loss, illness, or bereavement can cause a real financial crisis. We give practical help to get people back on track. Whether you're thinking of having a baby, trying to get out of an unhappy relationship, or just unsure what benefits you may be entitled to, we can help. Visit turn2us.org.uk. Let me tell you about Jermyn Street Theatre. This is a secret theatre in the heart of the West End. Once found, never forgotten. This is where careers ignite, where great actors perform just feet away from the audience. This is where magic happens. We would love you to join our mailing list or become a sponsor, or just buy a ticket to one of our shows. The website is www.germinstreettheatre.co.uk. You're listening to Women's Radio Station. Supporting women's well-being. Coming soon will be a host of new shows supporting all areas of your well-being. Shows that you can get involved in. So stay tuned. WomensRadioStation.com. Here for you.