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Voice of the Arts

WQED Multimedia

Insights and anecdotes from musicians, dancers, artists, actors and directors, as well as audience response.

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00:26:11

Cranberry Men's Chorus Upcoming Concerts

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/05/15

The summer time is here, and it's perfect to listen to Barbershop-style music!Director of the Cranberry Men's Chorus Ron Brooks, and members Larry and Noah, talk about the Chorus's upcoming summer concerts. Ron talks about the all-male chorus based in Cranberry, PA, and what barbershop music comprises of. It features four vocal parts, the lead melody, the high tenor above the melody, and the bass and baritone to round out the harmonic chords. Larry highlights their upcoming concerts in the area,

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00:18:05

Vocal Confluence Sounds of Steel Concert

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/05/15

Vocal Confluence presents their upcoming concert "Sounds of Steel: An Acapella Tribute to Pittsburgh Artists" this weekend! Artistic Director B Rauch and Assistant Director Josh Gongaware, talk about their upcoming concert that pays tribute to Pittsburgh artists through the ages. Vocal Confluence is an all-voice barbershop chorus that looks to foster a vibrant singing community that is inclusive and welcoming for all. B and Josh highlight the program for this concert, which features a medley, or

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00:15:06

Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures New Season

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/05/14

Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures just announced their new season!Executive Director of Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures, Sony Ton-Aime, gives Voice of the Arts an exclusive look at their upcoming Ten Evenings 2025-2026 Season. The season opens on September 15th with Jill Lepore and her new book "We the People". Aligning with the 250th anniversary of the United States, this non-fiction book dives into the U.S Constitution. Jill will present her book and will be available afterwards to sign books. The

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00:19:48

What is Coming Up For Front Porch Theatricals 2025...

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/05/14

It is another season of Front Porch Theatricals!Producer Nancy Zionts, and actresses Saige Smith and Becki Toth, talk about the upcoming 2025 season of Front Porch Theatricals. Nancy talks about the backstory of Front Porch, a Pittsburgh-based professional theater company founded in 2009. Their mission is to produce two meaningful musicals each year showcasing exclusively local talent, both on and off stage. The two shows this year are "Baby" and "Sunday in the Park with George" both on Broadway

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00:15:29

Resonance Works Discusses Anna Bolena

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/05/13

It is the last concert of Resonance Works 2024-2025 season!Artistic Director Maria Sensi Sellner, soprano Katie Lindhart, and Stage Director Rob Frankenberry, talk about the upcoming opera, "Anna Bolena". Maria talks about the story of "Anna Bolena" and how it is an opera that features two females in major roles. Katie talks about starring in the title role as a dream come true. She finds the role expressive and emotionally rich. She also highlights the aesthetic of the costumes, which are sure to

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00:21:13

Music@Third Slavic Art Songs Rectial

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/05/13

The music program at Third Presbyterian Church is featuring an upcoming concert as a part of their concert series! Singer Sydney Kaczorowski and pianist Fabio Gentili, talk about their upcoming recital featuring Slavic art songs. The program features work by Zoltan Kodaly, Bohuslav Martinu, and Feliks Nowowiejski. Sydney talks about her background as an Ethnomusicologist, and her Polish and Italian heritage. Her first exposure to Eastern European music began when she joined the Duquesne University

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00:08:24

Melissa Culbertson - Bach, Beethoven and Brunch 2025

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/05/12

Bach, Beethoven and Brunch returns for 2025. Bryan Sejvar spoke with Melissa Culbertson of the City of Pittsburgh's Office of Special Events. She runs down this year's line up of performers - Pittsburgh Youth Concert Orchestra on June 22nd; Cello Fury on June 29th; members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra on July 13th; Chamber Music Pittsburgh on July 20th; and the North Pittsburgh Flute Society on July 27th. Melissa talks about trying to get a mix of old favorites and new groups on the

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00:23:56

Slippery Rock University's Flute Ensemble

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/05/12

You can learn more about Slippery Rock University's Flute Ensemble online or on their Facebook Page. Lastly, want to learn more about Slippery Rock University? Listen to our previous podcast with Dr. Eisenreich about SRU's Early Childhood and Elementary Music Community Initiatives here.

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00:13:54

Devin Arrington Shares His Music

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/05/09

Pittsburgh violinist and composer, Devin Arrington, talks live with Anna Singer about his musical career and his new work.Devin talks about his studies at Carnegie Mellon University under Leonardo Balada. He won the First Music Prize, which eventually led to his Carnegie Hall premiere with one of his pieces. Anna plays two pieces of Devin's. the first is "Heavenward" and the second is "String Quartet No.2 - Balm". He discusses the inspiration behind both pieces. He wanted to comfort people during

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00:27:07

Tuesday Musical Club Presents Schickele and PDQ Bach

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/05/06

Organizer Barbra Folb and pianist Nanette Kaplan Solomon bring friends of the Tuesday Musical Club to WQED FM's studio to give a first look into the program for their upcoming recital. In this episode you'll hear Peter Schickele's "Quartet for Piano, Clarinet, Violin, and Cello" and "Selections from the Short-Tempered Clavier". Nanette and Barbara chat about the significance of Schickele's music in their professional careers. The two also give an update on current projects, what's next, and how

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00:22:04

Little Shop of Horrors at McKeesport Little Theater

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/05/02

McKeesport Little Theater is heading down to Squid Row!Director Jeff Boles, and actors Johnny and Carina Terreri, talk about their upcoming production of "Little Shop of Horrors". They talk about the story of an assistant at a floral shop that cultivates a man-eating plant, named after his crush of course. Jeff highlights the wonderful music in this musical, written by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, the same duo behind Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. Carina talks about the similarities in

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00:22:54

FM Angel Spotlight - Don and Anne Boyd

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/05/01

Longtime supporters of WQED, Don and Anne Boyd, share their story with Jim Cunningham, and about a special upcoming event.Don and Anne first met in Boston, when Don was working at Minuteman Records. A huge record store, Don fell in love with it's classical music selection. Working as a translator for Deutche Grammophon, Anne met Don at the record store while browsing their collection. They eventually moved to Pittsburgh, where Don earned his PhD and worked for PPG Industries, developing

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00:16:30

4th Benefit Concert for Ukraine

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/04/30

It is time for the 4th Benefit Concert for Ukraine! Organizers Cheryl Redmond and Marta Krechkovsky talk about the upcoming concert that have all proceeds benefiting DTCare. Marta highlights the program which features solo and chamber performances by vocalists from Ukraine, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra members, and many others. William Caballero, Cynthia Koledo DeAlmedia, Nick Myers, David McCaroll, Victoria Luperi, and many more will be joining! Cheryl talks about the organization benefiting from

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00:14:41

Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestra's Spring Concert

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/04/30

Conductor of Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestra (TRYPO), Brian Worsdale, talks live with Jim Cunningham about their upcoming spring concert. The weekend of concerts showcases talent of over 200 young musicians across multiple ensembles. The first concert features the Wind Symphony and Percussion Ensemble. The second features the Tutti Strings and Symphonette. The final concert is a performance by the Young Peoples Orchestra, with this year's concerto competition winner, Wesley Madge.Brian talks

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00:18:21

Nicholas Dragga Talks about Pittsburgh Ballet...

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/04/29

It is time to dust off those ruby red shoes and follow the yellow brick road!Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Nicholas Dragga, talks about their upcoming Pittsburgh premiere of "The Wizard of Oz". This new ballet first premiered in 2018 by the Colorado, Kansas City, and Royal Winnipeg ballet's. There will be special effects, projections, flying, and much more! Nick highlights the different musical themes for each character, like disco for the Lion and soulful music for the Tin

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00:14:33

Erich Lascek - Masterworks Concert Chorale

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/04/29

The Masterworks Concert Chorale presents "The Killer B's and the Broadway Steve's"! Conductor, Erich Lascek details the program in this conversation with Jim Cunningham. The program includes Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, as well as Stephen Sondheim, Steven Flaherty and Steven Schwarz. Bob Dylan's The Times They are A'Changin' will feature WQED Education's Liz Kostandinu. Errol Garner's Take the A Train will also be a highlight. Erich explores the choir's history, it's members, Erich's deep devotion

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00:21:35

Organist Paul Jacobs with the Pittsburgh Symphony

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/04/29

A native of Washington, PA, organist Paul Jacobs returns to the area for a performance with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra! Paul talks about the program, which features Alexandre Guilmant's Symphony No. 1 in D Minor. Manfred Honeck will conduct the show at the St. Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe. Paul talks about the musical appeal of the symphony, and the balance between organ and orchestra. He also talks about his past performances of the Symphony, including with the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra

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00:18:49

South Hills Chorale Is Singing in the Neighborhood

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/04/28

The South Hills Chorale's spring concert will be celebrating Pittsburgh's musical legacy! Executive Director of the Chorale, Rick Smith, and his wife, Debbie Smith, talk about the upcoming concert in May. Rick highlights the concerts program, which honors Pittsburgh musicians across genres. Some honorees include Errol Garner, Billy Porter, Henry Mancini, Nancy Galbraith, and Fred Rogers. The group hosts weekly rehearsals on Monday nights, and function as a close-knit family. Rick also emphasizes

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00:19:16

Pittsburgh Youth Concert Orchestra - Broadway and Beyond

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/04/28

The Pittsburgh Youth Concert Orchestra is finishing it's 2025 season with Broadway! Artistic Director Pablo Ardiles and Assistant Conductor Sean Radermacher talk about PYCO's upcoming spring concerts. Entitled "Broadway and Beyond" the finale concerts feature a Medley of Broadway Music, Mars from The Planets by Holst, Star Wars, Uptown Funk, and some Beatles. Pablo highlights that the two concerts each feature different groups of students. The 2:30 pm concert features the Junior Wind Symphony,

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00:15:03

Pittsburgh Musical Theater's Waitress

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/04/25

Get your forks and taste buds ready! Pittsburgh Musical Theater's upcoming professional production is "Waitress"! Actress playing the starring role, Zanny Laird, talks about her role in the upcoming production. Her character, Jenna, takes an emotional journey throughout the story, as she comes to grips with her stalling career and marriage. With dreams of one day opening up her own pie shop, an unexpected pregnancy brings changes to her life. Zanny highlights how she is approaching this show. It

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