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00:11:15

Tuesday Musical Club Recital Series - Vanessa...

Voice of the Arts ·

2026/09/03

Tuesday Musical Club begins its 2026-2027 season with a concert by pianist Vanessa Schmithorst. Vanessa and Tuesday Musical Club's concert organizer, Catherine Crotty, speak with Anna Singer about the program.Vanessa Schmithorst began studying piano at age 4, which, together with science, became a lifelong passion. For her recital, she'll play music by Bach-Busoni, Schubert, Liszt, and Chopin. Vanessa shares what she loves about each piece and her thoughts while programming the concert. Catherine

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00:34:46

Jim Cunningham and Albert Manders Talk PSO Tour and More

Voice of the Arts ·

2026/09/02

Albert Manders, composer, flutist, concert organizer, and supporter of WQED, recently visited Pittsburgh from his home in Amsterdam. He stopped by the studio to chat with Jim Cunningham about the Pittsburgh Symphony's stop in his city on their 2026 European tour.Albert, who grew up in Pittsburgh, moved to Amsterdam 20 years ago to foster his career as a musician. He will attend the PSO's performance in Amsterdam on September 7th. Albert talks about the brilliance of the Concertgebouw, which hosts

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00:13:36

2026-2027 Johnstown Concert Series

Voice of the Arts ·

2026/08/31

The Johnstown Concert Series returns with an exciting lineup of 6 concerts for their 2026-2027 season. The concerts include Wanderlost (September 13); Trillium Trio (October 11); IUP Chorus (November 8); Laura Ferguson and Friend (March 14); 412 Saxophone Quartet (April 11) and Academy String Quartet (May 23). All the concerts take place at the First Presbyterian Church in Johnstown at 3pm.WQED-FM's Bryan Sejvar spoke with Joe Dipyatic and Michael Bodolowski about the concerts this season; how

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00:24:25

Washington PA Remembers September 11

Voice of the Arts ·

2026/08/31

The Washington Symphony Orchestra and Washington Festival Chorale are joining forces for a 9/11 remembrance concert on September 12th. WSO Music Director Yugo Ikach and WFC Artistic Director Mitchell Stenker spoke with Jim Cunningham about the event. This year marks 25 years since the September 11 attacks. The concert highlights Requiem for the Living by Dan Forrest, a modern version of the traditional Requiem. Barber's Adagio for Strings opens the program, joined by additional choral works

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00:16:37

Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks - The Merry Wives...

Voice of the Arts ·

2026/08/29

Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks returns next weekend, September 4th, with The Merry Wives of Windsor! Founder Jennifer Tober, director Cat Aceto, and Jo Getting (Falstaff) spoke with Anna Singer live on the QED Afternoon Show about the show.It's Merry Wives with a twist---set in the 1980s, Cat's adaptation channels the spirit of self-expression, desire, and getting what you want. The play includes MTV references, timely fashion, and many nods to Pittsburgh. Cat and Jennifer explain the power of

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00:22:35

Angela Godin - Community Arts Center of Cambria County

Voice of the Arts ·

2026/08/28

Angela Godin is the Executive Director of the Community Arts Center of Cambria County. Located in Johnstown, the center provides an inspiring and creative gathering place where the arts improve the quality of life for everyone. WQED-FM's Bryan Sejvar spoke with Angela about the many events taking place at the Center during the Fall, including Log Art Theater productions; the 55th Log House Arts Festival (September 5th and 6th); Artoberfest (October 10th); and the Holly Bazaar (November and

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00:14:35

The Lindsay Theater's Upcoming Showcases & 2026...

Voice of the Arts ·

2026/08/27

Rishi Sethi, resident filmmaker at the Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center in Sewickley, joined Anna Singer live on the QED Afternoon Show to talk about upcoming Emerging Filmmakers Showcases and the Lindsay's 2026 Documentary Series. On September 3rd, Fedeltà. Soldier. Prisoner. Bloomfield-raised director Steve Mancini focuses on Italian soldiers captured during World War II who ended up at a POW facility outside of Chambersburg, leaving a lasting impact on the region. Then, on September 17th,

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00:19:13

Colleen Hammond Directs Ruth is Dead at the New Works...

Voice of the Arts ·

2026/08/26

The Pittsburgh New Works Festival kicks off this weekend at Duquesne University's Genesius Theater! Colleen Hammond, who will direct a show during the festival's second weekend, speaks with Melissa Black about her production, Ruth is Dead.The New Works Festival is an annual event that fosters the creation of original one-act plays produced by local theater companies. Colleen is working with the Heritage Players for Ruth is Dead, which was written by Donnie Buckingham, a Swissvale native and

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00:15:28

María Dueñas Pays Homage to Heifetz

Voice of the Arts ·

2026/08/24

In her third album, María Dueñas conveys a heartfelt tribute to Jascha Heifetz, one of the greatest violinists of all time. She speaks with Anna Singer about Homage to Heifetz, releasing August 28th.María remembers listening to Heifetz and other great violinists while growing up taking inspiration from him as a player. She explains working with Gustavo Dudamel for this album, which features Lalo's Symphonie espagnole, Korngold's Violin Concerto, Debussy, and Manuel Ponce. María will also return to

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00:31:19

The Mendelssohn Choir Welcomes New Executive Director

Voice of the Arts ·

2026/08/20

Cameron Gunsbury-Massey has been announced as the new Executive Director of the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh! He and the choir's conductor, Daniel Singer, speak with Jim Cunningham about the appointment and MCP's upcoming season.Cameron began his musical journey as a child in Croatia and studied flute performance at the University of Texas. He most recently served as the Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Youth Philharmonic Orchestra. Daniel gives a preview of the MCP season, which kicks off

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00:21:09

Erin Codey - Johnstown Symphony Orchestra

Voice of the Arts ·

2026/08/17

The Johnstown Symphony Orchestra is gearing up for it's 98th Season, titled "Symphonic Visions" with concerts in October, November, December, February, March and April. Executive Director Erin Codey spoke with WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham about the season - giving a rundown of each concert. She also talks about Music Director James Blachly; the Johnstown Symphony Chorus and their Director Jeffrey Webb; Inclined to Sing; the Subscriber concert in May in Johnstown's Grand Halle; and some other

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00:31:02

NAT 28 - Upcoming Concert and New Recording

Voice of the Arts ·

2026/08/13

New music ensemble NAT 28 will perform Steve Reich's Music for 18 Musicians at CMU's Kresge Theater on August 22nd! Jim Cunningham speaks with Music Director/pianist Brian Gilling and conductor Daniel Nesta Curtis about the concert and their recent recording of Nancy Galbraith's Piano Concerto No. 4.Brian and Daniel will both play piano in the Reich piece, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. They talk about the difficulty of the music and stress the role of a sound technician in the

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00:36:10

Jim Pugh and Jim Anderson Reunite for New American...

Voice of the Arts ·

2026/08/10

Trombonist Jim Pugh and recording engineer Jim Anderson have reunited for a new album featuring the first-ever recording of Roy Harris's long-lost Trombone Symphony. WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham speaks with both of them about the piece, originally written for Tommy Dorsey in 1938.Jim Pugh talks about discovering the piece, tracking down Harris's archivist, and searching through the Library of Congress. The album also features Nightsuite, a contemporary work by Scott Nimner, which brought together Jim

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00:10:36

Anna Singer to Participate in Concert Honoring Father...

Voice of the Arts ·

2026/08/07

Classical QED's Anna Singer will take part in a concert Friday, August 14th at The Church of the Assumption in Bellevue honoring Father Tim Deely. She spoke with Father Tim and organizer Samuele Bozzolla live on the QED Afternoon Show about the concert. The concert marks the end of Father Tim's seven-year tenure at the church. He'll soon leave for Italy to study canon law for three years. Sam organized this concert as a farewell for Father Tim, bringing together various singers to perform sacred

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00:11:41

Emily Brunner Talks Making Space: The Story of the...

Voice of the Arts ·

2026/07/29

The New Hazlett Theater celebrates its 20th anniversary with a screening of the new film, Making Space: The Story of the New Hazlett Theater. The film's producer, WQED Digital Content Manager Emily Brunner, spoke with Jim Cunningham live on the QED Morning Show about the documentary and the event.Emily explains how the film got its start, originating from Voice of the Arts interviews she had done during her tenure as WQED-FM's producer. She spent a lot of time last year filming interviews with the

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00:24:49

Arsentiy Kharitonov's Concerto for Piano and Orchestra

Voice of the Arts ·

2026/07/28

Russian pianist and composer Arsentiy Kharitonov recently released a new Concerto for Piano and Orchestra. WQED=FM's Anna Singer speaks with Arsentiy about the piece.Arsentiy talks about developing as a pianist and what led him to start composing. He says being a performer was not enough for him---he always wanted to create his own music and to revive the Romantic tradition of the composer-performer. Arsentiy also walks Anna through each movement of the concerto, which he calls a sophisticated,

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00:27:09

Making Space: The Story of the New Hazlett Theater

Voice of the Arts ·

2026/07/27

The New Hazlett Theater celebrates its 20th anniversary with a screening of the new film, Making Space: The Story of the New Hazlett Theater. Executive Director René Conrad and Artistic Director Melissa Cardello-Linton speak with Jim Cunningham about the New Hazlett and the film. The film, produced by WQED's Emily Brunner, features interviews covering the history of the building and the New Hazlett's relationship with its resident companies. René and Melissa talk about Carnegie, the old organ, and

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00:17:35

Remembering Exploring Music Host Bill McLaughlin

Voice of the Arts ·

2026/07/24

Bill McLaughlin, Peabody Award-winning conductor, composer, and longtime host of Exploring Music, passed away yesterday, July 23rd. To remember and honor him, WQED-FM would like to share a 2013 interview with Bill, in which he joins Jim Cunningham in celebrating 10 years of Exploring Music. Bill talked about preparing for the program and his intention to create a space where listeners could discover classical music. He also remembered his time as a trombonist in the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

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00:29:07

Catching Up with the Singing Sisters

Voice of the Arts ·

2026/07/23

The Singing Sisters Rosalie and Rosemonde Deck were a sibling duo from the Sisters of Divine Providence. Jim Cunningham speaks with Sister Rosamonde and Sister Mary Traupman about the sisters' performing career and more.Sister Rosamonde talks about growing up in a musical family, recording CDs at WQED, and singing for American troops in Germany. Sister Mary explains the reasons for a recent global decrease in vocations and the challenges for women in the modern Catholic church. The sisters also

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00:16:32

Shelley Johansson - Flood City Music Festival

Voice of the Arts ·

2026/07/22

The 2026 Flood City Music Festival returns to Johnstown this weekend! The festival begins with a free concert on Thursday night, with the main festival happening on Friday July 24th and Saturday July 25th. WQED-FM's Bryan Sejvar spoke with Festival Director of Marketing Shelley Johansson about this year's festival including the headliners Greensky Bluegrass featuring Holly Bowling and the Disco Biscuits. She also talks about some of the other acts she's looking forward to; the importance of

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