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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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00:32:44

Composer Katherine Pukinskis

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/10/21

Problem pregnancies have not been top of mind for composers but Carnegie Mellon University faculty member Katherine Pukinskis has organized the Pittsburgh debut of her "One in Four, One in Eight" and brings the Agarita Ensemble and Attack Theater Dance to three locations - McGee Medical Center, the Attack Theater headquarters, and Westminster Presbyterian Church. The tickets are free but reservations are desirable at music.cmu.edu/events Agarita arrives from Texas with violinist Sarah Silver

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00:24:29

James Blachly - Johnstown Symphony Orchestra Opening...

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/10/21

It's a celebration of ten years with Maestro James Blachly and the Johnstown Symphony. Opening night - October 25, 2025 - brings the start of the America 250 Celebration with Samuel Barber, Charles Ives' Unanswered Question, something new from Levi Taylor, and Brahms' Third Symphony. Maestro Blachly looks over the success of his Bach and Charlie Parker concert and the plan for a special holiday event. He tells Jim Cunningham about his visit to the Grammy Awards ceremony for his recording of Julia

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00:26:51

Matthew Mazzola - Chanticleer

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/10/20

The clear singing rooster in Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales gave the 12 men of Chanticleer their name 48 years ago. Now the group is one of the world's most loved with a stop at the David Johnson Chapel on the Thiel College campus as part of the Con Spirito Concert Series on October 30th at 7pm. Assistant Music Director Matthew Mazzola runs down the American theme for the program and explains the special quality of the sound with an overview of the history bringing together more than 70 new

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00:22:24

Timothy Chooi - Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/10/17

The Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra opens its 2025-2026 season this Saturday, October 18th, with Korngold’s Violin Concerto, featuring violinist Timothy Chooi. Timothy and WSO Executive Director Michael Rozell joined WQED's Jim Cunningham live on the air to discuss the concert, Timothy's career, and the symphony.Timothy is Professor of Violin at the University of Ottawa. He holds degrees from the Curtis Institute of Music and the Juilliard School, and a Professional Studies Diploma from the

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00:32:03

Steinway Society - Aljosha Jurinic

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/10/17

The Steinway Society of Western Pennsylvania presents the Pittsburgh debut of Aljosha Jurinic on Sunday October 19th, 3pm in the Kresge Theater at Carnegie Mellon University. It's an all Chopin recital with the Second and Third Sonatas plus nocturnes. Aljosha spoke with Jim Cunningham by Zoom from his home in Boston. He is involved in research regarding biomechanics with the hope of helping musicians avoid injuries. He explains his own physical fitness regimen and says he is careful about riding a

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00:10:40

Tuesday Musical Club - Italia con Amore!

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/10/16

The Tuesday Musical Club presents "Italia con Amore!" on October 21st, 1pm at Levy Hall, Rodef Shalom. This free concert includes music by Donizetti, Scarlatti, Boccherini and more. Soprano Sarah Richards and pianist Nanette Kaplan Solomon stopped by the studio to perform “Quando m’en vo” from Puccini's La Boheme LIVE. After the performance, they joined concert organizer Catherine Crotty in a conversation with WQED-FM's Anna Singer. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's

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00:06:11

Pittsburgh Opera - La Boheme - Vuvu Mpofu

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/10/16

Pittsburgh Opera opens it's 2025-2026 season with Puccini's "La Boheme" at the Benedum Center October 18th through 26th. WQED-FM's Anna Singer spoke with Vuvu Mpofu, who sings the role of Mimi. It's her role debut and she talks about her characters bravery throughout the opera. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trustedsource for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to

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00:06:23

Pittsburgh Opera - La Boheme - Kristine McIntyre

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/10/16

Pittsburgh Opera opens it's 2025-2026 season with Puccini's "La Boheme" at the Benedum Center October 18th through 26th. WQED-FM's Anna Singer spoke with stage director Kristine McIntyre. She talks about her approach to such a classic opera, especially with a cast of such young voices. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re

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00:11:13

Pittsburgh Opera - La Boheme - Daniel O'Hearn

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/10/16

Pittsburgh Opera opens it's 2025-2026 season with Puccini's "La Boheme" at the Benedum Center October 18th through 26th. WQED-FM's Anna Singer spoke with Daniel O'Hearn, who sings the role of Rodolfo. Daniel is thrilled to be back in Pittsburgh after spending many years in the Pittsburgh Opera Resident Artist program. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater,

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00:06:46

Pittsburgh Opera - La Boheme - Antony Walker

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/10/16

Pittsburgh Opera opens it's 2025-2026 season with Puccini's "La Boheme" at the Benedum Center October 18th through 26th. WQED-FM's Anna Singer spoke with Pittsburgh Opera Music Director Antony Walker about the music of this great opera. He's conducted the opera countless times, but still always enjoys it. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local

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00:20:36

Chamber Music Pittsburgh - Sphinx Virtuosi

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/10/16

Chamber Music Pittsburgh presents the Sphinx Virtuosi and Sterling Elliot at Carnegie Music Hall on Tuesday October 21st at 7:30pm. WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham spoke with two members of Sphinx Virtuosi - Violist/violinist Bill Neri and violinist Sandro Leal-Santiesteban. They spoke about the ensemble, what people can expect at the concert and much more. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about

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00:18:16

The Pittsburgh Walk of Fame - Nancy Polinsky

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/10/15

After thirteen years of planning, Fred Rogers and George Benson are now in stone in front of the Terminal Smallman Street at 18th in the Strip District on the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame with eight other luminaries following the ceremonies on Monday October 20th. Executive Director of the Walk, Nancy Polinsky Johnson, a regular on QED Cooks with Chris Fennimore and retired publisher of Shady Ave. Magazine, speaks with Jim Cunningham about the walk and how you can add new names in the years to come.

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00:07:12

The Frick Pittsburgh is Opening Up the 3rd and 4th...

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/10/15

There is big news coming from The Frick Pittsburgh! Chief Curator and Director of Collections, Dawn Brean, gave WQED a sneak-peek at the Clayton House's 3rd and 4th floors! These largely never before seen floors will be open to the public for the first time ever for exclusive tours in November. Dawn talks about why they are opening it up now, and what people will be able to see. Unlike the 1st and 2nd floors, the top two floors are unrestored, untouched spaces. They remain largely as they were when

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00:11:19

Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/10/14

On Saturday October 18th, Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra presents an evening of multicultural music featuring the World Premieres from local composers, and well known global composers who have taken elements from traditional musical styles to create new classics. For this performance the orchestra welcomes International Mexican guitarist David Huchin of Brussels, Belgium and PCO music director Alejandro Pinzón playing the bandoneon. Both stopped by WQED-FM to chat with Anna Singer about the concert.

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00:09:59

Thomas Douglas of Bach Choir of Pittsburgh

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/10/14

Thomas Douglas, Artistic Director of Bach Choir of Pittsburgh, joined Anna Singer of Afternoon Classics, to talk about Bach Choir's 2025-2026 season titled "Cirque du Cinéma." The season kicks off November 15th and 16th at the RowHouse Hollywood Theater, where they will perform Richard Einhorn’s majestic Voices of Light in accompaniment to Carl Theodor Dreyer’s 1928 silent film “The Passion of Joan of Arc.” Thomas also talks about CMU Opera's recent production of Sondheim's "Putting it Together"

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00:12:45

Scott Pauley of Chatham Baroque

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/10/14

WQED-FM's Anna Singer was joined by Scott Pauley of Chatham Baroque live on the air. Scott talked about the Chatham Baroque/Renaissance and Baroque season opening concert this Sunday October 19th at Shadyside Presbyterian Church titled "Beethoven’s Opus 1: Three Groundbreaking Trios." Step into 1795 Vienna and experience the debut of Beethoven’s groundbreaking Opus 1 piano trios—his first published works. With these trios, Alan Choo (violin), Jaap ter Linden (cello), and David Breitman

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00:25:15

Edgewood Symphony Orchestra

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/10/14

20 Years with Maestro Walter Morales and 38 years together as the Edgewood Symphony begins the season with a festive concert at Carnegie Music Hall Sunday October 19th at 3pm. Conductor Morales joins composers Robert Schulz and Danny English to talk abut their new music to be heard for the first time at the event. Maestra Maria Sensi Sellner conducts Gabriela Ortiz's "Kauyumari" and the Ravel Concerto for the Left Hand which features Walter Morales at the keyboard, plus the Colorscope Suite for

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00:20:40

PICT Theatre - First Lady

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/10/10

Pittsburgh International Classic Theatre is showing Sedef Ecer's play "First Lady." WQED-FM's Melissa Black interviewed the playwright Sedef Ecer, the translator for the play Amelia Parenteau, and PICT's Artistic Director Elizabeth Elias Huffman, who is also acting the lead role in the play. A satirical romp, First Lady Ishtar is oblivious to the ensuing uprising around her, as she becomes the unwitting catalyst for an explosive reaction. Directed by Adil Mansoor, First Lady's timely production

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00:19:23

Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh - Season Opening Concert

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/10/10

Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh begins their 2025-2026 Season with a concert on Saturday October 11th, 7:30pm at Rodef Shalom titled "Future and Fate." Joining Jim Cunningham on the QED Morning Show were Artistic Director Edward Leonard, Violist Jennifer Gerhard Mangone and bass Jeff Mangone to talk about the concert. Jennifer and Jeff will perform the Sinfonia Concertante for Viola and Bass by Dittersdorf. The concert will also feature Mozart's Symphony No. 40 and Matt Brown's "I have Seen the

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00:14:52

Legends in the Limelight - Meghan Picerno and...

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/10/09

Pittsburgh Festival Opera presents "Legends in the Limelight" - Sunday October 12th, 3pm at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater. The concert will feature Meghan Picerno, who will be accompanied by pianist James Lesniak. Meghan was joined by Pittsburgh Festival Opera Artistic Director to chat with WQED-FM's Anna Singer about the concert, Meghan's musical background and more. For tickets and information about the event, visit https://pittsburghfestivalopera.org/upcoming/2025-season/legend-meghan-picerno/

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