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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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00:13:04

Marianne Cornetti - Pittsburgh Festival Opera

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/08/25

Artistic Director of the Pittsburgh Festival Opera, Marianne Cornetti, talks about their upcoming event, "An Evening Under the Stars with Our Stars".The concert presents seven singers individually and as ensembles with pianist, Maeve Berry, for an evening of the most beloved operatic arias and Broadway tunes. Marianne will sing an aria from "Il Trovatore" by Verdi and "Memory" from Cats. Benjamin Werley sings "Maria" from "West Side Story" and "Vesti la giubba" from "I Pagliacci" by Leoncavallo

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00:15:56

Rosemary Pawlowski

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/08/22

Rosemary Pawlowski is a powerhouse for the arts in Johnstown. She started the Bottleworks Ethnic Arts Center and is now involved with "Gallery on Gazebo" which offers visitors, tourists, local residents and downtown workers a friendly and convenient gathering space, combined ever-changing exhibits of art and a wide variety of special events.In this wide-ranging interview, Jim Cunningham spoke with Rosemary about her advocacy of the arts in Johnstown, starting the Bottleworks Ethnic Arts Center,

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00:14:44

Yugo Ikach on Washington Symphony and Arts in the Parks

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/08/22

Music Director and Conductor of the Washington Symphony Orchestra, Yugo Ikach, discusses their new season.Their upcoming season includes a celebration of the United States 250th Anniversary, a John Williams concert, and a holiday concert with an island twist. He highlights their listener friendly approach to programming music.Yugo also talks about Washington County's Arts in the Park celebration. Arts in the park celebrates the county wide array of arts groups with over 25 artist activities, and a

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00:19:00

Kweilin Nassar and Susan Anderson - South Side Yard Sale

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/08/21

Kweilin Nassar, Vice President of the South Side Community Council, and Susan Anderson, East Carson Street Business District Manager, joined Jim Cunningham to invite you to the Fifth Annual South Side Community Yard Sale and Shop, Sip and Stroll taking place Saturday August 23rd from 11am till 5pm on East Carson and throughout the South Side.The event features over 65 South Side locations and more than 45 East Carson Street businesses with live entertainment, treasure hunting, architecture, good

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00:15:52

Kim Rauch - Johnstown Tuesday Noon Recital Series

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/08/21

The First Lutheran Church in Johnstown hosts the Tuesday Noon Recital Series. These free concerts are held each Tuesday in the months of October, April and July. Each recital lasts about 25 minutes followed by a free lunch in the church's Social Hall. WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham spoke with the series founder Kim Rauch. He spoke about the origins of the series, the joy he gets from playing the organ at the First Lutheran Church, his starting the Johnstown Youth Choir, the many things you can do in

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00:21:30

3rd Annual Documentary Series at the Lindsay Theater

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/08/15

Visit https://thelindsaytheater.org/event/the-lindsays-third-annual-documentary-series/ to learn more about the series.

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00:12:25

*Gasp!* It's Murder on the Orient Express at Little...

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/08/13

Visit https://www.littlelake.org/ to learn more about the production, and see upcoming shows for the rest of the year!

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00:15:30

Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks "Friended by...

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/08/12

To learn more, visit https://www.pittsburghshakespeare.org/. You can also find more information on their production of "Macbeth" too!

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00:14:42

The Last Independent Automakers Series on WQED

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/08/11

Visit our TV schedule on https://www.wqed.org/ to learn more, or find more information at https://lastindependentauto.com/.

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00:15:23

Angela R. Godin - Community Arts Center of Cambria...

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/08/07

Located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, the Community Arts Center of Cambria County reaches out to a community of 250,000 people, as well as thousands of tourists each year from around the world. Their mission is to provide an inspiring and creative gathering place where the arts improve the quality of life for everyone. The Arts Center consists of the M. Josephine Paul Family Museum, Goldhaber-Fend Fine Arts Center, and the Stutzman Log House. WQED-FM's Bryan Sejvar spoke with the Arts Center's

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00:16:14

Erin Codey - Johnstown Symphony Orchestra

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/08/04

For their upcoming 2025-2026 Season, the Johnstown Symphony Orchestra is celebrating America's 250th, as well at the 10th Anniversary of James Blachly as Music Director. WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham spoke with JSO Executive Director Erin Codey about their upcoming season. It kicks off October 25th, 2025 with Part 1 of the America 250 Celebration, and continues with their annual Holiday Pops concert, a Johnstown's Got Talent concert, music of Aaron Copland and the concluding concert in April 2026

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00:19:20

Pittsburgh's Avant-Garde Book Release

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/08/01

It's a culmination of 5 years of hard work. Founder of Garfield's Irma Freeman Center of Imagination, Shelia Ali, highlights her new book "Pittsburgh's Avant-Gard: 60 Years Inside the Underground Art Scene". Shelia and collaborator Joelle Killebrew talk about the book's release and forthcoming mini book tour. Shelia talks about first being inspired to write the book, and the grant that helped her start. With over 400 pages, the book documents the many avant-garde artists, community organizations,

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00:16:51

WQED President and CEO Jason Jedlinski

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/07/31

WQED President and CEO Jason Jedlinski spoke with Morning Show host Jim Cunningham live on July 31, 2025 regarding the elimination of federal funding for public broadcasting, which not only cuts $1.8 million from WQED, but will likely add additional expenses such as music licensing and satellite program delivery. Jason emphasized that WQED’s radio and televisions stations will not go off the air. WQED will continue sharing classical favorites, interspersed with newer compositions, plus interviews

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00:17:38

Johnstown Concert Series

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/07/25

The Johnstown Concert Series is gearing up for their 2025-2026 season as they approach their 20th anniversary! The series continues to bring world-class musicians to the Johnstown community, without the need to travel to neighboring cities.Bryan Sevjar talks with directors, Michael Bodolosky and Joe Dipyatic, about the season’s exciting variety of performances taking place at the First Presbyterian Church in Downtown Johnstown. Each performance will be on a Sunday at 3 pm, with the full schedule

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00:27:30

A Look into Heritage Johnstown

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/07/24

Bryan Sevjar sits with Shelley Johansson, the Director of Marketing and Communications for Heritage Johnstown, formerly known as Johnstown Area Heritage Association. The nonprofit organization celebrates Johnstown’s influence on early industrial America, and tells its story through history, culture, and community. Heritage Johnstown hosts a variety of attractions including the Johnstown Flood Museum, The Stone Bridge, and the Heritage Discovery Center. Bryan and Shelley spoke in the Iron and Steel

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00:29:33

Dance Africa Pittsburgh at the New Hazlett Theater

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/07/24

Executive Director of the Legacy Arts Project, Erin Perry, and Director of Community Programs, Patricia Marrie Ford, talk with Jim Cunningham about Dance Africa Pittsburgh. Dance Africa was founded by Chuck Davis, whose mantra of 'Love, Peace, Respect for Everyone' is the central spirit of the program. Erin and Patricia discuss the honorees and special guests. This year, Youseef Koumbassa, a world renowned dancer, will have a piece involved 30 dancers and 10 drummers. There will also be a tribute

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00:20:19

The August Wilson Trifecta at Pittsburgh Playwrights...

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/07/23

The Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company is producing not 1, not 2, but 3 August Wilson plays next month! Founder of the company, Mark Clayton Southers, daughter Ashley Southers, and director Terrence Spivey, talk about the three productions. Mark starts off the trifecta with a production of "Two Trains Running" at the Madison Arts Center. "Two Trains" is set in the Hill District of Pittsburgh in the 1960s. A restauranter fights for his property, as the City targets it for demolition. Mark

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00:12:28

Johnstown's Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center Concerts

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/07/23

Since its opening in 1991 at the University of Pittsburgh's Johnstown’s campus, the Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center (PPAC) continues to bring connections to many different cultures and people. They also continue to provide new artistic experiences for their community as they reach their 2025-2026 season.Bryan Sejvar talks with the director, Janie Leck Grela, about PPAC’s history, and their many scheduled performances. Upcoming performances include "Japanese Storytelling: Mask, Mime, and Music",

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00:20:55

Sharon Isbin on Karen LeFrak's Romantico CD

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/07/22

2020 Musical America Instrumentalist of the Year, Sharon Isbin, talks with Anna Singer about her work in composer Karen LeFrak's new album, "Romantico". Sharon talks about the first piece she performed, the first movement, "Bailamos", at the U.S. Capitol in 2023. The full concerto was premiered in January 2024, and the album was recorded with the Orchestra of St. Luke's. Sharon highlights how the concerto combines classical guitar with Latin dance rhythms and features top Latin percussionists. The

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00:16:05

SERIO's Tales of Hoffmann

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/07/18

The new Pittsburgh Opera company, SERIO, is presenting "The Tales of Hoffmann" in August!Anna Singer talks with founder Louisa Jonason, director Rebecka Kerr, and soprano Jennifer Coffman, about their upcoming production. The "Tales of Hoffmann" follows a young poet, Hoffmann, and his three disastrous love affairs. Jennifer plays the dual role of the Muse and Nicklausse, who try to guide Hoffmann towards his true love, art. Rebecka talks about the themes of artistic vs romantic love, and how to

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