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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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00:20:51

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/05/28

Director of Public Services at the Carnegie Library, Mary Monaghan, talks with Jim Cunningham about the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books. The Festival boasts nearly 100 authors and poets discussing their work. There will also be events for kids and families with food trucks! Each panel discussion will be introduced by librarians. One even by Music Department Head, Julie Hanify. The Festival is working with the International Poetry Forum to present Judy Collins in the Lecture Hall at 4 pm

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00:28:28

South Park Theatre's 2025 Season

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/05/16

South Park Theatre's 2025 season has already started!Executive Director, Lorraine Mszanski, and Director of Children's Theatre, Emily Lorence Ragan, discuss the highlights of this year's season. Lorraine talks about the Mainstage season, which kicked off with "Caught in the Net" on May 1st. With about a week and a half between shows, Lorraine highlights the fast paced nature of South Park Theatre. They have 5 other shows, with "The Gin Game" on May 29th, and their yearly musical "How to Succeed in

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00:20:51

St. Paul's Cathedral Concert Series - Adam Brakel

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/05/15

St. Paul Cathedral's next free organ recital features Adam Brakel!Adam talks with Jim Cunningham live on the WQED-FM morning show about his concert and his background. Adam is a Pittsburgh native who now lives in Palm Beach, Florida. He reminisces growing up in the South Hills, studying at Duquesne University, and working at St. Paul's for a time. His program features a diverse selection of works, including pieces by Max Reger in honor of Bach's 275th death anniversary. The concert will also

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00:21:42

A Spotlight on African American Composers with PSO...

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/05/15

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is hosting a free concert in May! Pittsburgh Symphony Paul Ross Fellows, Carlos Clark and Joshua Carr, talk with Jim Cunningham live about their upcoming free concert on May 29th. The concert titled "Spotlight on African American Composers" features Valerie Coleman, Adolphus Hailstork, Jesse Montgomery, and many more. Carlos and Joshua talk about their experience as a Fellow with the PSO, and how they continue Paul Ross' legacy of inclusion and excellence. Carols

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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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