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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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00:22:38

Sister Margaret Carney - Richard Danielpour's "The...

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/04/15

This Friday (Good Friday), on Performance in Pittsburgh, WQED-FM will air Richard Danielpour's "The Passion of Yeshua." Jim Cunningham spoke with Sister Margaret Carney, formerly the President of St. Bonaventure University and who know Richard Danielpour. Sister Margaret explains the importance of this piece, particularly this year when Holy Week and Passover are at the same time; how the piece is important, even to a non-believer; and describes what happens in each part of the oratorio. The

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00:31:45

Paul Miller: The Undiscovered Viola d’Amore

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/04/15

This episode is all about a baroque instrument, the Viola d'amore!Music theory professor and director of The Duke's Music ensemble at Duquesne University, Dr. Paul Miller, and Duquesne violist graduate student, Michelle Kenyon, talk about the instrument. Paul talks about his interests in early music and contemporary music. He also talks about the rare instrument that has sympathetic, or resonating, strings. He highlights his own personal viola d'amores, which have cherub carvings on the end of the

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00:19:35

Dragonfly Dawn Takes Flight at New Hazlett

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/04/14

The last show of New Hazlett Theater's CSA season is launching at the end of April! CSA Lead Artist Joanna Abel, dancer Christine Andrews, and musician Aidana Yntykbayeva, talk about their production of "Dragonfly Dawn". This show features belly dancing, aerial arts, puppetry, and live music in a story about good vs evil. A swan is lured to a mystical forest lake where they dance with dragonfly friends, before being attacked by evil harpy's. Joanna talks about her inspiration, which came from her

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00:12:33

Heinz Chapel Choir - Post Concert Interviews - 4/13/25

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/04/13

WQED-FM's Anna Singer spoke with Dr. Susan Rice, director of the Heinz Chapel Choir at the end of their 2025 Spring Concert at Heinz Chapel on Sunday April 13, 2025. Dr. Rice reflected on the theme of the program; the importance of including some 'classic' along with newer composers and their upcoming tour of Philadelphia and Washington, DC in May. Anna also spoke with Seniors Kelsey Aronhalt and Steve Johns, who spoke about their favorite part of this afternoons concert; how they got involved in

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00:31:14

American Guild of Organists Honoring Ann Labounsky

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/04/11

Longtime Professor of Organ Studies at Duquesne University, Ann Labounsky, will be receiving a prestigious award from the American Guild of Organists (AGO) this month.As part of the award ceremony, she will perform a recital. She talks about the program for that recital, which includes works by Sainte-Clotilde, Tournemire, and her mentor Jean Langlais. Ann talks with Jim Cunningham about her 56-year career at Duquesne University, and her organ studies spanning many years. She reflects on her

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00:23:49

Chamber Music of Pittsburgh Presents The Dover Quartet

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/04/11

The Dover Quartet having been named one of the best quartets of the past 100 years by BBC Music Magazine.They have also won top prizes from the Fischoff Competition, Banff, Avery Fisher, Lincoln Center and Cleveland prizes. Via Zoom, Cellist Camden Shaw and composer Jerod Impichchaachaahaaha Tate, talk about the program. It is an American theme featuring Dvorak's American Quartet along with Jessie Montgomery's Strum. The discussion revolves around the Chickasaw Nation influences on Jerod's

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00:14:59

On the Edge Of with Brew House Arts

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/04/10

Brew House Arts is showing an exhibition for the culmination of their 2024-2025 Distillery Artists Residency Program!Program and Marketing Coordinator Brent Nakamoto and artist Alli Lemon talk about the exhibition, titled On the Edge Of... and how each artist has approached creativity via their personal stories, vulnerabilities, and anxieties. There’s an opening reception on April 17th from 6 to 8:30 pm, which will feature a mini gallery exhibition and edible cake art! Alli also talks about her

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00:14:35

Pitt Men's Glee Club Swingin' Into Spring

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/04/10

Pitt Men's Glee Club is Singing' and Swingin' into Spring! Director Richard Teaster, student President CJ Wrightson, and Secretary Xavier Ramirez, talk with Jim Cunningham live about their upcoming concert this weekend. This concert is a sneak peak of their program for their upcoming European tour. They talk about the program, which includes American music. Folk songs, barbershop, doo wop and many more! They close the showcase with Pittsburgh musical legends, including Fred Rogers. Richard

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00:15:34

Lucky to Live in Pittsburgh with Rick Sebak

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/04/10

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00:22:01

Friends of Mellon Park's Arbor Day Celebration

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/04/09

Friends of Mellon Park is celebrating their 5th annual Arbor Day Celebration this April!Board of Trustee Member's Elizabeth Seamans and Abby Wilson, talk about the upcoming event on April 26th. Elizabeth talks about how Arbor Day got started, and what Friends of Mellon Park are doing for the special day. There will be a marching band from Alderdice High School, lawn games for children and adults, a tree walk, an interactive music program, and food trucks! Abby also talks about why she joined the

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00:17:03

Vilaya Dance Festival with Nandanik Dance

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/04/08

Nandanik Dance, a classical Indian Dance Troupe, is presenting a festival!Director Nandini Mandal, and students Shriya Narasimhan and Pavithra Dante, talk with Anna Singer live about their upcoming dance festival, Vilaya The Confluence. Nandini talks about creating this dance troupe after emigrating to the U.S from Kolkata. She hopes to preserve, promote, and share all forms of Indian Classical dance in Pittsburgh. One of the ways is through their yearly festival, Vilaya. The festival brings

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00:18:52

Miss Julie At Pittsburgh International Classic Theatre

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/04/08

Pittsburgh International Classic Theatre, or PICT, is back for a season finale! Artistic Director of PICT, Eliza Huffman, talks about their upcoming American Premiere of Amy Ng's adaptation of Miss Julie. Eliza talks about the story of Miss Julie, set in post-World War II Hong Kong, and how Amy Ng's adaptation focuses on a love triangle. Eliza highlights talk back discussions, an Asian Cultural Celebration, and a Film Screening of Mark Clayton Souther's version of Miss Julie set in the deep

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00:19:04

The Sebastian's Involvement in the Markus Passion...

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/04/07

In this last episode about the Markus Passion world premiere in Pittsburgh, Sebastians lead member, Jeffrey Grossman, talks about his groups involvement in the project. Jeffrey, who is playing organ and harpsichord in the premiere, talks about history of the Sebastians. This ensemble specializes in music of the baroque and classical eras. He also talks about his role in this production, and what makes this version so special. Jeffrey shares his favorite parts of the project, and the makeup of the

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00:19:53

Meet the Young Artists of Chamber Orchestra of...

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/04/04

Artistic Director of Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh, Edward Leonard, talks with Jim Cunningham live on the WQED Classical morning show about their upcoming concert.The concert celebrates this year's Junior and Senior winners of COP's Young Artist Concerto Competition. Cellist Chase Hahl is the junior winner, a Fox Chapel high schooler. Violinist Joshua Lee is the senior division winner from Carnegie Mellon University. Chase performed Bach's Third Cello Suite in C Major the Sarabande live, and

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00:28:14

"Another Light" Art Exhibition at Union Project

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/04/04

Union Project is hosting a new art exhibition that is a culmination of a seven year spiritual journey. Executive Director of Union Project and artist of the exhibition, Jeffrey Dorsey, talks about his exhibit "Another Light: Making Space for Healing". Jeffrey talks about the story behind the project, which started seven years ago after he tore his ACL playing soccer. For months, he was confined to a chair, and spent much of it in silence, meditating. In his meditation, he found a voice calling for

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00:17:02

Working "9 to 5" with Little Lake Theatre

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/04/03

It's the start of Little Lake Theatre's 2025 season, and it will be starting off with a fun one! Director of "9 to 5", Kathy Hawk, and the actress playing Doralee, Alexis Hawk, talk about their collaboration in this upcoming musical. Kathy talks about the story behind the musical, which is similar to the movie. They reveal their favorite parts in the show, and how working as a mother/daughter duo can be easy and fun! Kathy talks about working with Little Lake over the years, and how it has become a

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00:11:26

Attack Theatre's New Executive Director - Andres Franco

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/04/03

Attack Theatre has a new executive director! Well known Pittsburgh conductor, Andres Franco, talks with Anna Singer live about his new role in the city. He talks about how he first met co-founders Michele de la Reza and Peter Kope on stage during a Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Fiddlesticks concert. When he saw the role open for executive director, Andres jumped at the opportunity to continue working with Michele and Peter. Andres also talks about their upcoming production of "Someplace Not Here"

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00:11:12

Chatham Baroque Reflects on the Markus Passion

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/04/02

It's a little over a week away until a world premiere of Malcolm Bruno's edition of Markus Passion, presented by Chatham Baroque!Co-Artistic Director and theorbo player, Scott Pauley, talks live with Anna Singer about the upcoming world premiere. Scott also talks about the WQED short documentary about the creation of this edition, and the significance of premiering it in Pittsburgh. Scott talks about the history of the Passion, and how it became lost to time after JS Bach's publishers lost the

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00:15:46

Bill Barclay Discusses Markus Passion Premiere

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/04/02

It's another episode about JS Bach's lost Markus Passion, presented by Chatham Baroque!Bill Barclay, Artistic Director of Concert Theatre Works and Music Before 1800, talks about the upcoming world premiere. Bill highlights the significance of performing this new edition in Pittsburgh. He also talks about his involvement in the project with Malcolm Bruno. Concert Theatre Works strives to demonstrate the relevance of live music to a new audience through innovative programs. Bill talks about his

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00:18:36

Another Year of Three Rivers Community Band Festival

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/04/01

It is that time of year again! The Three Rivers Community Band Festival will be at the Franklin Regional High School this Saturday! Festival Band Chair Nanette Mancuso, and East Winds Symphonic Band conductor Susan Sands, talks about the festivals' highlights this year. They talk about the four performances in the festival, with three from community area bands, and one festival band! They also talk about the director of the Buffalo Wind Symphony, Amy Steiner, who will direct this year's festival

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