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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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00:20:42

Piffaro presented by Chatham Baroque

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/02/04

In this episode, Anna Singer is joined by Artistic Director of Piffaro, Priscilla Herreid. Piffaro is a Philadelphia-based wind ensemble dedicated to bringing historically informed performances of the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque period to the stage with around 40 different instruments played by a group of 7. Priscilla discusses the group's return to Pittsburgh for Chatham Baroque's 2024/2025 concert series. The ensemble will be performing the story of musical immigration as experienced by

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00:13:52

An Everlasting Sound with Tuesday Musical Club

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/02/03

Tuesday Musical Club is featuring African American Composers in their next recital on February 11th! Organizer of the recital and pianist, Janet Stivanson, discusses the program for the concert. Janet will be accompanying violinist Stephanie Swoveland in a Suite for Violin and Piano by William Grant Still. She will also be accompanying Terri Denmon-Agin in a contemporary suite, Legends by Valerie Colman. Soprano Sarah Richards will be returning to perform Three Spirituals by Harry Burleigh. John

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00:16:25

Butler County Symphony Orchestra' Shostakovich Five!

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/02/03

Butler County Symphony is searching for a new Music Director, and their upcoming concert will feature one finalist! Jim Cunningham spoke with violin concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra, David Kim, about his upcoming concert with the Butler Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, February 8th. David talks about one of the finalists for Butler's music director, Austin Chanu, who was formerly the assistant conductor at the Philadelphia Orchestra. David talks about his home roots in Clarion, PA, and

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00:09:15

Jacob Joyce with the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/01/31

In another live interview, Pittsburgh Symphony's Associate Conductor, Jacob Joyce, joined Jim Cunningham on the WQED-FM morning show to discuss Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra's concert on Sunday.This exciting program is sponsored by the Allegheny Historic Preservation Society, in their Tiffany Concert series. The Youth Symphony will be performing a diverse program featuring the orchestra's talented students, and their concerto winners. Jacob talks about the program, which includes Holst's St

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00:07:21

Cynthia Koledo DeAlmeida Shostakovich's Final Symphony

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/01/31

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's principal oboist, Cynthia Koledo DeAlmeida, spoke live on the WQED-FM morning show with Jim Cunningham about her personal connections to Ralph Vaughan Williams' Oboe Concerto. She will be performing the piece this weekend with the orchestra, as well as Shostakovich's Final Symphony No. 15. Cynthia reflects on her emotional journey with the Oboe Concerto, sharing how she once wrote a lullaby for her children, which was inspired by the melodies of Vaughan Williams

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00:17:25

Trouble in Mind at Pittsburgh Public Theater

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/01/31

In this episode, we are back at the Pittsburgh Public Theater to talk about their upcoming production of Trouble in Mind by Alice Childress. Director Justin Emeka and lead actress Shinnerrie D. Jackson, spoke about bringing this play to life in Pittsburgh. They discuss how the playwright refused to re-write the ending to produce it on Broadway in the 1950s, leading to its eventual production almost 70 years later in 2021. Their production at the Public will feature the original ending written for

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00:21:49

National Opera Company Exhibit Downtown

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/01/30

In this episode, Jim Cunningham speaks with the Executive Director of the National Opera House, Jonnet Solomon, about their upcoming exhibit at Grand Lobby in the City-County Building on Grant Street.Jonnet talks about the history of the National Negro Opera Company that was founded in Pittsburgh by Mary Cardwell Dawson in 1941. It was the first African American opera company in the United States. The house that housed the opera company was a vibrant cultural hub for icons like Cab Calloway,

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00:38:16

Dan Kamin is Back!

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/01/30

In this episode, a former boy magician tells all!  Dan Kamin shares the journey of pursuing his magician and mime career.   Hear stories of mentors that influenced him in his early years and how he passed his knowledge and skill to a few familiar actors of Hollywood. He also discusses the importance of Gershwin’s music as it has accompanied him throughout his years of touring and shows. We’re also given an inside look into his upcoming show titled, “The Magic Lesson”. This show takes place at

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00:22:25

Quantum Theatre's The Return of Benjamin Lay

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/01/29

Quantum Theatre is starting 2025 off with an American Premiere!We sat down with playwrights Naomi Wallace and Marcus Rediker, to talk about their production of "The Return of Benjamin Lay" opening on January 31st. Marcus describes who the legendary figure of Benjamin Lay was in the late 17th century. Naomi describes collaborating with Marcus on this play after Marcus's book, "The Fearless Benjamin Lay: The Quaker Dwarf who became the First Revolutionary Abolitionist". Naomi talks about the

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00:24:38

Slippery Rock University's Community Music

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/01/28

When Professor Cassandra Eisenreich came to teach at Slippery Rock University, she brought with her a love of early childhood music. In this episode, she and SRU student Jenna Diem, talk about SRU's Early Childhood and Elementary Music Community Initiatives program. This program offers free classes, concerts, and hands-on activities for young children to engage with music. Cassandra discusses why she brought this program to Slippery Rock from Miami, and why it is important to develop kids'

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00:14:35

Chatham Baroque's Busy February

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/01/27

Chatham Baroque's Scott Pauley and Andrew Fouts are back again to talk about their very busy February, filled with lots of concerts! Andrew and Scott talk about their Valentine's Day themed PB&J concert Love Notes which incorporates activities that allow young children to actively engage with the music. Soprano, Pascale Beaudin, will perform 17th and 18th century upbeat love songs to engage with the children. Scott and Andrew also talk a Renaissance band visiting on February 8th called Piffaro,

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00:16:37

Silk Road Ensemble Comes to Pittsburgh

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/01/24

The famous percussion group the Silk Road Ensemble is coming to Pittsburgh to perform at the Byham Theater!Kaoru Watanabe, master Japanese flute shinobue and taiko drum player, joined Jim Cunningham by phone from George Mason University to speak about the Silk Road Ensemble concert. He describes the wide ranging program and talks about his experience playing with jazz pianist Jason Moran and tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain. He also talks about his work with the Kodo ensemble in Pittsburgh. Kaoru

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00:29:10

Music On the Bluff At Duquesne University

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/01/24

David Allen Wehr popped by the studio this morning to discuss with Jim Cunningham the latest Music on the Bluff Dean's List concert on January 26th. David plays two pieces from the program, Haydn's Piano Sonata in C Major, and Beethoven's Piano Sonata in A Major. He discusses why he created the Music On the Bluff Dean's List series. He also discusses the pre-concert discussion with Associate Professor of Music, Dr. Benjamin Binder. The concert will feature the songs of Samuel Barber, the

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00:16:34

My Sister's Lipstick at New Hazlett Theater

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/01/23

New Hazlett Theater's Community Support Art Series is back for the 2025 season! In this episode, we discuss the first play of the series, My Sister's Lipstick, with playwright Anna King Skeel, and cast members, Annie Morehead, Audrey Klein, and June Almonte. Anna talks about how this play explores the emotional journey of two siblings navigating the aftermath of their father's death. One sibling, played by Annie, stays in her apartment and escapes into a fantastical world. The other, played by

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00:17:19

Music For Food: A Schubertiade at Chatham University

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/01/23

Chatham University is presenting another Music for Food benefit concert on Saturday, January 25th, this time as a Schubertiade! Piano players and organizers, Yeeha Chiu and Nanette Kaplan Solomon, spoke live with Jim Cunningham on the morning show to discuss the concert's program and perform Franz Schubert's Marche Militaire. Nanette describes what a Schubertiade is, and about the the tribute for this concert. Yeeha talks about her experience in Hong Kong and Pittsburgh as a piano player, and why

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00:06:50

Pittsburgh Opera's "Armida" - Lauryn Davis

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/01/22

Pittsburgh Opera presents Handel's "Armida" for the very first time January 25th through February 2nd at the CAPA Theater. Lauryn Davis is singing the role of Armida. WQED-FM's Anna Singer spoke with her about the role, how comfortable she is singing Baroque opera, and her favorite moments in the opera.

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00:07:50

Pittsburgh Opera's "Armida" - Haley Stamatz

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/01/22

Pittsburgh Opera presents Handel's "Armida" for the very first time January 25th through February 2nd at the CAPA Theater. WQED-FM's Anna Singer spoke with Stage Director Haley Stamatz about how she is approaching this brand new production, how she loves the space at the CAPA Theater and much more.

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00:09:12

Pittsburgh Opera's "Armida" - Fran Daniel Laucerica

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/01/22

Pittsburgh Opera presents Handel's "Armida" for the very first time January 25th through February 2nd at the CAPA Theater. Fran Daniel Laucerica sings the role of Rinaldo. He spoke to WQED-FM's Anna Singer about the production, his role, favorite moments in the opera and more.

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00:12:57

Pittsburgh Opera's "Armida" - Antony Walker

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/01/22

Pittsburgh Opera presents Handel's "Armida" for the very first time January 25th through February 2nd at the CAPA Theater. Music Director Antony Walker has conducted this before and is looking forward to presenting it to Pittsburgh audiences. He spoke to WQED-FM's Anna Singer about the production, the instrumentation and how it is still relevant to audiences, even though it was composed back in 1784.

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00:23:07

When the Lights Come on...At Brew House Arts

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/01/22

Brew House Arts has a new exhibition opening on January 23rd! We sat down with the curator, Hannah Turnpin, and two artists in the exhibition, Harrison Apple and Jules Malice, to discuss "When the Lights Come on: Queer Nightlife as Emergent Space".Hannah shares the inspiration behind the show which is to examine how queer nightlife has acted as a safe haven for marginalized communities throughout the years. Jules talks about their piece, which is an immersive fabric-based art installation that

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