Voice of the Arts

00:19:24

NAT 28's Pittsburgh Composers' Project

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/03/26

Pittsburgh's own contemporary music ensemble, Nat 28, is hosting its annual Pittsburgh Composers' Project soon!Executive Director and clarinetist, Allyson Huneycutt, talks about the group's mission to showcase contemporary classical music from the Greater Pittsburgh area. Allyson highlights this years winners from their open call for scores. They will be featured in this years Pittsburgh Composers' Project concert on March 29th. The composers include Emma Berkowitz, Victoria Fraser, Jordan

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00:35:12

Tamami Honma Completes Beethoven's Piano Sonatas

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/03/25

Pianist Tamami Honma is an acclaimed performer and recording artist, and recently released a complete collection of Beethoven's Piano Sonatas on the recording label Divine Art.Tamami talks with WQED Classical's Anna Singer about these collections of recordings she has made over the past couple of years. She also talks about her research, her students, and how she recorded this album out of order. She also talks about her mentor, Byron Janis, born in McKeesport, who died at the age of 95 last

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00:20:05

Malcolm Bruno's Newest Markus Passion with Chatham...

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/03/25

There is a world premiere coming to Pittsburgh, presented by Chatham Baroque! Musicologist Malcolm Bruno talks with WQED Classical's Anna Singer about his role in creating a new edition of JS Bach's lost Markus Passion. Originally performed for Good Friday in the early 1700s, Bach's Markus Passion has been the topic of conversation for many early music historians. Bach's publisher lost the manuscript, with only the libretto and original instruments list left. Today, there have been many attempts at

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00:12:58

The Clarion Quartet and Pittsburgh Cello Quartet at...

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/03/25

Cellist with the Pittsburgh Symphony, Charlie Powers, talks with Jim Cunningham live about several upcoming concerts, all with cellos! Charlie highlights a free concert at the City of Asylum which features The Clarion Quartet, the Pittsburgh Cello Quartet, and special guests David Harding and Dimitri Papadimitriou. The concert is on Tuesday, March 25th at 7 pm. It features music by Erich Korngold, Ernst Toch, and many other composers who were forced to flee Nazi Europe. The Clarion Quartet features

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00:17:12

Follow the Yellow Brick Road with Renaissance City Choir

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/03/21

Renaissance City Choir is hosting its yearly cabaret! Artistic Director of the choir, Kym Scott, talks about the upcoming show. She describes what a cabaret style show is, and why this year they are doing it at East Liberty Presbyterian Church. Kym also highlights the new format in programming, where the theme is tighter, and the choir auditions for specific songs. This year, the theme is "Follow Our Yellow Brick Road", and will include pieces from The Wizard of Oz, The Wiz, and of course Wicked

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00:11:12

Matthew Ozawa - Pittsburgh Opera - "Madama Butterfly"

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/03/20

Pittsburgh Opera presents Puccini's "Madama Butterfly" March 22 through the 30th at the Benedum Center. WQED-FM's Anna Singer spoke with Stage Director Matthew Ozawa, who came up with this unique presentation of the opera.

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00:06:17

Karah Son - Pittsburgh Opera - "Madama Butterfly"

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/03/20

Pittsburgh Opera presents Puccini's "Madama Butterfly" March 22 through the 30th at the Benedum Center. WQED-FM's Anna Singer spoke with Karah Son, who sings the role of Cio-Cio San.

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00:10:45

Eric Taylor - Pittsburgh Opera - "Madama Butterfly"

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/03/20

Pittsburgh Opera presents Puccini's "Madama Butterfly" March 22 through the 30th at the Benedum Center. WQED-FM's Anna Singer spoke with Eric Taylor, who sings the role of Pinkerton.

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00:08:19

Antony Walker - Pittsburgh Opera - "Madama Butterfly"

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/03/20

Pittsburgh Opera presents Puccini's "Madama Butterfly" March 22 through the 30th at the Benedum Center. WQED-FM's Anna Singer spoke with Music Director Antony Walker about the production.

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00:19:28

Marc Vilanova Exhibition at the Mattress Factory

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/03/19

In one week, The Mattress Factory will have a new exhibition!Sound and visual artist, Marc Vilanova, talks about his upcoming exhibition at the Factory. The exhibition features inaudible sound, known as infrasound. Marc recorded underground wells around the Pennsylvania area using geophones, microphones designed to capture seismic activity. His exhibition features 60 speakers projecting the sound into the space and vibrating small threads. It is all part of his vision to have the audience

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00:20:18

John Novacek

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/03/18

Pianist John Novacek makes his Pittsburgh solo recital debut for the Steinway Society having visited for Chamber Music Pittsburgh and recording sessions with Pittsburgh Symphony Violist Randolph Kelly earlier. He discusses his many recordings including "Last Kiss" and "Classic Romance II" for the Four Winds label, traces his career from Los Angeles to teaching at the Mannes School to New York. He suggests that he is amazed at the talent on the scene today and certain that it makes the confusing

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00:18:23

It's Be My Neighbor Day!

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/03/17

It's that time of year again for Be My Neighbor Day! This free event celebrates a community in Pittsburgh and the kindness we all share. This year, it is in McKees Rocks, where the organization Focus on Renewal is a big part of connecting everyone in the community. Arts Coordinator at Focus on Renewal and author Tamika Huffman, and WQED Learning Neighborhood Manager, Abha Vaishampayan, talk about the activities available on March 22nd. Tamika shares FOR's mission, and what they do for their

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00:11:10

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf at Pittsburgh Public...

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/03/14

Edward Albee's "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" is coming to Pittsburgh at the Pittsburgh Public Theater! Director of the show and regular director with PPT Pamela Berlin talks about the show. Older couple, Martha and George, invite a younger couple Nick and Honey, to their house for after party drinks. What follows is a night of drunken truths, bitterness, and shocking reveals. It is the first time Pamela is directing this show, even though it has always been a dream of hers to do it. She talks

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00:20:36

Holding On, Holding Still at The Andy Warhol Museum

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/03/14

The Andy Warhol Museum and The Carnegie Mellon University School of Art MFA program are collaborating in a new exhibition. Associate Registrar of Exhibitions and Loans at The Andy Warhol Museum, Katie Briski, and Director of the ICA Pittsburgh, Elizabeth Chodos, talk about the exhibition "Holding Still, Holding On". Elizabeth describes the exhibition, which features the CMU School of Art MFA Class of 2025. Students Frankmarlin, Izsys Archer, Tingting Cheng, Chantal Feitosa-Desouza, and Max Tristan

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00:22:20

Stand By with Corningworks

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/03/14

Beth Corning is back in studio to talk about Corningworks upcoming 15th season of Glue Factory Projects! Beth describes what the Glue Factory Projects are, and why she started them after moving to Pittsburgh. Her upcoming show is entitled "Stand By - an allegory" and will run March 28th to April 6th. Beth talks about the idea behind the project, how we as humans deal with mortality, and working with an amazing cast, including world renowned puppeteer, Tom Lee. She talks about how the dancers

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00:12:27

United in Purpose with Belle Voci

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/03/13

Belle Voci is celebrating Women's History Month with music by African American women!Artistic Director of Belle Voci, Lorraine Milovac, talks about their upcoming concert "United in Purpose" on Saturday, March 15th. She talks about the program, which features words by poet Maya Angelou. She also talks about the other choral groups in this concert, including the Heritage Gospel Chorale and the University of Pittsburgh Men's Glee Club Panther Rhythms. Music Directors, Rev. Dr. Herbert Jones and

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00:12:59

Brahms and Local Composers with the Edgewood Symphony

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2025/03/13

The Edgewood Symphony Orchestra is celebrating local composers with their upcoming concert!The Symphony's Music Director Walter Morales, principal flutist Peggy Greb, and local composers Robert Schultz and Andrew Kohn, discuss the upcoming concert on March 15th. Walter talks about the entire program, which starts off with Bach's "Air on the G String". The other two pieces paired with Robert and Andrew's compositions are "Peer Gynt Suite No. 1" by Greig, and Brahms' "Symphony No. 4". Robert talks

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00:16:06

Mendelssohn Choir

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2025/03/12

It is time to sing with a special event by the Mendelssohn Choir!Music Director, Daniel Singer, spoke with Jim Cunningham live on the WQED-FM morning show about their upcoming concert on March 30th. Daniel talks about how the event is the first self-produced concert of the choir this year. Most choirs associated with Symphonies across the US do not program their own concerts. Mendelssohn is breaking the mold! Daniel talks about the program of the concert, which celebrates the fact that everyone

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00:21:36

What's Coming Up at Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures?

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/03/12

It's already halfway through Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures season, but there still is plenty more events coming up!Executive Director of Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures, Sony Ton-Aime, talks about the rest of the 2024-2025 season, and what authors are coming to Pittsburgh. He first recaps the immense success of the first Western Pennsylvania Book Read with Antonia Hylton and her book "Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum". Together, the book read reached nearly 450 readers across the

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00:14:48

Goddesses and Waterfalls with Gretchen Van Hoesen

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/03/11

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Harpist, Gretchen Van Hoesen, talks about her upcoming performance for the Tiffany Concert Series at Calvary United Methodist Church.She talks about the program for the concert, which includes two U.S. premieres! She and Yevgeny Faniuk (flutist), George Sakakeeny (bassoonist), and colleague at the PSO Jeremy Branson (percussionist), will perform the U.S. premiere of Bridal Veil Falls by Elizabeth Raum. They will also perform the U.S. premiere of Trio by Howard Blake

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