Voice of the Arts

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Heinz Chapel Choir Interviews - 12/6/24

Voice of the Arts ·

2024/12/07

During our live broadcast of the 2024 Heinz Chapel Choir Holiday concert, Anna Singer interviews JR Daniels, the organist for the concert; Heinz Chapel Choir Director Dr. Susan Rice; Emma Cada, the choir president and a senior from Nebraska; and Lydia Roberts, a freshman from State College.

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00:13:41

Pittsburgh Girls Choir Holiday Season

Voice of the Arts ·

2024/12/06

In this festive episode, we celebrate the joy of music and community with the Pittsburgh Girls Choir. Artistic Director Ryan Keeling and accompanist Charise Webster discuss several upcoming performances, including a family-friendly Mid-Winter Community Sing this Saturday, December 7th at 10 am, and a beautiful all-choir holiday concert, Voices of Light on Saturday, December 14th at 2 pm. Ryan and Charise discuss their roles in fostering a supportive and creative environment for the girls, who

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00:12:23

Intermission Interviews from CMU - 12/5/24

Voice of the Arts ·

2024/12/06

WQED-FM broadcast the December 5, 2025 December concert by the CMU Philharmonic and Chorus from Carnegie Music Hall. During intermission, Jim Cunningham interviewed Assistant Conductor Jordan Holloway, who knew the composer of the piece he conducted; Interim Director of Orchestral Studies at CMU, Daniel Nesta Curtis; and tenor Logan Williams, who was featured in Handel's Messiah.

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00:12:52

Pittsburgh Festival Opera with Sebastian Catana

Voice of the Arts ·

2024/12/05

In this episode, Anna Singer discusses live with Marianne Cornetti and baritone powerhouse Sebastian Catana, about their upcoming performance "Legends in the Limelight" at the Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall this Sunday, December 8th at 3 pm.Sebastian, a Pittsburgh resident originally from Romania, reflects on his 30-year journey in the city, from his early days as a timid graduate student to becoming a Verdi baritone. The duo discusses the captivating program, which features excerpts from

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00:12:40

The Holidays with the Edgewood Symphony

Voice of the Arts ·

2024/12/05

It is time for some holiday cheer!Music Director of the Edgewood Symphony Orchestra, Walter Morales, spoke about their upcoming holiday show on Saturday, December 7th at 7:30 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Edgewood. Walter talks about the eclectic but wonderful program for the concert, which includes Bernstein's A Simple Song from "Mass", Silent Night, Carol of the Bells, A Charleston Christmas, and selections from Mozart's arrangement of Handel's Messiah. This concert has it all

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00:13:12

A Christmas Carol: The Musical At CLO

Voice of the Arts ·

2024/12/04

Get into the holiday spirit with A musical Christmas Carol at the Pittsburgh CLO!In this episode, actor Charles Shaughnessy, and CLO Director of Education Jim Scriven, discuss their upcoming production of A Musical Christmas Carol, running December 13th to 22nd at the Byham Theater. Shaughnessy, who plays Ebenezer Scrooge, discusses his take on the iconic character, and how the timeless story of redemption continues to resonate. Jim also talks about the students of CLO's Academy of Musical

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00:13:46

In Toyland with the Pittsburgh Savoyards

Voice of the Arts ·

2024/12/02

Think you know Babes in Toyland? Well, think again! The Pittsburgh Savoyards is bringing to life Victor Herbert's 1903 operetta, Babes in Toyland at the Margaret Partee Performing Arts Center in Bellevue from December 6th to 21st. This is as true to the original production as you can get, as siblings Alan and Jane navigate the fantastical Toyland after fleeing from their wicked Uncle Barnaby. Stage Director Robert Hockenberry and Production Manager Lynette Garlan, discuss the show's semi-trimmed

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00:20:23

The Mendelssohn Choir's Holiday Season

Voice of the Arts ·

2024/12/01

The holiday season is the busiest time of year for many choirs, but few face a schedule quite as intense as the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh. Music Director, Daniel Singer, goes behind the scenes of the choir's jam-packed December lineup, which includes 11 concerts in just three weekends with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. They will be singing Brahms Schicksalslied, Faure's Requiem, Handel's Messiah, and a host of your favorite holiday pop and jazz songs. Daniel shares how the choir manages

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00:18:11

A Ruby Holiday with Renaissance City Choir

Voice of the Arts ·

2024/11/29

In this episode, Renaissance City Choir's Artistic Director, Kym Scott, previews their upcoming holiday concert, A Very Ruby Holiday, celebrating the choir's 40th anniversary on December 7th at 7 pm.Kym talks about this year's festive celebration that features new traditions and old! Kym highlights the collaboration with the West Virginia University Chamber Singers, who will perform O Holy Night with the RCC as a finale performance. She also shares the lineup that include some fun surprises such

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00:19:50

A Christmas Story: The Play At the Public Theater

Voice of the Arts ·

2024/11/27

It's that time of year again, to watch all of your favorite holiday movies! At Pittsburgh Public Theater, they have something special!In this episode, we take a behind-the-scenes look at the Pittsburgh Public Theater’s upcoming production of A Christmas Story: The Play, running from December 4th to 22nd. Director Michael Berresse shares his insights on bringing this beloved holiday classic to life on stage. He highlights the unique twists that set the play apart from the iconic 1983 film,

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00:11:17

Chatham Baroque's Louis Louis

Voice of the Arts ·

2024/11/26

Chatham Baroque's Co-Artistic Directors, Scott Pauley and Andrew Fouts, share details of their upcoming concert, Louis Louis: Songs and Dance of the French Baroque. Inspired by the reigns of the French kings, Louis XIII and Louis XIV, the program explores the rich history of French baroque music that eventually led to French opera. From courtly dances to early dramatic theater music, Scott and Andrew dive into the unique sounds of the French Baroque. They also talk about the program, which

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00:20:27

Light the Night with Urban Impact

Voice of the Arts ·

2024/11/25

Light the Night is more than just a holiday performance, it's a celebration of community, creativity, and the transformative power of the arts. In this episode, we dive into the heart of Urban Impact's Performing Arts Academy with Senior Director Tammy Glover, and Director, Eric Anderson, as they share how over 300 young performers bring the Christmas story to life in this beloved annual production. Tammy and her husband, founded Urban Impact with a mission to support the holistic spirit of

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00:16:27

Symphonies and Dances with Chamber Orchestra of...

Voice of the Arts ·

2024/11/22

Looking for a concert that isn't holiday themed just yet? Well Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh's upcoming concert might be perfect for you! In this live conversation, Artistic Director Edward Leonard, and harpist Marissa Knaub Avon, discuss their upcoming concert this weekend called Symphonies and Dances. The conversation dives into the fascinating program featuring music by Mozart, Sibelius, Debussy, and Chevalier de Saint-Georges. Edward shares insights into the pieces the Chamber Orchestra

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00:12:50

Pittsburgh Camerata O Magnum Mysterium

Voice of the Arts ·

2024/11/22

In this episode, Artistic Director of the Pittsburgh Camerata, Mark Anderson, shares the details of the ensemble's upcoming holiday concert, Christmas with the Camerata 2024: O Magnum Mysterium: The Animals at the Creche. This program, inspired by the ancient Roman text that celebrates the animals who witnessed the newborn king in a manger, features works by Scarlatti, Poulenc, Daniel Pinkham, and more. The concert blends some familiar melodies with new arrangements.Mark also discusses the

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00:21:15

Albert Cano Smit with the Steinway Society

Voice of the Arts ·

2024/11/21

Talented pianist Albert Cano Smit prepares for his Pittsburgh debut on Sunday, November 24th at 3 pm at the Kresge Theater on Carnegie Mellon's Campus, presented by the Steinway Society of Western Pennsylvania. Albert discusses his upcoming program, which features works by Bach, Liszt, Granados, and Schubert.Albert shares insights into his career, from his keyboard competition successes to tips for overcoming stage fright. He also highlights his musical journey from Geneva to the US, and his

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00:14:33

Allegheny City Brewing Chili Cookoff!

Voice of the Arts ·

2024/11/20

Ready, set, cookoff! In this episode, Allegheny City Brewing Co-owners Amy and Matt Yurkovich, and Pittsburgh bluegrass bassist Trish Imbrogno discuss the brewery’s 7th Annual Chili Cookoff! There are new and exciting traditions in this year's contest! From a brand new tap room that opened on 510 East Ohio Street earlier this year, to teaming up with Trish to bring a Bluegrass Jam session to the event, Allegheny City Brewing is set for another great Chili Cookoff! Check it out this Sunday,

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00:20:06

Little Prince at Resonance Works

Voice of the Arts ·

2024/11/19

In this episode, we explore Resonance Works' upcoming production of The Little Prince, with insights from the creative team and singers behind the opera. Baritone Daniel Teadt (who plays the Pilot), Stage Director Keturah Stickann, and Artistic Director Maria Sensi Sellner, discuss the themes and artistry of this opera adaptation of Antoine de Saint-Exupery's beloved novella. The team shares how Rachel Portman's beautiful score complements these themes. Maria also highlights the inclusion of

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00:20:03

Let's Get Free: This is Me Art Show

Voice of the Arts ·

2024/11/18

Do you know what death by incarceration is? Well our guests today do! In this episode, Jasmine Mao and Tricia Burmeister from Let's Get Free: Women and Trans Prison Defense Committee, talk about their upcoming seventh annual art exhibition and auction, This is Me Art Show, at the Irma Freeman Center, running until November 26th. Jasmine and Tricia discuss the inspiration behind the exhibition, which showcases over 200 works from incarcerated artists, poets, and allies, and how the event serves as

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00:07:56

Mythos at RedFish Bowl Studios

Voice of the Arts ·

2024/11/18

In this episode, Exhibition Curator Wintis Gibson, and Assistant Gallery Manager Stephany Delsignore, discuss inspiration and what the audience can expect to see in their upcoming exhibition titled “Mythos - Mythology, Monsters, and Gods”, showing until Saturday, December 7th at RedFishBowl Studios. You can learn more about RedFishBowl upcoming exhibtions at: https://www.redfishbowl.com/

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00:09:47

Bach Choir In Stereo

Voice of the Arts ·

2024/11/15

It's the Bach Choir in stereo! Artistic Director of the Bach Choir, Thomas Douglas, spoke with Anna Singer live about the choir's upcoming start of their season. They are opening with an antiphonal concert called The Choir in Stereo at the Trinity Episcopal Cathedral on November 16th and 17th. Thomas discusses what antiphonal acapella singing is, and why the choir is doing it this time around. He also talks about the challenges of antiphonal singing, and about the rest of the season, which

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