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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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00:19:09

Dive into the New Bridges and Stages 10 Minute Play...

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/09/16

There is a new play festival in Pittsburgh this year!Directors Jeremy Seghers and Olivia Hartle, and actor Johnny Patalano, talk about their work in the new Bridges and Stages Festival. The Becoming Arts Collective in partnership with Broken Arts Entertainment, bring these new 10-minute plays to life at the Carnegie Stage. The festival focuses on emerging playwrights from across the country, including Pittsburgh. Olivia talks about the two shows she is directing. Both are very different plays, with

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00:17:13

Chantal Braziel's Recital with Tuesday Musical Club

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/09/16

Get ready to hear beautiful music! In this episode, soprano Chantal Braziel talks about her upcoming recital concert with Tuesday Musical Club in October. She discusses the program, which features spiritual's and classical solos. The program features several works by African American composers, and includes a piece inspired by the poetry of Langston Hughes. Chantal performs a piece from the program live in our studios with pianist Janet Stivanson. The piece is called "Love, Let the Wind Cry...How I

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00:18:41

This Weekend is Be My Neighbor Day in Etna

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/09/15

Join WQED, Fred Rogers Productions, and PNC Grow Up Great for another Be My Neighbor Day, this time in Etna! Executive Director at the Etna's Community Organization, Megan Tuñón, talks about all the wonderful partnerships, free activities, and more at the event. Etna is the first Northern Learning Neighborhood to host a Be My Neighbor Day, and it will be big! With over 30 organizations participating, Megan knows that there is something for everyone. Megan highlights the live performances happening,

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00:17:44

What is Next for Chamber Music Pittsburgh's New Season?

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/09/12

Another season of Chamber Music Pittsburgh is coming soon! Executive Director of Chamber Music Pittsburgh, Martha Bonta, guides us through the upcoming 65th anniversary season, which starts at Carnegie Music Hall on September 16 with Brooklyn Rider presenting Citizenship Notes. October 21st brings Sphinx Virtuosi and cellist Sterling Elliott. November sees the complete Brandenburg Concertos with Pittsburgh Symphony members and CMU faculty. To start off the new year, pianist Marc Andre Hamelin

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00:14:53

The Pittsburgh Symphony Musicians Running For Rhythm

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/09/11

The Pittsburgh Symphony Musicians are hosting several fundraisers this month! Assistant Concertmaster Dylan Naroff, Principal Bass Clarinet Jack Howell, and Mr. Cut Time himself, Rick Robinson, discuss the many different functions coming up. The first event is a free concert, Running For Rhythm, which features an hour of interactive music. A pre-cursor to the annual Musicians of Steel 5K, this concert showcases everything from jazz to classical music. Rick talks about the arrangements he wrote for

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00:27:50

Music in a Great Space Concert Brings Gershwin to...

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/09/10

Another season of music starts in Pittsburgh, and today we talk to saxophonist Jeff Siegfried and pianist Ellen Fast. They will open the season for Music in a Great Space at Shadyside Presbyterian Church this September. The repertoire includes works by beloved classics and contemporary innovators alike. Composers such as Steven Banks, Amy Beach, Leonard Bernstein, George Gershwin, Jeff Siegfried, William Grant Still, and Gwyneth Walker, are all represented. Ellen talks about singing in the

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00:07:10

Rick Sebak Shares Lucky to Live in Pittsburgh Episode 3

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/09/04

WQED’s award-winning documentarian, Rick Sebak, introduces his latest program "Lucky to Live in Pittsburgh Episode 3" which airs Thursday, September 4th at 8 pm on WQED TV. Rick visits Weirton, West Virginia for the Serbian Chicken Blast on summer Wednesdays. He also stops at Community Kitchen Pittsburgh in Hazelwood for their famous fish fry for Lent. He completes the program with a visit to Bottlerocket Social Hall in the neighborhood of Allentown. Rick discusses it all as a sneak peak before

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00:20:33

What Local Concerts are at Saxonburg Memorial...

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/09/04

Have you ever wondered what the local concert scene is in Saxonburg, PA? We do too! Director of Music Ministry at Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian Church, Dan Byerly, talks about the second season of Saxonburg concerts. The first event takes place September 7th at 4 pm with the Gibbons Big Band at the close of the Artisans Market. The next concert on September 25th at 7 pm features The Beo Quartet, followed by a bluegrass concert on November 1st. The regular Christmas Cantata will be December 13th

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00:28:31

Pittsburgh's South Park Theatre Brings Shakespeare to...

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/09/03

With the cooler weather rolling in, it is the perfect time to see Shakespeare outside, under the stars. Even better when it's at a local Pittsburgh theater. Husband and wife co-directors, Jeff Boles and Julie Ann, talk about their production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at South Park Theatre. Ann discusses the multi-faceted plot, which includes love triangles, running away to the forest, and many mischievous fairies. The duo also talks about working together on their first production as

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00:32:36

Christopher O'Riley

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/08/26

Pianist Christopher O'Riley talks with Jim Cunningham about his newest cd "The Well Tempered Clavier Book 2" by Bach. Chris explains his approach to selecting the best tempo, compares Book One to Book Two with special attention to individual preludes and fugues, some even more challenging than those in Book One. Chris explains why he likes the Bosendorfer and its special sound relative to a Steinway and reflects on what Bach experienced in his life that wound up in the score. Chis talks about his

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00:16:48

Meet WQED's Education Team at Washington's Arts in...

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/08/26

It's time to step into a world of art, this time in Washington County!Former Bethel Park Librarian and award winning teacher Denice Pazuchanics from WQED Education about Washington Park's Arts in the Park. With over 25 art activities, there will be lots to do! The Washington Symphony, The Andy Warhol Museum, The Frick Pittsburgh, will all be there with activities. Denice also highlights dance and music performances. The first 200 kids will receive free snacks too! Denice discusses how to instill in

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00:29:13

A Deep Dive into Pittsburgh's School of Rock

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/08/26

Since its foundation in 1998, the School of Rock franchise has taught performance based music education. There are two schools in the Greater Pittsburgh area that have been around for nearly twelve years. One is in Wexford, and the other in Castle Shannon.Giovanni Mori, former School of Rock student and one of WQED’s summer interns, sits with the co-owners of the Pittsburgh schools, Quinn Lukas and Dan Moore. They discuss what School of Rock is, what students can learn, and what their experience has

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00:13:04

Marianne Cornetti - Pittsburgh Festival Opera

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/08/25

Artistic Director of the Pittsburgh Festival Opera, Marianne Cornetti, talks about their upcoming event, "An Evening Under the Stars with Our Stars".The concert presents seven singers individually and as ensembles with pianist, Maeve Berry, for an evening of the most beloved operatic arias and Broadway tunes. Marianne will sing an aria from "Il Trovatore" by Verdi and "Memory" from Cats. Benjamin Werley sings "Maria" from "West Side Story" and "Vesti la giubba" from "I Pagliacci" by Leoncavallo

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00:15:56

Rosemary Pawlowski

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/08/22

Rosemary Pawlowski is a powerhouse for the arts in Johnstown. She started the Bottleworks Ethnic Arts Center and is now involved with "Gallery on Gazebo" which offers visitors, tourists, local residents and downtown workers a friendly and convenient gathering space, combined ever-changing exhibits of art and a wide variety of special events.In this wide-ranging interview, Jim Cunningham spoke with Rosemary about her advocacy of the arts in Johnstown, starting the Bottleworks Ethnic Arts Center,

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00:14:44

Yugo Ikach on Washington Symphony and Arts in the Parks

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/08/22

Music Director and Conductor of the Washington Symphony Orchestra, Yugo Ikach, discusses their new season.Their upcoming season includes a celebration of the United States 250th Anniversary, a John Williams concert, and a holiday concert with an island twist. He highlights their listener friendly approach to programming music.Yugo also talks about Washington County's Arts in the Park celebration. Arts in the park celebrates the county wide array of arts groups with over 25 artist activities, and a

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00:19:00

Kweilin Nassar and Susan Anderson - South Side Yard Sale

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/08/21

Kweilin Nassar, Vice President of the South Side Community Council, and Susan Anderson, East Carson Street Business District Manager, joined Jim Cunningham to invite you to the Fifth Annual South Side Community Yard Sale and Shop, Sip and Stroll taking place Saturday August 23rd from 11am till 5pm on East Carson and throughout the South Side.The event features over 65 South Side locations and more than 45 East Carson Street businesses with live entertainment, treasure hunting, architecture, good

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00:15:52

Kim Rauch - Johnstown Tuesday Noon Recital Series

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/08/21

The First Lutheran Church in Johnstown hosts the Tuesday Noon Recital Series. These free concerts are held each Tuesday in the months of October, April and July. Each recital lasts about 25 minutes followed by a free lunch in the church's Social Hall. WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham spoke with the series founder Kim Rauch. He spoke about the origins of the series, the joy he gets from playing the organ at the First Lutheran Church, his starting the Johnstown Youth Choir, the many things you can do in

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00:21:30

3rd Annual Documentary Series at the Lindsay Theater

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/08/15

Visit https://thelindsaytheater.org/event/the-lindsays-third-annual-documentary-series/ to learn more about the series.

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00:12:25

*Gasp!* It's Murder on the Orient Express at Little...

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/08/13

Visit https://www.littlelake.org/ to learn more about the production, and see upcoming shows for the rest of the year!

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00:15:30

Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks "Friended by...

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/08/12

To learn more, visit https://www.pittsburghshakespeare.org/. You can also find more information on their production of "Macbeth" too!

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