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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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00:15:52

Little Lake Theatre's Wild Christmas Binge!

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/11/25

Little Lake Theatre will wrap up their 2025 season with Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge! Artistic Director Patrick Cannon and Director Nathan Walter joined Emily Brunner to talk about the show.Nathan discusses directing and his first season at Little Lake, and the wild adventure that has been their Christmas show. Patrick introduces Little Lake’s 2026, Home Is Where The Heart Is, which includes ten productions that explore how people build, reshape, and rediscover home.Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s

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00:11:17

Pittsburgh Savoyards - It's a Wonderful Life

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/11/25

The Pittsburgh Savoyards are presenting the holiday classic, It’s A Wonderful Life! Director Barbara Burgess-LeFevbre and Production Manager Lynette Garlan spoke with Melissa Black about the show.Barbara talks about the play’s message and working with two separate casts. She encourages fans of the film to see the play, and says it's the perfect show to introduce young audiences to live theater. Lynette also talks about the Savoyards’ participation in Bellevue’s Light Up Night after their December

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00:12:36

Christmas Memories with the Cranberry Men's Chorus

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/11/24

The Cranberry Men’s Chorus is happy to present their Christmas Concert series for 2025, Christmas Memories! Vice President Kenneday spoke with Emily Brunner about the festivities.CMC's repertoire includes some classic Christmas favorites like "Winter Wonderland" and "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear," and new arrangements of less well-known tunes. Emily and Pete also teased "We Need a Little Christmas," recorded by Pete's quartet, 3 Handsome Lads, in the WQED studios.All of the concerts in CMC's

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00:20:13

Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh - The Other Three B's

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/11/21

No Beethoven and Brahms with these three B's!It's Bach, Barber, and Britten featured in the Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh's concert at Rodef Shalom Temple on Saturday, November 22nd at 7:30pm. Artistic Director Edward Leonard and featured soloist Amaury Morales joined Jim Cunningham live on the QED Morning to talk about it.They explained the special features of the program and the delights of Bach, Samuel Barber, Benjamin Britten, and Frank Bridge. Amaury detailed his journey from the Dominican

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00:14:08

Pittsburgh Pride Choir Celebrates the Holidays with A...

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/11/21

Artistic Director Kym Scott talks about Pittsburgh Pride Choir’s upcoming holiday concert, A Not So Silent Night. PPC is celebrating its 40th anniversary, and this will be their first major concert since changing their name from Renaissance City Choir earlier this year.Kym discusses the name change, the choir’s work with Pittsburgh’s LGBTQIA+ community, and fostering a community through music. Their holiday concert will feature a mixture of holiday favorites, new music, and their annual “Twelve Days

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00:36:57

Tom Roberts Talks Nosferatu

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/11/20

Pianist, composer, and arranger Tom Roberts talks about his original score for the silent film Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror, written in 2022 for the Pittsburgh Silent Film Society's celebration of the film's 100th anniversary. He provided a backdrop to his eclectic career, telling stories about touring with Leon Redbone, playing in jazz clubs while living in New Orleans, and transcribing music from famous stride pianist Lucky Roberts.Tom describes the inspiration behind his Nosferatu score and

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00:25:59

Students In Chamber Music Pittsburgh's Brandenburg...

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/11/19

Chamber Music Pittsburgh presents a rare opportunity to hear all six Bach Brandenburg Concertos in one evening! Student's, violist Kai Su and violinist Andrew Gray, visited the WQED-FM studio to play Bach and talk about the event with Jim Cunningham. Kai Su plays the Allemande from the Cello Suite No 1 BWV 1007. Andrew Gray plays the Sonata in C Adagio BWV 1005. Andrew was a winner of the Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic Soloist Competition. He studies with Professor William van der Sloot and studies

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00:21:08

Resonance Works Presents Kamala Sankaram and Kelley...

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/11/18

Resonance Works Artistic Director Maria Sensi Sellner and bass Sergio Martinez joined Anna Singer live in the studio to talk about Resonance Works' upcoming regional premier of Kamala Sankaram and Kelley Rourke's The Jungle Book, based on the classic Rudyard Kipling story. Sergio, who plays Baloo, sings a sneak peek of the opera.Sergio also tells his opera story, performing this opera in Washington, D.C., and the joy of sharing opera with young performers. Maria talks about Resonance Works' ongoing

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00:23:05

New Hazlett Theater - Birthday at Tiffany's

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/11/14

The first show in New Hazlett Theater's Community Supported Artist series is Christine CMC Bethea's Birthday at Tiffany's!Set in 1980s Homewood, the play follows a middle-class couple who will do anything to keep their 7-year-old’s birthday on track—even if it means playing nice with the impossible. QED's Emily Brunner spoke with Christine CMC Bethea, Mils James, and Tanika Harris about the play. Christine explained the inspiration behind the play, while Tanika discussed her character, Elaine. Mils

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00:16:20

Jacob Joyce - Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/11/13

The Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra begins it's 2025-2026 concert season with "PYSO Plays Opera" - Sunday, November 16th, 7:30pm at Heinz Hall. Jacob Joyce conducts the orchestra in music of Verdi, Wagner, Puccini and Ethyl Smith. Pittsburgh Opera Resident Artist Lauryn Davis joins the PYSO to sing "Matern aller Arten" by Mozart. Jacob Joyce joined Jim Cunningham on the QED Morning Show to talk about the concert. The concert is free, but they recommend you ordering a ticket in advance at

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00:08:48

Pittsburgh Opera's "Fellow Travelers" - Logan Wagner

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/11/08

Pittsburgh Opera presents Gregory Spears' "Fellow Travelers" for 3 performances only - Friday November 14th (7pm), Saturday November 15th (7pm), and Sunday November 16th (2pm) at the Byham Theater. WQED-FM's Anna Singer spoke with Logan Wagner, who sings the role of "Timothy Laughlin." He sang the role in a student production in Cincinnati with Erik Nordstrom. He talks about the music and the dynamic between his character and the character of "Hawkins." He did not grow up listening to opera,

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00:07:48

Pittsburgh Opera's "Fellow Travelers" - Erik Nordstrom

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/11/07

Pittsburgh Opera presents Gregory Spears' "Fellow Travelers" for 3 performances only - Friday November 14th (7pm), Saturday November 15th (7pm), and Sunday November 16th (2pm) at the Byham Theater. WQED-FM's Anna Singer spoke with Erik Nordstrom, who sings the role of "Hawkins Fuller." He sang the role in a student production in Cincinnati and is excited to revisit the role. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trustedsource for arts and culture in our region. Whether

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00:09:19

Pittsburgh Opera's "Fellow Travelers" - Brian...

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/11/07

Pittsburgh Opera presents Gregory Spears' "Fellow Travelers" for 3 performances only - Friday November 14th (7pm), Saturday November 15th (7pm), and Sunday November 16th (2pm) at the Byham Theater. WQED-FM's Anna Singer spoke with Stage Director Brian Staufenbiel, who talks about his vision for the opera, and how it's extremely helpful to have two cast members who have already done a production of the opera. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts

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00:12:18

Pittsburgh Opera's "Fellow Travelers" - Antony Walker

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/11/07

Pittsburgh Opera presents Gregory Spears' "Fellow Travelers" for 3 performances only - Friday November 14th (7pm), Saturday November 15th (7pm), and Sunday November 16th (2pm) at the Byham Theater. WQED-FM's Anna Singer spoke with Pittsburgh Opera Music Director Antony Walker, who talks about the music, the historical context of the opera, and how he thinks its important as a conductor to sit in on every voice rehearsal. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's

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00:19:59

Joshua Malave Discusses Tuesday Musical Club...

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/11/07

Tuesday Musical Club is hosting it's Composer Workshop Concert next Tuesday!Composer Joshua Malave talks about his work with the Tuesday Musical Club Composers workshop, and his piece he will play for the concert. Title "Piano Sonata in F Major", Josh talks about the circumstances that led to him writing this piece for a different concert. He plays the 3rd movement in this episode in our studios.Josh also talks about the other composers in the concert, including Judy Bruce, George Pearsall, Janet

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00:21:49

Lindsay Goodman's New Album "Transporting Bright"

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/11/07

Flutist Lindsey Goodman has a new album "Transporting Bright" coming out today!WQED's Anna Singer talks with Lindsey about her new album, which features 11 commissioned works by living American composers. The composers include Pittsburgher's such as Nancy Galbraith, and Rob Frankenberry. There are also multiple groups in the album, including flute quartet Pandemonium 4, and the Chrysalis Duo. Lindsey talks about the album's title, which comes from Galbraith's piece "A Something in a Summer's Day"

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00:19:08

11th Symphony Splendor Holiday House Tour

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/11/05

See houses decorated for the Holidays during the 2025 Symphony Splendor Holiday House Tour. There are two tour times on November 22nd - from 11am to 4pm and 5pm to 8pm. The house tour is in the exclusive Lake Macleod neighborhood in Gibsonia. Pittsburgh Symphony Association President-Elect Ruth Ann Pritchard, and PSO Violinist Irene Cheng spoke with WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham about this year's tour - what people can expect to see in the houses. It's worth the trip up to the North Hills for this

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00:15:16

Landscape and Lore - The Frick Pittsburgh's...

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/11/05

The Frick Pittsburgh has a new art exhibit, perfect for the holiday season!Chief Curator and Director of Collections, Dawn Brean, and Director of Learning and Visitor Experience, Kelsie Paul, talks about the exhibit "The Scandinavian Home: Landscape and Lore". This show is part of a large private collection of Scandinavian art from David and Susan Werner. This exhibit features over 100 different artifacts from the Nordic countries. Dawn talks about the different kinds of art people can see in the

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00:26:27

Christopher Hahn - Pittsburgh Opera - "Fellow Travelers"

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/11/05

It's an opera that Pittsburgh Opera General Director Christopher Hahn has wanted to put on stage for many years. "Fellow Travelers" is set in 1950's Washington DC during the Eisenhower administration while Joe McCarthy was sifting through the government in the red scare to sort out communists. Fellow Travelers turns up in Thomas Mallon's novel and several screen adaptations. Now the story is set to the music written by Gregory Spears which has won rave reviews in New York and Chicago with multiple

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00:33:23

Chatham Baroque Talks About A Trio Virtuosic

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/11/03

Chatham Baroque is back at it again, this time with just the trio!Members Andrew Fouts (violin), Patricia Halverson (viola da gamba), and Scott Pauley (theorbo & baroque guitar), talk about their upcoming concert "A Trio Virtuosic". The program highlights include Bach's Sonata in G Major, Schmelzer's Sonata Quarta in D Major, and Biber's Sonata in F Major. The trio emphasizes the returning to familiar pieces, but with new interpretation in phrasing.Scott talks about his new role, now as Managing and

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