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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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00:11:49

Let Freedom Sing: Celebrating Social Justice in Song

Voice of the Arts ·

2026/01/13

The 19th Annual Let Freedom Sing Concert celebrates the social justice legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr through vocal & instrumental music and spoken word. Director Dr. Herbert Jones joined Anna Singer live to talk about the concert.Featured on this year's program are The Heritage Gospel Chorale of Pittsburgh, the Rodman Street Baptist Church Choir, MLK Festival Choir, and acclaimed operatic soprano Zuly Inirio. Dr. Jones walks Anna through the music, which includes tributes to gospel legend

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00:12:24

Gautier Capuçon Celebrates the Earth with New Recording

Voice of the Arts ·

2026/01/12

Cellist Gautier Capuçon has a new CD: Gaïa! He spoke with Jim Cunningham about this record.All pieces included on the album were inspired by the Earth, with compositions from Max Richter, Xavier Foley, Joe Hisaishi, and many others. Gautier talks about drawing his own inspiration from our planet's beauty and climate situation. Gaïa was recorded in the mountains of Bavaria, Germany, which Gautier believes aided in capturing the message of music, and a promotional video was shot at Mont Blanc.Find

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00:20:00

David Allen Wehr - The Dean's List Concert II

Voice of the Arts ·

2026/01/09

Dean of Duquesne University's Mary Pappert School of Music, David Allen Wehr, joined Jim Cunningham live on the QED Morning Show to talk about the second concert in his Music On the Bluff Series, The Dean's List Concert II: Violin/Horn.David talks about his long-time correspondence with the Pittsburgh Symphony's Concertmaster, David McCarroll, and crafting this concert's program together. Included on the program are Beethoven's Sonata in D Major for Violin and Piano, Op. 12, no. 1 and Debussy's

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00:23:36

Prime Stage Theatre - Freedom House: Giving Life a...

Voice of the Arts ·

2026/01/09

Prime Stage Theatre presents Freedom House: Giving Life a Second Chance, which tells the story of the nation's first EMS system, started in Pittsburgh's Hill District neighborhood. Playwright L.E. McCullough joins Melissa Black to talk about the show.L.E. explains the history of Freedom House Ambulance Service and the community members who came together to build its foundation. He also talks about being inspired to write the play after seeing WQED's documentary about Freedom House, The FIRST

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00:21:32

Music at Third: "Under the Same Sky"

Voice of the Arts ·

2026/01/08

Third Presbyterian Church kicks off their Music at Third 2026 Spring Concert Series with "Under the Same Sky," a program interweaving Yiddish Tangos and fragments from the writings of Etty Hillesum. Lenny Young and Raquel Winnica Young joined Jim Cunningham live on the QED Morning Show to talk about the concert.Etty Hillesum was a Dutch Jewish writer known for her diaries and letters written while she worked for the Amsterdam Jewish Council and at Westerbork transit camp. Raquel talks about Etty's

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00:21:04

Tuesday Musical Club - Folk Songs with a Classical Twist

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/12/19

The second concert in Tuesday Musical Club's recital series, Folk Songs with a Classical Twist, is coming up on January 13th. Organizer Catherine Crotty, horn Barbara Folb, and trombone Justin Miller joined Jim Cunningham for a live performance and chat about the concert.Catherine talks about the program, featuring Six Studies in English Folksong by Vaughan Williams; Four Folk Songs for Soprano, Viola and Piano, arranged by Alan Smith; Selections from "Five American Folk Songs Sketches," arranged by

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00:38:09

Christopher O'Riley's LOTUSLAND - A Deep Dive

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/12/19

Longtime friend of Classical QED Christopher O'Riley just released a new album of piano arrangements titled LOTUSLAND. He joined Jim Cunningham on Zoom for a deep dive into the record.Christopher explains the title of the album, which comes from the historic estate of Madame Ganna Walska in Montecito, California, which is now a botanical garden. The artwork for this album compiles photographs taken at the Lotusland estate. The only un-arranged piece on the track-list is Cyril Scott's Lotus Land, Op

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00:23:59

The Latest from the Carnegie Museums of Art and...

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/12/18

The holidays are in full swing at the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh!Jim Cunningham speaks with Senior Director of Marketing and Communications Stefanie Cedro Mohr and Carnegie Museum of Art Director of Education and Public Programs Dana Bishop-Root live on the QED Morning Show about how the Art and History Museums are spending the season.Dana talks about Carnegie Trees, five firs located in the Hall of Architecture and coordinated by the Women's Committee. This year's theme is inspired by Jules

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00:26:31

Matthew Jackfert's I Saw Three Ships at Holiday Pops

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/12/16

Included on this year's PSO Holiday Pops program is an arrangement of I Saw Three Ships by West Virginia-based composer and radio host Matthew Jackfert. Matt joined Jim Cunningham live on the QED Morning Show to chat.Matt talks about his arrangement, teaching composition at Marshall University, and writing music for Sesame Street. His arrangement of I Saw Three Ships draws inspiration from other Christmas carols, as well as music like Ottorino Respighi's "The Pines of Rome." Jim also asks about

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00:12:17

Fifth Benefit Concert for Ukraine

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/12/15

Sewickley Methodist Church hosts the Fifth Benefit Concert for Ukraine on Wednesday, December 17th at 6:30pm. QED's Emily Brunner spoke with organizer Cheryl Redmond.Cheryl talks about this concert's partner, Doctors United for Ukraine, a non-profit organization comprising Yale faculty, staff, and students who specialize in delivering humanitarian aid to foster the health and wellbeing of Ukrainian people in the face of war and its consequences. The program will feature Ukrainian folk songs and

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00:21:40

Pittsburgh's Favorite Holiday Tradition - Holiday Pops!

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/12/12

Celebrate the holiday season with the Pittsburgh Symphony, the Mendelssohn Choir, and guest vocalist Blaine Alden Krauss in this annual offering of music for the season! Conductor Daniel joined Jim Cunningham live on the QED Morning Show to talk about Holiday Pops.Daniel details all of the special performances in the program, including appearances from The Tamburitzans and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's The Nutcracker. Jim and Daniel also play past holiday pieces from Daniel's career. Additionally,

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00:25:09

Pittsburgh Festival Opera Debuts La Gioconda!

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/12/12

Ponchielli’s four-act masterwork makes its Pittsburgh concert opera debut in the highlight of Pittsburgh Festival Opera’s season! Artistic director and mezzo-soprano Marianne Cornetti, soprano Csilla Boross, and mezzo-soprano Alice Chung joined Anna Singer live to talk about the show.Marianne spoke about bringing La Gioconda to Pittsburgh, and their spectacular cast and chorus. Csilla, who plays Gioconda, hints at her character's story and what it's like to sing this role. And Christopher talked

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00:11:19

Handel's Messiah Sing-Along with Calvary UMC

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/12/12

Calvary United Methodist Church presents their annual Messiah sing-along concert! Music Director Brian Burns joined Anna Singer live to talk about the performance.Calvary is celebrating their 13th year with the Messiah, and this year they've invited members of the community, regardless of singing experience, to join the choir. The congregation will be joined by singers Kara Cornell, Kirk Dougherty, Matthew Hunt, and Classical QED's Anna Singer. Brian and Anna discuss the unique atmosphere created by

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00:08:31

Rick Sebak Tours Local Chocolate Shops

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/12/11

Rick Sebak has a new show! Don't miss Lucky to Live in Pittsburgh's fourth episode, subtitled Luscious Local Chocolate Shops. Rick joined Jim Cunningham live on the QED Morning Show to talk about the show.The show will feature Pink House Chocolates in Finleyville, Clark Candies in Tarentum, Dorothy's Candies in White Oak, Anderson's Candies in Baden. Rick also includes previous stories on Betsy Ann Chocolates in Westview and Yetter's Candies in Millvale. Each chocolate shop also features an I Love

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00:19:55

Celebrate Christmas in East Liberty!

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/12/11

East Liberty Presbyterian Church hosts a holiday favorite, Christmas in East Liberty, on Friday, December 12th at 7:30pm! Director of Music and Arts Dr. Edward Alan Moore and percussionist Abby Langhorst joined Jim Cunningham live on the QED Morning Show to chat about the concert.This annual East Liberty tradition will feature holiday favorites, along with performances by The Brass Roots with conductor Daniel Curtis, the ELPC Chancel Choir under the direction of Dr. Edward Alan Moore, guest organist

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00:40:53

Reactions from Carnegie Hall

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/12/11

The Pittsburgh Symphony made a triumphant return to Carnegie Hall in New York City with Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5! Classical QED's Jim Cunningham was in attendance and captured reactions from the audience after the concert.Hear thoughts from WQXR's Jeff Spurgeon, who broadcast the concert live, PSO President and CEO Melia Tourangeau, maestro Manfred Honeck, composer Lera Auerbach, and more. PSO members Craig Knox and Jim Rodgers also shared their experience of playing at Carnegie Hall.The

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00:16:11

River City Brass LIVE - 12/9/25 - Intermission...

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/12/10

The River City Brass presented their 2025 Christmas Brasstacular concert at Bethel Park High School on Tuesday December 9, 2025. WQED-FM broadcast the concert live! During intermission, WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham spoke with two new members of the band. First, he interviewed Brooke Boehmer (horn), who spoke about her work around town, attending the New England Conservatory of Music, and how she enjoys the local brewing scene in Pittsburgh. Jim was then joined by First Cornet Alex Perez, who

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00:33:00

Jim Cunningham Tours Pittsburgh Opera Education

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/12/09

Pittsburgh Opera's Director of Education Marilyn Egan and Education Committee Chair Dr. Eugene Myers took QED's Jim Cunningham on a tour of their building back in October.Marilyn spoke about their education program, Opera Trunks, which are teaching residencies sent out to educators to introduce their students to opera. They are colorful steamer trunks on wheels filled with books, costumes, music, and lesson activities. Pittsburgh Opera's five versions include a Madama Butterfly Trunk, Opera Improv

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00:21:07

Heinz Chapel Choir Live - 12/5/25 - Interviews

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/12/07

On Friday December 5, 2025, WQED-FM broadcast the 2025 Heinz Chapel Choir Holiday concert live from Heinz Chapel. WQED-FM's Anna Singer spoke with organist J.R. Daniels about the music he was playing on the concert. At the end of the concert, Anna spoke with the Choir's Director Dr. Susan Rice about how she put this year's program together, going on tour this Spring and enjoying finding new, young composers to include in her concert. Anna then spoke with two members of the Choir - Choir

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00:17:48

Dance the Night Away with SRU's Pop Ensembles!

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/12/04

Slippery Rock University's Pop Music Ensembles are hosting an end-of-semester concert! SRU Professor Dr. Cassandra Eisenreich, and student members Ethan Aeschbacher and Chrystal Sircely met with Emily Brunner on Zoom to talk about the concert.Cassandra explains what sets SRU's pop ensembles apart and the importance of academic diversity in music education. Chrystal and Ethan talk about their roles in the ensembles, student leadership, and collaboration. They also give a run-down on SRU's music

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