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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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00:10:46

The Sounds of Elegance at Academy Concerts

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/09/26

A new season of Academy Concerts is about to be underway! Violist in Academy String Quartet, and Artistic Director of the Academy Concerts, Warren Davidson, talks about their first upcoming concert on Sunday, September 28th. Warren discusses the concert, called 'The Sounds of Elegance' which features harpist Marissa Knaub Avon. She, Tom Godfrey (flute), and Warren (viola) will perform some colorful and romantic music, mostly from French composers. They will play some Ravel, Debussy, DeFalla, Faure,

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00:13:50

Utopia, Limited with the Pittsburgh Savoyards

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/09/26

The Pittsburgh Savoyards are continuing their 88th season with a 'forgotten' Gilbert and Sullivan's show Utopia, Limited. Stage Director Robert Hockenberry, and Production Manager Lynette Garlan, talk about the upcoming show. Utopia, Limited is Gilbert and Sullivan's 13th operetta, their second to last one. It is about a small island that decides to copy Victorian England to ensure the greatness of their civilization. Comedy, political satire, and hijinks ensue! Though it wasn't considered a success

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00:16:19

Why is Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Park's MacBeth...

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/09/25

In this live interview, Anna Singer talks with members of Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Park's Macbeth, which runs outdoors over six weekends until October 12th. Music Director Matt Calvetti talks about the unique live sound design that is prevalent throughout the show. He uses unconventional instruments, demonstrated live, to create tension and atmosphere in this chilling play. Actor Aaron Crutchfield plays Macbeth, and reflects on the emotional depth of the role. He finds his famous monologues are

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00:18:33

The Next Cemetery Walk with Prime Stage Theatre

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/09/24

Celebrating it's 29th season, Prime Stage Theatre presents an exciting lineup of upcoming productions and community events! Producing Artistic Director Wayne Brinda, and PR Director, Lawrence McCullough, talk about these events. On September 27th, it's the annual Homewood Cemetery Walk! Larry highlights the seven historical figures that will be portrayed by professional actors. The figures include Michael Benedum, Irene Peacock, Henry Bigelow, Robert Pitcairn, among others. Seven Pittsburgh based

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00:11:00

Reson8 Vocal Octet Launches New Season with Hero Songs

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/09/19

Artistic Director of Resonance Works, Maria Sensi Sellner, discusses live with Anna Singer about the Reson8 Vocal Octet's upcoming season launch. The season launches with "Hero Songs", a concert featuring a five-song cycle by Peter Hilliard and Matt Boresi. The cycle explores the themes of heroism through different time periods and perspectives. The concert also features a piece by Reena Esmail, with local sitar player Michael Griska accompanying. Maria talks about the concert's songs, and

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00:14:48

Pittsburgh Symphony Updates with Bill and Cynthia

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/09/18

When did Pittsburgh Symphony Music Director Lorin Maazel dine alone? What did he think of the cheese heads in Wisconsin? The Principal Horn of the Pittsburgh Symphony, William Caballero, and Principal Oboe Cynthia Koledo de Almeida talk about it all. Cynthia and Bill talk when they joined the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra under Maestro Maazel. They also talk live on the QED Morning show about the season opening gala for the Pittsburgh. They also reveal the details of their September 21st benefit

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00:34:41

Walter Morales - Romantic Piano Music for the Left...

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/09/18

It's a Ravel 125th birthday party with one hand behind his back. Walter Morales plays the Chatham University "Friday Afternoon Musicale: Romantic Piano Music for the Left Hand Alone." It's a free concert Friday September 19, 2025 at 4pm in the James Laughlin Music Center. Robert Frankenberry will play the orchestral reduction on a second piano for the concerto. Walter includes composers who wrote for the left hand from Ravel's world including Blumenfeld, Alkan, Saint-Saens, Mosakowski and Godowsky.

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00:32:27

Singing Some Golden Oldies with Cranberry Men's Chorus

Voice of the Arts ·

2025/09/17

Musical Director Ron Brooks, Music Vice President Pete Kennaday, and the voice of the chorus Ken Israel, talk about the Cranberry Men's Chorus' upcoming October concert. "The Golden Oldies: Memories of the 50s and 60s" will be a 90-minute show featuring 27 songs. Ron highlights his desire to connect the audience emotionally to the songs. The styles include doo-wop, love ballads, pop, and rock. The concert mimics a Casey-Kasem style radio show, with Ken the voice of the chorus. Ken talks about his

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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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