Join us while we sit down with artist Jason LaCroix to talk about his upcoming exhibition, Night Shifts, opening Friday, November 1st at PULLPROOF Studio. Jason graduated from the Massachusetts College of Art in 2002, then made his way to Pittsburgh in 2009. He talks about being a stay at home dad, First Fridays, and his relationship with PullProof Studio in Garfield. Visit https://www.pullproof.studio/ to learn more about the exhibition, and find Jason at https://www.jasonlacroix.com/bio or on Instagram. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carnegie Mellon University student harpist, Arilyn Mitchell, and flutist, Evan Curatolo, talk about their upcoming concert with the Pittsburgh Concert Society on Sunday, November 3rd at 2 pm at the Kresge Theater. They discuss the three short French pieces for flute and harp they will perform during the concert, and how they started performing together two years ago after Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra harpist, Gretchen Van Hosen, put them together. They also talk about their transition into their instruments at a young age. Arilyn switched from the flute to the harp, and never looked back. Evan transitioned from piano and saxophone to the flute in high school, starting out on a homemade flute made from pvc pipe. Both are looking forward to being back on the Kresge stage together. Visit https://pittsburghconcertsociety.org/ to learn more. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sit down with Debbie Jacknin of Songbird Artistry to talk about the shop’s most recent exhibition, Flight of Empowerment: Celebrating the Journey and Strength of Women. Debbie talks about the start of Songbird Artistry, and the eclectic pieces of art they have in their shop. Debbie highlights the Flight of Empowerment exhibition that features 13 different artists and captures the complexities of balancing work and life, honoring the legacies of the women who came before, and encouraging the women who follow. Visit https://www.songbirdartistry.com/ to learn more about the shop and Flight of Empowerment. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 2 of "Outside the Box Office" by WQED-FM intern, Oliver Arner. 

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Jacob Gruss closes out the final recital of The Westminster’s Annual Organ Summer Series on Thursday July 25th, at 5:00 pm. Jacob, an Organ Scholar entering his fourth year at the Juilliard School in New York City, came to WQED-FM to discuss his path to becoming an Organist, with Jim Cunnningham and volunteer Danny Flynn. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Artistic Director of Vocal Confluence, Brandon Rauch, spoke about the ensemble's upcoming performance at Bach, Beethoven, and Brunch, this Sunday, July 21st, at Mellon Park from 10:30 am to noon. The group will be performing a mix of pop songs, musical theater numbers, classic rock, and jazz in their program entitled, I Want to See You Be Brave. Brandon also discusses the groups recent performance at the Barbershop Harmony Society's International Convention in early July, and where the group will be performing next. Visit https://vocalconfluence.org/ to learn more about the group! Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Concert Connoisseur, Pittsburgh Edition episode 3 by Lucienne Byrne.

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Concert Connoisseur, Pittsburgh Edition episode 2 from Lucienne Bryne

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Concert Connoisseur, Pittsburgh Edition episode 1 by Lucienne Byrne

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Concert Connoisseur, Pittsburgh Edition episode 4 by Lucienne Byrne

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Miro Quartet cellist Joshua Gindele discusses his new CD, Home, speaking from Denver on his way to hear the Rolling Stones. Joshua remembers growing up in Pittsburgh , playing in the Youth Symphony and other formative influences. Celebrating 30 years as an ensemble in 2025, the GRAMMY-nominated quartet's new album "Home" explores the many meanings of “home” through music by four Pulitzer Prize-winning American composers, including two new commissions by Kevin Puts and Caroline Shaw paired with George Walker and Samuel Barber. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Saint Paul Cathedral Organ Summer Series continues on Sunday July 14th, 3:30pm with Beau Baldwin and on Sunday July 21st, 3:30pm with Brian Gurley. Both stopped by WQED-FM to chat with Anna Singer about their recitals. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What began as Monique Mead’s pandemic project to motivate her teens to practice has now turned into an annual porch concert series that brings the family and the neighborhood together. This Saturday, 7pm, it's "Young Talent Night." The porch concerts began with student recitals, and it continues to follow these young musicians as they mature as artists. Tino Cardenes curated this multi-genre program with his fellow local young artists. The concert features Tino Cardenes, piano; Hannah Chang, Violin; Uma Simhan, Voice; Alice Tang, violin; Leah Huber, soprano; and Visual Artist, Jocelyn Hayes. WQED-FM's Anna Singer spoke with Monique Mead and Tino Cardenes about the concert, which takes place at 409 Devonshire St, Pittsburgh. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dean of the Mary Pappert School of Music at Duquesne University, David Allen Wehr, stopped by to talk about The Dean's List concert series at the school. He talks with Jim Cunningham live on the WQED-FM morning show about the second concert, Strike Up the Band, on October 21st at 7:30 pm, with a pre-concert talk with James Gourley at 7:00 pm. David talks about how this concert got put together, after he and James wanted to perform an arrangement of Rhapsody in Blue for Piano and Band together again. David also plays two pieces by Joe Utterback in our studio: An arrangement of the African American Spiritual Deep River, and a tribute to Scott Joplin, Doctor Joe's Long-Fingered Rag Time Special. Visit https://www.duq.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/music/calendar-of-events/index.php#event-details/81dc493f-954a-491e-88f5-8d29ac7f5018 to learn more and see who is in this special concert. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Johnstown Concert Series presents high quality chamber music performances of all styles to the Johnstown community. Concerts take place at the First Presbyterian Church on Lincoln Street. WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham spoke to Board members Joe Dipyatic and Michael Bodolosky about the upcoming season which starts September 29th 2024. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cellist Paula Tuttle, and Brazilian singer Lilly Abreu, discuss with WQED-FM's Anna Singer about their upcoming concerts with the Diamante Trio on July 20th and July 31st at Refucilo Winery and the Monroeville Public Library. Paula discusses the story behind the Trio's creation, and Lilly talks about singing in Portuguese. Lilly also talks about her experience dubbing Disney movies in Brazil when she lived there, and her career at Carnegie Mellon University. Paula also discusses her work with the Festival Festival Orchestra. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Johnstown Symphony Orchestra begins it's 96th season in October. Their season it titled "Our Strengths" as the orchestra celebrates the strengths of the resilient and innovative Johnstown community. WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham spoke with Executive Director Erin Codey about the upcoming season; their Maestro James Blachly; how she ended up in Johnstown and more. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Director Robert Hockenberry with the Pittsburgh Savoyards discusses the first show of their 87th season, A Flea in Her Ear by George Feydeau. This turn of the century French farce will have you rolling on the ground with laughter at the hijinks and hilarity that ensures. Robert describes the play, talks about how the rehearsal process is going, and why he has been wanting to do this show since he first saw it. The Savoyards are also participating in the national Access card program that allows it's users to purchase tickets for $5 at the door. Visit https://pittsburghsavoyards.org/ to learn more. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WQED-FM's Bryan Sejvar spoke with Ron Carnevali, Co-Chair of the Flood City Music Festival, happening at People's Natural Gas Park in Johnstown Friday July 26th and Saturday July 27th. The Festival has two days of great music in all types of genres - folk, rockabilly, country - with headliners Andy Frasco and the UN on Friday night and Jerry Harrison and Adrian Belew on Saturday night. Ron gives you all the information you need to attend the festival. You can also see Ron as he performs in the Band of Brothers Shakespeare Company's production of "Measure for Measure" in Johnstown - weekends through July 20th. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Johnstown Area Heritage Association (JAHA) has a brand new exhibit at the Heritage Discovery Center. "Forging a Nation: Johnstown Iron and Steel" showcases the history of steel and related industries in Johnstown from the 1700s through the present. WQED-FM's spoke with JAHA Director of Marketing and Communications Shelley Johansson about the exhibit; the other facilities JAHA oversees; all of the exciting things happening in Johnstown and more! Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chair of the Tuesday Noon Recital Series at First Lutheran Church in Johnstown, George Fattmann, speaks with Jim Cunningham about the line up for July starting with soprano Andrea Blough and pianist Caleb Bean July 9th and followed by Johnstown Brassworks July 16, Aaron Sproul on July 23rd and Take Two on July 30th featuring Russ and Donna Miller. George describes the thirty five year history of the series, the beauty of the architectural landmark church, things to do in downtown Johnstown, where to park, his career as Executive Editor at the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and directing the news broadcasts plus writing editorials for WJAC plus teaching at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown for many years, studying journalism at Juniata College and Columbia University , selecting Pulitzer prize winners, interviewing Arthur Fiedler, leading the handbill choir and playing the Skinner at the church, providing lunch for free with volunteer help and the quality of life in Johnstown. Is it a challenge to represent the Fattmann family name in the workplace or with schoolmates? As Fred Rogers might have said - You are special just by being George Fattmann. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's Pittsburgh's favorite symphony at Bach, Beethoven, and Brunch! Vice President of Artistic Planning, Mary Persin, and first violinist, Christopher Wu, spoke about 30 string players from the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra playing on July 14th at 10:30 at Mellon Park for another Bach, Beethoven, and Brunch concert. They discuss the program, why performing in the neighborhood during the summertime is even better than Heinz Hall, and what other concerts they will be performing before the Symphony gets on the road for their Europe tour in late August. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This is Episode 1 of "Outside the Box Office" short series by Oliver Arner, from Summer of 2024 - Winter of 2024. This was a personal project of his that he was able to pursue and start with WQED-FM. Putting this in VOTA as it fits it best.

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Actress Emma Noonan spoke about her upcoming role as Isabella in Shakespeare's Measure for Measure play with Band of Brothers Shakespeare Company. This play that runs July 11th to the 20th, is about a deputy Duke's reign of power as he tries to execute a nun's brother for fornication with his long-time girlfriend. Emma gives WQED-FM the run down of the play, and why many call this play Shakespeare's 'problem play'. Emma also discusses her journey as an actress, mother, and returning Johnstown resident. These performances will be at the Powell Stackhouse Park for all to enjoy this summer season. Visit https://www.bandofbrothersshakespeareco.org/ to learn more. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 10th Anniversary season of Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh continues! Music Director Edward Leonard and Executive Director Andrew Swensen spoke with Anna Singer live on the WQED-FM morning show to discuss their upcoming concert. COP will be performing Honegger's King David Oratorio with the Pittsburgh Camerata and special narration by Amy Landis on October 19th and 20th at the Calvary United Methodist Church and the Shadyside Presbyterian Church. Edward and Andrew highlight how they connected with Amy and the Camerata for this concert, and why this piece is so special in its instrumentation. They also discuss the rest of the Chamber Orchestra's season that includes Jonathan Blair’s Cimbalom Concerto, Dvorak, Sibelius, and more. Visit https://copgh.org/concerts-1 to learn more and find tickets for the concert. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Three members from Unity Brass Quintet, horn player Barbara Folb, trombone player Joe Williams, and tuba player Russ Pedersen, spoke about their upcoming performance for Bach, Beethoven, and Brunch at Mellon Park on Sunday, July 7th at 10:30 am. Their eclectic program is tailored for the outdoors, with pieces from Bach's time period all the way to the 1970's. Blue, jazz, rock, and Bach, it's perfect for a summertime brunch concert at Mellon Park. Barbara, Russ, and Joe all share their stories of joining the Unity Brass Quintet, and how they all got started with the instruments they now play. Visit https://www.unitybrass.net/ to learn more! Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This Sunday's (6/30) City of Pittsburgh Bach, Beethoven and Brunch concert features the Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh. WQED-FM's Bryan Sejvar spoke with conductor and Artistic Director Edward Leonard and Executive Director Andrew Swenson about what people can expect this weekend. Plus, they mention some highlights of the upcoming Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh concert season. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mezzo-Soprano, Amanda Crider, discusses with Anna Singer about her upcoming performance in Resonance Works La Donna Del Lago as Malcolm. This opera, which will run on June 28th and June 30th at the Charity Randall Theater on University of Pittsburgh's campus, is the first to be performed in the United States since 2015. Amanda highlights the challenges and joys she faces in the pantsuit role of Malcolm, and what she hopes to bring to the stage. Visit https://www.resonanceworks.org/la-donna-del-lago to learn more and find tickets! Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Associate Producer for La Donna Del Lago, Robert Frankenberry spoke with Anna Singer his role in producing this opera for the first time since 2015 on American soil. Robert highlights his job as an associate producer, and the intricates into creating subtitles from scratch for this opera. See La Donna Del Lago June 28th and 30th at the Charity Randall Theatre on the University of Pittsburgh's campus. Visit https://www.resonanceworks.org/la-donna-del-lago to learn more and find tickets! Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mezzo-Soprano, Timothi Williams, spoke with Anna Singer about her upcoming role as Elena for Resonance Works in the opera, La Donna Del Lago. This opera, which will run on June 28th and June 30th at the Charity Randall Theater on University of Pittsburgh's campus, is the first to be performed in the United States since 2015. Timothi discusses her two big arias in the opera, as well as the challenges in having the orchestra behind her on stage. Visit https://www.resonanceworks.org/la-donna-del-lago to learn more and find tickets! Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Conductor Brian Worsdale checks in live from Leipzig, Germany at the statue of Johann Sebastian Bach outside the Thomas Kirche where Bach is buried. The Three Rivers Young People’s Orchestra is on tour in Europe with concerts in Jena, Leipzig and Dresden, Germany plus a visit to Prague. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The first of the many Italian operas based on the works of Sir Walter Scott, La donna del lago (The Lady of the Lake), features another operatic rarity: a heroine with agency, who - spoiler alert! - does not die! Filled with dueling high notes and coloratura fireworks, this story of love, loyalty, (and lochs!) in the Scottish highlands is a unique bel canto experience not to be missed! Resonance Works presents Rossini's "La donna del lago" Friday, June 28, 2024 at 8pm and Sunday, June 30, 2024, at 3pm at the Charity Randall Theatre, Oakland. WQED-FM's Anna Singer spoke with Conductor Maria Sensi Sellner, Stage Director Eve Summer and Javier Abreu about the production. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Curator of Performance Events at the Frick Pittsburgh, Catio Amorose, spoke about their upcoming Summer Fridays at the Frick concert series that starts the evening of Friday, June 14th, with three more on July 12th, August 2nd, and August 23rd. Catio highlights the featured musical guests on the big stage, including Vocal Confluence on June 14th, and Cello Fury on August 2nd. This free event will also have food trucks, a musical instrument 'petting zoo', fresh beverages from the Frick Cafe, and much more fun for the whole family. Caito also discusses some upcoming events in October that will continue the musical evenings into the fall. Visit https://www.thefrickpittsburgh.org/ to learn more. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Pianist James Iman presents his new CD James Iman: Album III at PYCO in Wexford at 6 pm Friday, June 14 with a concert featuring the Alban Berg Sonata Opus 1. It’s a CD release party with refreshments and a chance to have the new disc autographed. James talks with Jim Cunningham about the new recording which features the Alban Berg Sonata, Morton Feldman’s Last Pieces, Betsy Jolas' B for Sonata and Klaus Huber's Ein Hauch von Unzeit II. James explains why he loves this music, even when so many have branded Arnold Schoenberg and his student Berg as the composers who single handedly led the world of music down the wrong path. Plus a discussion of riding a motorcycle and tattoos. Visit Facebook to learn more about the event! Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Steinway Society of Western Pennsylvania is starting up a new season this weekend! President of SSWPA, Marina Lupinacci, and pianist Sean Chen, spoke about their upcoming concert on October 20th at 3 pm at the Kresge Theater on Carnegie Mellon University's campus. Sean highlights his program for the concert, which includes Chopins 4 Ballades, Nikolai Medtner's Sonata-Tale, Ligeti's 4 Etudes, and Sean's adaptation of Paul Dukas's L'Apprenti sorcier. Marina talks about the SSWPA's history and the rest of their upcoming season. Sean also talks about balancing his schedule as a teacher, parent, and performing artist, while Marina tells the story of how the two meet. Visit https://www.sswpa.org/ to learn more. Tickets are available at the door, and are free to SSWPA members and CMU students. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Communications Manager with the Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD), James Santelli, spoke about their new on-going program, Summer Staycation, running until the end of August. This program offers over 100,000 free admissions to some of Pittsburgh's favorite attractions, like the Heinz History Center and the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium. All you need is a Allegheny County library card and a RAD pass reservation. James walks WQED-FM through how to make a reservation, what attractions you can visit for free, why this program was created, and how it is different from the RAD Days in the fall. James also highlights a new RAD grant given to Allegheny County Libraries for new computers to ensure equal access to all across the county. Visit https://www.radworkshere.org/pages/rad-summer-staycation to learn more about the program and reserve a RAD pass reservation. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Director of Horticulture at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ben Dunigan, talks about their new summer flower show titled, Under The Sea. This new exhibition that runs until September 8th features more topiary’s than usual, animatronic sharks, giant clamshells, and so many flowers! Ben talks about the different kind of flowers in this show, including some easter egg ones with names that match the sea theme. Ben also highlights the Fairchild’s Challenge this summer that features sculptures by students across the Pittsburgh area of real or imaginary sea animals. Visit https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/ to find tickets and learn more about this fun exhibit! Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President of the Pittsburgh Symphony Association, Diane Unkovic , describes to Jim Cunningham what to expect at the Symphony Splendor Garden Tour Sunday, June 23 from 11 am to 4 pm in Shadyside. 8 Beautiful Shadyside Gardens will be opened for a self guided tour or an air conditioned bus tour. Over 20 members of the Pittsburgh Symphony will perform throughout the welcome center and gardens with all proceeds benefiting the Pittsburgh Symphony. The check in for visitors is located at the Mansions On Fifth Annex. Diane also remembers her work for Senator Heinz and serving as an usher at Heinz Hall while at the University of Pittsburgh. She also tells listeners how to become a master gardener and suggests what to do when a plant suddenly expires. Diane Unkovic suggests how to become a member of the Symphony Association and recommends a few books that have been favorites in the PSA Book Club which has been growing in popularity and she remembers her time spent as a painter. Visit https://pittsburghsymphonyassociation.org/symphony-splendor-garden-tour/ to learn more and find tickets. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Co-Artistic Directors of Chatham Baroque, violinist Andrew Fouts, and theorbo and baroque guitar player Scott Pauley, spoke with Anna Singer about Chatham Baroque's newly released 2024-2025 season. The season includes Handel's Apollo e Dafne with Twelfth Night, Roderick Williams, and Nola Richardson, French vocal and dance music from the time of Louis XII and XIV, and a world premiere of newly released version of Markus Passion to close out the season in April. Scott and Andrew also talk about three of the last of the 2023-2024 season that includes a Peanut Butter and Jam session on June 8th, and two performances with Danny Mallon in Heinz Memorial Chapel and Unity Cemetery in Latrobe. Visit chathambaroque.org to learn more. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Opera singer Marianne Cornetti and Broadway star Jay Armstrong Johnson, spoke about their upcoming performance this Sunday, June 9th at 3 pm at the Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland. This performance is for the 3rd annual Marianne Cornetti and Friends Benefit Concert and Art Auction that benefits the UPMC Western Behavioral Health Foundation. This concert will feature an unforgettable afternoon of Broadway selections with Jay, Marianne, Isabella Zallo, Alexadria Zallo, and many more! Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Attend the tale of PMT! Pittsburgh Musical Theater's Conservatory Director, Quinn Patrick Shannon, and PMT students, Ilyssa Bails and Eli Fisher, spoke with WQED-FM about their upcoming summer camps this year in the West End. Ilyssa and Eli discuss the Teen camps end of semester performance of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Quinn discusses the different tracks and camps offered from June 24th to July 21st, and the open house on June 8th at 10 am. Hear what everyone's favorite roles in Sweeney Todd are, and what makes theater so magical for all! Visit https://pittsburghmusicals.com/ to learn more. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh presents "As Spring Turns to Summer" - a program that includes Strauss, Honegger, and Copland, with performances on June 1, 2024, 7:30pm, at Levy Hall in Rodef Shalom and June 2, 2024, 3:00pm at Bower Hill Community Church. Soprano Zuly Inirio joins the orchestra for a performance of Richard Strauss’s cycle Four Last Songs. The program rounds out with Appalachian Spring by Aaron Copland and Arthur Honegger’s Pastorale d’été. Artistic Director Edward Leonard and soloist Zuly Inirio spoke with WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham about the concert. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Interim Vice President of Programming, Manager of DEAI Initiatives, and Festival Director with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Sarah Aziz, spoke about the Three Rivers Arts Festival that begins this Friday, May 31st. Sarah discusses the artists market with over 326 artists, as well as the musical acts at three different stages downtown. Check out the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra on Monday, June 3rd, or the Thomas Wendt Quartet on June 4th. This free event is a staple in Pittsburgh, and one not to be missed. Visit https://traf.trustarts.org/events/ to learn more and get the full line up of events. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Executive Director of Contemporary Craft, Rachel Rearick, spoke about their upcoming exhibition, Hereafter, opening on Friday, May 31st. This exhibit features craft work by 13 regional artists mostly in the Pittsburgh area that delves into the feeling of grief. There will be a free opening reception on May 31st, and an Artists Talk on June 1st. Rachel highlights the work done by all the artists, and what Contemporary Craft has to offer the Pittsburgh region. Visit https://contemporarycraft.org/ to learn more. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This Friday, May 31st, 7pm at the James Laughlin Music Hall, Kamratōn's Anna Elder performs Schoenberg's PIERROT LUNAIRE with guest artists Futaba Niekawa, piano and Jeffrey Turner, conductor. Other works on the program include OI KUU by Kaija Saariaho and the premiere of NOCTURNES by Emily Cook. Jim Cunningham spoke with Jeffrey Turner and Emily Cook about the concert, which they'll perform in New York City on Sunday. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Members of the Carpe Diem String Quartet, Sam Weiser, Marisa Ishikawa, Korine Fujiwara, and Ariana Nelson, spoke about their upcoming concert at The Frick Pittsburgh on October 19th, at 7 pm at the Frick Auditorium. This special night highlights the fusion of Islamic Art and Music across the ages as The Frick's latest exhibition, Treasured Ornament: 10 Centuries of Islamic Art, ends on October 20th. The Quartet talks about their collaboration with local Iranian composer, Reza Vali, in a concert of Persian music about 10 years ago, and how that started a long collaboration with the composer that inspired their upcoming concert. They also talk about working with Santur player, Dariush Saghafi, in this concert. A pre-performance discussion will be led by WQED's own Jim Cunningham, and guests will be able to converse with the musicians after the concert. Visit https://www.thefrickpittsburgh.org/Event-Resonance-of-Tradition-A-Fusion-of-Islamic-Art-and-Music-Across-the-Ages to learn more. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Music Director of the Mendelssohn Choir, Daniel Dinger, and violinist, Andrew Sords, discuss their upcoming concert at the Third Presbyterian Church on Saturday, June 1st at 7 pm. This free concert includes Cleveland-based pianist Elizabeth DeMio, and Pittsburgh Symphony cellist, Mike DeBruyn. Andrew and Daniel talk about the concerts program, how all the performers met at college, and what is next for the duo. Visit https://www.thirdchurch.org/music/ to learn more. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Artistic Director of Renaissance City Choir, Kym Scott, discusses the choirs upcoming concerts for Pride Month, starting with a performance at Pittsburgh Pride this Friday, May 31st at 2 pm at the Allegheny Commons Park West. They will be tabling all of the pride events in the Pittsburgh area during the month of June, and will celebrate the month with their own Pride concert on June 29th and 30th at the East Liberty Presbyterian Church. Kym talks about what goes into programming a concert, her work with West Virginia University choirs, and what Renaissance City Choir will be singing this Pride month. Visit https://rccpittsburgh.com/ to learn more. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jim Cunningham spoke with Ben Bugaile about their new Summer Concert Recital Series beginning in July. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.