Best WQED Podcasts (2024)

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Tuesday Musical Club Composers Workshop Concert 15:14

3h ago15:14

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Tuesday Musical Club will be presenting The Composers Workshop concert on Tuesday, November 12th at 1 pm at Rodef Shalom's Levy Hall. Organizer of the concert and composer, George Pearsall, and Program Chair of TMC, Catherine Crotty, spoke with Anna Singer live on WQED-FM's afternoon show to talk about the program. George discusses his newest compo…

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Sebastian Catana - Pittsburgh Opera's "Pagliacci/Cavalleria Rusticana" 7:49

5h ago7:49

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Pittsburgh Opera presents "Pagliacci" and "Cavalleria Rusticana" at the Benedum Center November 9th through the 17th. Sebastian Catana is the only singer who performs in both operas - Alfio in "Cavalleria Rusticana" and Tonio in "Pagliacci." He spoke with WQED-FM's Anna Singer about singing in both operas, how the characters are different and more.…

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Antony Walker - Pittsburgh Opera's "Pagliacci/Cavalleria Rusticana" 10:47

5h ago10:47

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Pittsburgh Opera presents "Pagliacci" and "Cavalleria Rusticana" at the Benedum Center November 9th through the 17th. WQED-FM's Anna Singer spoke with Pittsburgh Opera Music Director Antony Walker about the music in both operas, the famous intermezzi, and favorite moments.By WQED Multimedia

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Caitlin Gotimer - Pittsburgh Opera's "Pagliacci/Cavalleria Rusticana" 6:06

5h ago6:06

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Pittsburgh Opera presents "Pagliacci" and "Cavalleria Rusticana" at the Benedum Center November 9th through the 17th. Caitlin Gotimer sings the role of Nedda in "Pagliacci". She spoke with Anna Singer about this being a role debut, how she is approaching the character, and more.By WQED Multimedia

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Marianne Cornetti - Pittsburgh Opera's "Pagliacci/Cavalleria Rusticana" 7:04

5h ago7:04

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Pittsburgh Opera presents "Pagliacci" and "Cavalleria Rusticana" at the Benedum Center November 9th through the 17th. Marianne Cornetti sings the role of Mamma Lucia in "Cavalleria Rusticana". She spoke with Anna Singer about the role, her favorite moments in the opera and more.By WQED Multimedia

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Alaska 5000 at University of Pittsburgh 16:12

7h ago16:12

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University of Pittsburgh Alumni and RuPaul's Drag Race contestant Alaska 5000 talks about their Off-Broadway musical, Drag: The Musical and their upcoming Q&A talk with University of Pittsburgh students.Alaska highlights Drag: The Musical's story about two rival drag houses realizing they probably have a lot more in common than they think. They als…

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Locating Lucidity with Attack Theatre 9:44

3h ago9:44

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Attack Theatre has been collaborating with Christian Warner for close to a year, and is now ready to show Pittsburgh the culmination!Co-founder of Attack Theatre, Michelle De La Raza, spoke live with Jim Cunningham about their upcoming performance called Locating Lucidity from November 15th to 17th at Attack Theatre Studios. The event features thre…

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Native Nations at Fort Pitt Museum 25:19

43m ago25:19

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In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, we kick off the month of November with a look at the Fort Pitt Museum's new exhibit, Homelands: Native Nations in Allegheny. Assistant Director of Fort Pitt, Mike Burke, and educator and member of Seneca-Cayuga Nation, Shideezhi Emarthla, spoke in this episode about their work on the exhibit. They t…

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Kathleen Boudreau 26:42

5h ago26:42

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The Founder of the American Wind Symphony Orchestra, Robert Boudreau, sailed to the eternal sea on July 4, 2024 at age 97 having launched a thousand young musicians and commissioned dozens of new compositions for wind orchestra from famous composers. Jim Cunningham spoke with Kathleen Boudreau about her late husband and the new music they launched …

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Be Our Guest with Pittsburgh Musical Theater 14:41

1h ago14:41

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Be our guest on this episode about Pittsburgh Musical Theater's production of Beauty and the Beast, at the Byham Theater from November 7th to the 10th. Resident Music Director of Pittsburgh Musical Theater, Dr. Francesca Tortorello discusses her role in the show conducting 40 musicians from Pittsburgh Public's Creative and Performing Arts Magnet sc…

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Jason Lacroix at PULLPROOF Studio 15:00

30m ago15:00

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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 …

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Arilyn and Evan - Pittsburgh Concert Society 13:43

6h ago13:43

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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 toge…

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The Farina Foundation - Post FM Drive 18:12

10m ago18:12

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Chairman of the Farina Foundation, Frank Farina III, spoke about the success of the fall fundraising effort which involved WQED-FM listeners in contributing to the plan to repair musical instruments for young musicians in schools around Western Pennsylvania. Frank accepted the check from WQED-FM for over $1000 and spoke about the latest work of the…

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WORK(S) at ZYNKA Gallery 14:51

14h ago14:51

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Artist Cory Bonnet is at it again!Cory and owner of ZYNKA Gallery, Jeff Jarzynka, discuss their collaboration in an upcoming exhibition entitled WORK(S), opening on November 2nd and going until December 22nd. There is an opening reception on November 2nd from 5 pm to 8 pm. Cory talks about how he created this artwork that is very different from his…

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The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari at Quantum Theatre 17:37

2d ago17:37

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Today we draw the curtain back to hear about Quantum Theatre's adaptation of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari: An Out of the Box Theatrical Experience. This show runs from November 1st to the 24th at the Union Trust Building. Actors Sara Lindsey and Nick Lehane talk about the play, the play within the play, and how they both were drawn into this show. T…

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Great Expectations at Prime Stage 14:22

5d ago14:22

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Prime Stage Theatre is taking us deep into the Victorian age with Charles Dickens as our guide.Artistic Director, Wayne Brinda, and PR Director Lawrence McCullough, spoke about their upcoming production of Great Expectations at the New Hazlett Theater from November 1st to the 10th. Wayne talks his hunt for finding a British adaptation of the great …

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Vegan and Paranormal Halloween! 21:50

6d ago21:50

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Looking for some Vegan events coming up soon in Pittsburgh?Look no further than The Original Pittsburgh Vegan Festival and Expo! Founder, Amy Cottrill, and paranormal investigator, Randall Cole, talk about their upcoming collaboration in The 2nd Annual Pittsburgh Halloween Festival at the South Park Fairgrounds on November 1st from 5 to 11 pm. Rand…

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Hope Springs Eternal: The Holocaust Project 12:47

9d ago12:47

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Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance, Rebecca Catelinet, spoke in this episode about a new project in Johnstown called Hope Springs Eternal: The Holocaust Project. As a part of this project, there will be a community performance of the Broadway smash hit Fiddler on the Roof on November 1st and 2nd at the Pasquerilla Performing…

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The Confluence Ballet Company 11:58

8d ago11:58

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The Confluence Ballet Company is back with some new faces.New Co-Artistic Directors Adrian Green and Elena Cvetkovich, and new company artist Autumn B-C, discuss their two performances this year, and the new direction of the company. Their first performance, Confluence, will be October 25th and 26th at the Glitterbox Theater, with their second perf…

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Peter Pan and Neverland at the Ballet 22:09

14d ago22:09

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It's the magical world of Peter Pan, brought to life on the stage!Performers Jonathan Breight and Colin McCaslin, spoke with host Jim Cunningham about the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's upcoming production of Peter Pan, from October 25th to the 27th at the Benedum Center. Jonathan talks about the challenging choreography as a 'feral' Peter Pan, while …

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Songbird Artistry 25:22

12d ago25:22

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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 di…

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Dean's List at Duquesne University 17:23

18d ago17:23

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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…

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King David Oratorio - Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh 13:06

15d ago13:06

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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…

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Sean Chen at the Steinway Society of Western PA 22:30

17d ago22:30

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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, Ni…

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Carpe Diem String Quartet at The Frick 14:51

15d ago14:51

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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…

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The Hobbit at the Pittsburgh Public - Part 1 22:14

15d ago22:14

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The land of J.R.R. Tolkien is coming to Pittsburgh in a new adaptation for the stage!Voice of the Arts takes a peak backstage of The Hobbit at the Pittsburgh Public Theater. In Part 1 of this 2 part series, actor Russell Saylor (Bilbo), and Director Marya Sea Kaminski talk about this fun production that draws you into the world of the Hobbit throug…

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The Hobbit at the Pittsburgh Public - Part 2 19:13

18d ago19:13

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The land of J.R.R. Tolkien is coming to Pittsburgh in a new adaptation for the stage!Voice of the Arts takes a peak backstage of The Hobbit at the Pittsburgh Public Theater. In Part 2 of this 2 part series, we talk with puppet Artists in Residence at the PPT, Matt Acheson and Jamie Agnello about their creation of some of the most famous characters …

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The Strong Mind Showcase 20:28

16d ago20:28

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There is a new film festival in Pittsburgh!Local filmmaker and Creative Director of the Strong Mind Project, Benjamin Carlucci, spoke about their new film festival, the Strong Mind Showcase premiering on October 20th at 5:30 pm at the Lindsay Theater in Sewickley. Ben highlights the Strong Mind Project's goal of raising awareness around mental heal…

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United States Air Force Heritage of America Band - Heritage Wind Band 25:11

18d ago25:11

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The Heritage Winds of the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band are on tour in Southwestern Pennsylvania. They've already played Carnegie Mellon University, and will play at Latrobe Presbyterian Church (10/13), Seton Hill University (10/14) and the DeYor Performing Arts Center in Youngstown (10/15). Senior Airman and horn player Cooper J…

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Felix Hell Organ Series of Pittsburgh 13:13

23d ago13:13

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It is the start of the Organ Series of Pittsburgh concerts! The first one on October 11th at 7:30 pm at St Paul's Cathedral, features German native Felix Hell. Felix and Co-Director of the Organ Series, Jon Tyillian, spoke with Anna Singer live on the WQED-FM morning show to discuss the concert. Felix talks about his first introduction to the organ…

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Evil Dead: The Musical?! 18:42

21d ago18:42

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What kind of a musical uses 10-15 gallons of fake blood per show?!Why it is of course Pittsburgh Musical Theater's production of Evil Dead: The Musical, running until October 26th at the West End Canopy. Director Nick Mitchell, and actor Brett Goodnack, discuss in this episode about the logistical challenges for this production, and how it takes pi…

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Johnstown Symphony 96th Season Opener 17:39

21d ago17:39

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Johnstown Symphony Orchestra is celebrating 96 years with their season opener! Music Director, James Blachly, spoke about their upcoming concert, Steel and Innovation, on Saturday, October 19th at 7:30 pm. He runs down the program that includes Stacy Garrop's Forging Steel, a composition that places a cello soloist against an AI version of itself, …

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Sweetwater Center for the Arts 22:30

21d ago22:30

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Dive into the vibrant world of art with Sweetwater Center for the Arts! In this episode, we explore the new exhibition, "Visions in Motion," featuring the powerful work of the Women of Visions community, on display at Sweetwater Center for the Arts until November 2nd. Board member Bonita Penn, and curator Janet Watkins, discuss the rich history of …

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Latin American Cultural Center 24:06

25d ago24:06

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Join host Emily Brunner in her talk with Latin American Studies Association Deputy Director, Manuel Roman-Lacayo, to learn about the Latin American Cultural Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Find out the inspiration behind the LACC, current exhibitions, and how to visit yourself! Visit https://lacc.lasaweb.org/ to learn more about the Center and …

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Corningworks Turns 15! 28:06

1M ago28:06

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What does it take to create lasting art and community over a decade and a half? In this episode of WQED's Voice of the Arts podcast, Beth Corning, founder of Corningworks, shares her journey as she celebrates the company’s remarkable 15-year anniversary. Beth reveals exciting details about their one-night-only anniversary event, "A (Not So) Quiet E…

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The Twelfth Night Ensemble 22:27

1M ago22:27

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The Twelfth Night Ensemble is coming back to Pittsburgh! Chatham Baroque is presenting the Twelfth Night Ensemble on Sunday, October 20th at the Calvary Episcopal Church. The founding members of the group, violinist Rachell Ellen Wong, and harpsichordist David Belkovski, spoke about how they first met as students in the Historical Performance divis…

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Thomas the Rhymer - Aria412 15:17

1M ago15:17

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Tales of the supernatural and ghost stories! Aria412 upcoming performance on October 18th and 19th at the First Presbyterian Church of Edgewood is a new opera adapted from the legendary Scottish ballad, Thomas the Rhymer.Co-Founder of Aria412 Desirée Soteres, musical composer Matthew Gillespie, and librettist Kip Soteres came by WQED-FM's studios t…

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Lindsey Goodman 21:18

1M ago21:18

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Renowned flutist, Lindsey Goodman, discusses her upcoming performance with Resonance Works this Saturday, October 5th, as a part of the Andrew Carnegie Free Library Saturday Soirees. Lindsey highlights the other members in this concert, including mezzo-soprano Timothi Williams, tenor/pianist Rob Frankenberry, and baritone Christopher Scott, along w…

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Associated Artists of Pittsburgh 110th Annual Exhibition 25:44

1M ago25:44

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The 110th Annual Exhibition is going on now! Executive Director of Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, Madeline Gent, and artist Cory Bonnet, spoke about the on-going exhibition's artwork that is on display until January 12th, 2025 at the SPACE Gallery Downtown. Madeline highlights this years theme, and how artwork in the exhibition reflects on the i…

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Mendelssohn Choir RAD Day 2024 13:54

1M ago13:54

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It's another RAD Day! The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh is hosting its CrosSING Bridges RAD Days Preview on Sunday, October 6th at 4 pm at Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church. This concert will feature three different choruses performing a tapestry of diverse musical traditions. Music Director and Founder of the Heritage Gospel Chorale, Dr Herbert Van J…

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Kyle Albertson - Pittsburgh Opera's "Tosca" 8:17

1M ago8:17

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Pittsburgh Opera begins its 2024-2025 season with Puccini's "Tosca" at the Benedum Center - October 5-13th. Kyle Albertson was recently at Pittsburgh Opera performing Wagner's "The Flying Dutchman." He spoke with WQED-FM's Anna Singer about the difference between singing Wagner and Puccini; his role as Baron Scarpia and much more.…

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Tara Faircloth - Pittsburgh Opera's "Tosca" 8:53

1M ago8:53

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Pittsburgh Opera begins its 2024-2025 season with Puccini's "Tosca" at the Benedum Center - October 5-13th. The opera will be directed by Tara Faircloth. WQED-FM's Anna Singer asked her about the production; how she goes about directing a classic opera, favorite moments and more.By WQED Multimedia

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Antony Walker - Pittsburgh Opera's "Tosca" 10:31

1M ago10:31

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Pittsburgh Opera begins its 2024-2025 season with Puccini's "Tosca" at the Benedum Center - October 5-13th. Pittsburgh Opera Music Director Antony Walker has a long history with this opera - seeing it as a child and wanted to grow up singing the opera - now he's conducting it! He spoke with WQED-FM's Anna Singer about the music of "Tosca", his favo…

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Ana Maria Martinez - Pittsburgh Opera's "Tosca" 9:28

1M ago9:28

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Pittsburgh Opera begins its 2024-2025 season with Puccini's "Tosca" at the Benedum Center - October 5-13th. Ana Maria Martinez sings the role of "Tosca" in the production. She spoke with WQED-FM's Anna Singer about the role, favorite moments in the opera, and how she got into opera.By WQED Multimedia

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Jonah Hart Memorial 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk 10:54

1M ago10:54

10:54

Executive Director of Cancer Bridges, Stephanie Ciranni, and consultant Melissa Migliaro, spoke with Jim Cunningham live on the WQED-FM morning show to discuss the Jonah Hart Memorial 5k Run on October 5th in Millvale. This 5k run and 1 mile walk commemorates the life of Jonah Hart, a beloved member of the Pittsburgh community who bravely faced gli…

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Edgewood Symphony Season Opener 19:30

1M ago19:30

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It is the start of the Edgewood Symphony 2024-2025 season! Musical Director, Walter Morales, and violinist, Monique Mead, spoke about their upcoming concert on Saturday, October 5th at 7:30 pm at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh.This season opener features Monique Mead with violist Warren Davidson in Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante, …

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Stephen Schultz - Carnegie Mellon University Baroque Ensemble 19:24

1M ago19:24

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Stephen Schultz directs the CMU Baroque Ensemble October 6, 2024 in a free concert at Alumni Concert Hall on Carnegie Mellon University's Campus. It will be live streamed from the CMU Music website. Professor Schulz talks with Jim Cunningham about the program including rarely heard duets by the last son of JS Bach, Wilhelm Friedemann, the 4th Bach …

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Radiant Hall Studios RAD Days 20:30

1M ago20:30

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This weekend is three days of RAD days! Radiant Hall Studios Managing Director Shanae Phillips, and Communications/Events Manager Tye Clarke, spoke about their upcoming RAD days entitled, Radiant H//ALL Weekend from October 4th to the 6th.Each day will be at a different Radiant Hall studio space, and will feature artists, artmaking activities, liba…

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All the Parking Pad’s a Stage 15:08

1M ago15:08

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Episode 3 of "Outside the Box Office" by WQED-FM intern, Oliver Arner.By WQED Multimedia

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Juon Project at the Pittsburgh Concert Society 31:58

1M ago31:58

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Pittsburgh Concert Society presents Juon Project: The Trio in the Major Winner concerts series. Pittsburgh Symphony violist, Sean Juhl, with Pittsburgh Symphony violinist Yingchen Zhang, and pianist Igor Kraevsky talk about the October 6th concert at Kresge Theater on Carnegie Mellon University's campus.“The Trio” has been created to bring together…

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