Join us as we sit down with Atithi Studios’ Sarah Sloneker and Carolina Tapia-Urzua to discuss the exciting Latin American Festival happening this Saturday, September 21, 2024. This vibrant all-day event will feature an incredible lineup of artists, musicians, and vendors celebrating Latin American culture. Attendees can enjoy performances by group…

WQED-FM's Anna Singer spoke to Calliope's new Executive Director, Alyson Bonavoglia, and Operations Manager, Lisa Alexander, about the organization's upcoming season.By WQED Multimedia

In this episode, we welcome back Rachel Lynes, founder of The Sing Space, to share her journey of growing one choir to 40 adult musical theatre choirs across the UK. Rachel discusses the challenges of building a successful choir community, finding the perfect venue, recruiting members, and creating meaningful connections through music. We dive into…

Resonance Works open their 12th season with the launch of Reson8, a new vocal octet! Featuring some of the finest professional singers from our region, the members of Reson8 feel just as comfortable as solo artists as they do as part of an ensemble! Resonance Works Artistic Director Maria Sensi Sellner was joined by octet members Amelia D'Arcy and …

WQED-FM is partnering with the Farina Foundation to help get used instruments into the hands of underprivileged children of all ages, music departments of health organizations and underserved schools whose students show musical potential and passion. Frank Farina spoke with WQED-FM to talk about their "Play it Forward" program and how you can help …

Pittsburgh Concert Society opens its 24-25 season with the winners of its Major Audition program on Sunday September 22nd at 2pm in the Kresge Theater at Carnegie Mellon University. Violinist Joshua Lee and CMU Collaborative teaching professor Sung-Im Kim visited the studio to play the Sibelius Concerto. In his program, Joshua Lee plays the Beethov…

The founders of Operascout, Michael and Dodo Pegher, speak with Jim Cunningham about Operascout which hosts an event Friday September 20th at Pittsburgh Opera in the Bitz Opera Factory starting at noon. Michael has experience singing in the German opera houses. Operascout has organized a panel discussion with Nic Muni, Stage Director; Robert Boldin…

The Tuesday Musical Club presents their first recital of the season with the Kaplan Duo – Pianists – Nanette Kaplan Solomon and Iris Kaplan Rosenthal. The Kaplan Duo are a professional duet team of sisters who have been sharing music since childhood. They bring a unique blend of individual virtuosity and exciting interpretations to the rich four-ha…

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Operaluscious Hot Topic - Proms UK What is it? Who started it ? Why is it called Proms. Tips on mastering your auditions and performances with confidence. Host Bri Cooper Thanks to our partners at THRIVE MARKET! Join today and get 30% off your first order as well as a gift up to $60. Visit www.thrivemarket.com/bricoopermezzo Instagram Harbour for t…

The summer has come to an end and that means Chatham Baroque is starting a new season! Co-Artistic Directors, Andrew Fouts and Scott Pauley, spoke about the start of their 2024-2025 season with A Garden of Harmony: Austrian and German Music for Strings. This tremendous opener will be on September 27th, 28th and 29th. Scott and Andrew talk about the…

Send us a text Steps to World-class Mastery Join the 1% club The 1% Club represents a rarefied group of individuals who have achieved world-class status in their respective fields by embracing extraordinary discipline, innovation, and resilience. These elite performers distinguish themselves by their relentless pursuit of excellence, often venturin…

Co-Artistic Directors of Chatham Baroque, Scott Pauley and Andrew Fouts, spoke about their upcoming Peanut Butter and Jam Sessions. The first session, Fall Into Music, will be at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve on Saturday, September 14th at 10 am. This free RAD day event is perfect for preschoolers and grown-ups! This event features live music by C…

City Theatre is starting up its 2024-2025 season with a brand new Broadway play, POTUS Or Behind Every Great Dumba** are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive. Actresses Tamara Tunie, Lara Hayhurst, and Missy Moreno, describes the plot of this farcical play, and each of their hilarious characters in the show. Ankle monitors, secret liaisons, and a w…

August Wilson African American Cultural Center CEO and Artistic Director, Janis Burley, explains the many events of the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival. The Festival, that runs from September 19-22, includes two days of free events, ticketed happenings at the Cultural Center, the Jazz train from New York to Pittsburgh, and multiple community…

There is a new opera company in town, SERIO! Louisa Jonason, artistic and music director of SERIO, and soprano Mary Beth Sederburg, discuss their upcoming performance of The Medium. The show runs at Pittsburgh Music Academy on September 13 to 15th. Louisa talks about creating SERIO out of a desire to have performers sing a complete role, as opposed…

Pittsburgh Symphony violinist, Irene Cheng, visited the QED Morning Show with Jim Cunningham to speak about the Pittsburgh Symphony Musicians of Steel 5K run in Millvale. The 5K starts with a concert at 9 am on September 14 with Orchestra Denial, led by trumpet Neal Berntsen. You can register to run or walk and participate in the fun run on the spo…

It's a classic murder mystery, suspenseful and intriguing. Director, Celine Rosenthal, and actress, Brooke Turner, discuss the Pittsburgh Public Theater's upcoming show, Dial M for Murder, running from September 11th to September 29th. This new adaptation of the play and movie we all know brings into focus LGBTQ+ themes as Margot Wendice grapples w…

It's the Kaplan Duo, from Baroque times to Gershwin! President of Tuesday Musical Club, Nanette Kaplan Solomon, and her sister, Iris Kaplan Rosenthal, spoke about their upcoming recital concert on Tuesday, September 17th at 1 pm. This free concert will be at Rodef Shalom's Levy Hall. The sisters highlight the recital's program, and the challenges i…

In this episode, Alexa Terry is joined by fellow singing teacher Gareth Henderson. With a wealth of experience in sound engineering and music production, Gareth shares insights on the balance between technology and artistry. From understanding the functional equipment to crafting a pleasing soundscape for live and recorded audio, Gareth’s expertise…

It's September, and that means free RAD Days are here again! Communications Manager for Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD), James Santelli, spoke about their free RAD days that continues until October 6th. Free Hay Days at Hartwood Acres, performances at the Pittsburgh Public Theater, and tours of PNC Park are just a few of the more than 60 fr…

JJames DeMasi, Executive Director of the Beatrice Institute, talks about their presentation with Manfred Honeck, On Great Composers and the Spirituality of Music. This talk will be on Thursday, September 19, at 7:30 pm at First Baptist Church on North Bellefield Avenue. The event is free but there is also a reception at Soldiers and Sailors Memoria…

Operaluscious hot topics includes Trinity Church in NY and their world premier chamber opera Silent Light. Learning new repertoire does not have to be a drag, or boring. Tips for learning new repertoire as a younger singer and as a more experienced singer. Host Bri Cooper Thanks to our partners at THRIVE MARKET! Join today and get 30% off your firs…

In this episode we dive into the world of genre crossover, exploring how classically trained singers can successfully transition to rock or commercial music without losing their vocal edge. Are you a singer who has been trained in classical technique? Are you looking to be able to access more of a commercial sound or dig deeper into a rock edge? Th…

Composer, doctor, and author, Robert Burns Arnot, spoke about his recent transition from medical doctor to classical composer. He highlights his career of studying the trumpet at the New England Conservatory of Music under Paul Gay in middle school. Though he showed an interest and talent for composition, he focused on his medical studies for many …

The new Artistic Director of Pittsburgh International and Classic Theater (PICT), Elizabeth Huffman, spoke about the first Pittsburgh production of Andy Warhol’s Tomato. The play was written by Vine Melocchi, who was born in McKeesport but more recently works as an actor and playwright in Los Angeles. Elizabeth directs the show and the play feature…

The FULL VOICE Podcast with Nikki Loney offers voice pedagogy, business strategies, and best practices for professional voice teachers. The season eight recap episode highlights inspirational teacher takeaways from last season. Season Nine begins September 27th, 2024By A fun and informative podcast for the independent voice teacher working with singers of all ages. Sharing inspiring interviews with music educators from around the world, the FULL VOICE podcast shares modern teaching tips, vocal pedagogy, business strateg

Send us a text The Five Power Laws Have you ever had one of those days where you know what needs to be done, but the drive isn’t there? We all face moments when motivation feels out of reach, yet life demands action. Whether tackling a big project, hitting the gym, or simply getting through your daily tasks, finding that spark can feel like an uphi…

Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh opens their season with a concert at Rodef Shalom Temple's Levy Hall on Saturday, September 7th at 7:30 pm. Conductor Edward Leonard and soloist Chantal Braziel talked with Jim Cunningham about the program. Songs and Serenades feature Osvoldo Golihof’s Three Songs for Soprano, Reza Vali’s Calligraphy No 19, and Tchai…

Conductor Christopher Franklin returns to Pittsburgh to conduct an opera for the first time in his home town. The opera he will lead on September 8th for Pittsburgh Festival Opera is "Adriana Lecouvreur" by Francesco Cilea.Christopher highlights his career after completing high school in Pittsburgh before heading off to Macalester College to study …

Composer, Anna Clyne, and founding member of The Knights chamber orchestra, Eric Jacobsen, discuss their new recording, Shorthand, which was recently released on SONY Classical. It's an album of all Anna Clyne compositions with Yo Yo Ma, Avi Avital, Colin Jaconsen, and Pekka Kuusisto as guest artists. Anna discusses how it happened and Eric highlig…

Contemporary Craft is unveiling a new exhibition soon called Gei: The Beauty of Ephemeral and Eternal! Director of Exhibitions and Operations, Yu-San Cheng, highlights how this exhibition celebrates the harmonizing impermanence and eternity in Japan's cultural tapestry through the interplay of Ikebana, Japanese traditional flower arranging. Yu-San …

Pittsburgh Festival Opera is back with a concert opera! Musical Director, Christopher Franklin, Mezzo-Soprano, Marianne Cornetti, and tenor, Victor Starsky, spoke about their upcoming performance of Adriana LeCouvreur on Sunday, September 8th at 6 pm at the Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland. Marianne describes the plot, and why it is a challenging ope…

In this episode, Alexa welcomes Genevieve Tawiah - a specialist in vocal physiotherapy. Genevieve shares her insights on how different elements of physiotherapy can aid vocalists and performing artists. They discuss the importance of personalised care, from addressing neck, shoulder, and respiratory issues to managing restrictive costumes that impa…

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It's an update from the Mattress Factory Contemporary Art Museum! Executive Director, David Oresick, talks about their upcoming events, including one on Wednesday, September 4th, After Hours: Greer Lankton Archives, that features a deep dive into the archives of artist Greer Lankton. David also highlights the permanent exhibition of Greer Lankton's…

In this Voice of the Arts episode, we sit down with Benjamin Aysan from Turkish Cultural Center Pittsburgh, to discuss the upcoming Turkish and Central Asian Food and Culture festival. This event will be held in Schenley plaza on Saturday, September 7th, and will run from 10 am to 8 pm. Come and join in on the celebration of Central Asian Culture w…

Operaluscious: Unmissable $11 Opera Philadelphia Tickets, Angelina Jolie's Standing Ovation as Maria Callas, and Vocal Refresh Tips. Get the latest buzz in the opera world! Discover how you can snag $11 tickets to Opera Philadelphia, relive Angelina Jolie's stunning 10-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival for her role as legendary di…

Send us a text Next up in the Reverb series is #4. I’ve combined my second episode 1-2 Friends, published on September 8th of 2021, with episode 3-5 Dottie Lou- Fable and Fact published on August 19th of 2022. This reverb episode includes the songs, “Fallen Angel”, “Hard Road”, and “Dottie Lou”. The next section is my conversation with Dottie Lou, …

Send us a text Yes This Works Visualisation is a powerful tool for turning your dreams into reality. By vividly imagining what you desire, you create a mental roadmap to guide your actions and decisions toward achieving it. Whether it's personal growth, career success, or any other aspiration, visualisation can be the catalyst that turns wishful th…

Soprano, Brady Collins, and Radiant Strings founder and Violinist, Nicole Lennartz, discusses their upcoming performance at The Gilded Gala at Sewickley Heights History Center on Friday, September 6th at 8 pm. Nicole talks about her upbringings in Squirrel Hill, teaching at Pittsburgh Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) school, and the creation of …

Director at Stage 62 Theater, Rob James, joins board member and actress, Rachel Perry, to discuss Reprises and Reunions, A 62 Year Musical Celebration in Carnegie, on Saturday, September 7 at 7:30 pm. The evening features 25 songs selected from over 280 productions, including hits from Hello Dolly, Guys and Dolls, The Sound of Music, Evita, Joseph …

It's Shakespeare meets Jimmy Buffet and... the White Lotus?! Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks stops by to discuss their latest rendition of Twelfth Night, a tropical romp. Director Nick Hrutkay, Founder Jennifer Tober, actors Aaron Crutchfield, and Charles David "Stoney" Richards, highlight how this Shakespeare play has been turned into a summer…

Join Camden Jennings and Sam Kusic from Protohaven, as well as Melissa Mongelli from Construction Junction to learn about their upcoming Two Block Walk happing this Saturday, August 31st from 2pm to 6 pm, as well as their Sip, Shop, & Save event happening immediately afterward from 6 pm to 8 pm. Both events are free and registration is not required…

In this episode, Alexa Terry welcomes back BAST Training founder, Line Hilton, to delve into the niche field of Performing Arts Medicine, understanding what it umbrellas and how it’s evolving. Line particularly addresses the physical and mental health challenges performers face, discussing the holistic approach she takes in her work to help perform…

Matt Smith, Chief Growth Officer for the Allegheny Conference on Community Development talks with Jim Cunningham about the Pittsburgh Symphony's European Tour where representatives from the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance will join with German business leaders to develop new connections for Pittsburgh.By WQED Multimedia

n today’s Operaluscious podcast episode, we delve into the exciting news that the English National Opera (ENO) has appointed Matthew Quinn as their new Chorus Director. Matthew, hailing from Belfast and a former assistant content producer at the BBC, expresses his delight in joining ENO and working with their internationally renowned chorus. As we …

Sounds of Pittsburgh Chorus is turning 50 this year as a chapter of Sweet Adeline's International! This worldwide organization of women singers is committed to advancing the musical art form of the barbershop four-part harmony, but Sounds of Pittsburgh sings more than just that. Music Director David Wallace, President Lois Treloar, and chorus membe…