Best Brandon Mead Podcasts (2024)

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Brandon Rauch - Vocal Confluence 18:44

3d ago18:44

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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. Br…

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Joshua Gindele - Miro Quartet 28:43

19h ago28:43

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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 …

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Brian Gurley and Beau Baldwin - Organ Series 25:42

23h ago25:42

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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.By WQED Multimedia

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Monique Mead & Tino Cardenes - Shadyside Porch Concerts 19:06

1d ago19:06

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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 art…

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Joe Dipyatic and Michael Bodolosky - Johnstown Concert Series 15:03

1d ago15:03

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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.…

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Paula Tuttle and Lilly Abreu - Diamante Trio 18:14

3d ago18:14

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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 he…

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Erin Codey - Johnstown Symphony Orchestra 16:00

3d ago16:00

16:00

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 Johns…

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Robert Hockenberry - Pittsburgh Savoyards 12:37

4d ago12:37

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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…

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Ron Carnevali - Flood City Music Festival 16:57

4d ago16:57

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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 Harris…

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Shelley Johansson - Johnstown Area Heritage Association 16:07

5d ago16:07

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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 ex…

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George Fattmann - Tuesday Noon Recital Series 25:09

5d ago25:09

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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 Mill…

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Mary Persin and Christopher Wu - Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra 15:00

5d ago15:00

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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 pe…

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Emma Noonan - Band of Brothers Shakespeare 18:00

11d ago18:00

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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…

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Unity Brass Quintet - Barbara Folb, Joe Williams, Russ Pedersen 15:22

13d ago15:22

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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 …

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Edward Leonard and Andrew Swenson - Bach, Beethoven and Brunch 14:45

18d ago14:45

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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 Orchestr…

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Amanda Crider - Resonance Works 5:59

20d ago5:59

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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 challe…

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Timothi Williams - Resonance Works 5:00

20d ago5:00

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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 t…

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Robert Frankenberry - Resonance Works 6:14

21d ago6:14

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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 Rand…

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Brian Worsdale - TRYPO on Tour 9:16

24d ago9:16

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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.By WQED Multimedia

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Resonance Works - La donna del lago 25:09

27d ago25:09

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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 …

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Caito Amorose - Summer Fridays at the Frick 22:35

1M ago22:35

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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, a…

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James Iman 27:49

1M ago27:49

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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 F…

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Janice Coppola and Laura Daniels - KleZlectic at Bach, Beethoven and Brunch 20:18

1M ago20:18

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Visit janicecoppola.com to hear more of KleZlectic's music, and find the full calendar for Bach, Beethoven and Brunch at www.wqed.org/fm/brunchBy WQED Multimedia

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James Santelli - Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD) 20:38

1M ago20:38

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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…

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Diane Unkovic - Pittsburgh Symphony Association 26:44

1M ago26:44

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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…

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Marianne Cornetti and Jay Armstrong Johnson 18:25

1M ago18:25

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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 con…

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Andrew Fouts and Scott Pauley - Chatham Baroque 28:05

1M ago28:05

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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 Lo…

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Quinn Patrick Shannon, Ilyssa Bails, Eli Fisher - Pittsburgh Musical Theater 16:20

1M ago16:20

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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 d…

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Edward Leonard and Zuly Inirio 13:27

1M ago13:27

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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…

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Sarah Aziz - Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival 16:51

2M ago16:51

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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 th…

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Rachel Rearick - Contemporary Craft 11:11

2M ago11:11

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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. Rac…

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Jeffrey Turner and Emily Cook - Kamraton 26:06

2M ago26:06

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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 C…

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Daniel Singer and Andrew Sords 7:37

2M ago7:37

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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 …

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Kym Scott - Renaissance City Choir 21:31

2M ago21:31

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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 w…

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Ben Bugaile - Ingomar Church 23:15

2M ago23:15

23:15

Jim Cunningham spoke with Ben Bugaile about their new Summer Concert Recital Series beginning in July.By WQED Multimedia

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Dr. Taras Filenko and Elsa Limbach 12:47

2M ago12:47

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Ukrainian pianist and scholar Dr. Taras Filenko and Pittsburgh dancer Elsa Limbach spoke with WQED-FM about their upcoming Ukrainian benefit concert, Standing Against the Suppression of Expression, at the Manchester Craftsmen's Guild on Sunday, June 2nd at 7 pm. All proceeds will go towards the Brother's Brother Foundation, and the concert will fea…

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John McCabe - Soldiers and Sailors Museum 26:20

2M ago26:20

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President and CEO of the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum, John McCabe, recently spoke with Jim Cunningham about the Hall's upcoming Memorial Day celebration on May 27th from 11 am to 4 pm. John highlights all the fun things to do during this celebration, including a free tour of the Museum, family-friendly activities, and a concert by…

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Dr. Edward Alan Moore, Nancy Galbraith, and Abby Langhorst - Brass Roots 14:20

2M ago14:20

14:20

Organist Dr. Edward Alan Moore, composer Nancy Galbraith, and percussionist Abby Langhorst, spoke about the East Liberty Presbyterian Church's upcoming final concert of their 12th season of Cathedral Concerts with the Brass Roots. This event will be this Friday, May 24th at 7:30 pm and will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Brass Roots in resid…

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Monteze Freeland - The Coffin Maker at Pittsburgh Public Theater 16:12

2M ago16:12

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Director, playwright and Co-Artistic Director of City Theatre, Monteze Freeland, spoke with WQED-FM at the Pittsburgh Public Theater about the upcoming play, The Coffin Maker. This world premiere featuring a Pittsburgh playwright, Mark Clayton Southers, runs from May 29th to June 16th at the O'Reilly Theater. Monteze talks about his first introduct…

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Randy Kovitz and Connor McCanlus - The Coffin Maker at Pittsburgh Public Theater 10:06

2M ago10:06

10:06

Actors Randy Kovitz and Connor McCanlus spoke with WQED-FM about their upcoming roles as the bounty hunter and the photographer in the Pittsburgh Public Theater's world premiere, The Coffin Maker. This world premiere featuring a Pittsburgh playwright, Mark Clayton Southers, runs from May 29th to June 16th at the O'Reilly Theater. Connor talks about…

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Mark Clayton Southers - The Coffin Maker at Pittsburgh Public Theater 11:46

2M ago11:46

11:46

Playwright and Founder of the Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company, Mark Clayton Southers, spoke with WQED-FM about his upcoming world premiere play of The Coffin Maker, running at the Pittsburgh Public Theater from May 29th to June 16th. Mark describes the story of an enslaved wife and freed husband working for an undertaker in Oklahoma, when a …

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Andres Cardenes 31:43

2M ago31:43

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Former Concertmaster of the Pittsburgh Symphony, and former director of the Carnegie Mellon University Philharmonic, Andres Cardenes, spoke with Jim Cunningham about his past 36 years in the city of Pittsburgh, and why he is moving to Florida to continue his work. Both reminisce about Andres' start with the PSO in the 1980s, and talk about the futu…

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Sony Ton-Aime - Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures 31:38

2M ago31:38

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Executive Director of Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures, Sony Ton-Aime, dives deep the Ten Evenings 2024-2025 season. Starting with Colm Toibin on September 16th with his newest book, Long Island, this years authors are exciting as ever! Sony highlights the diverse group that includes History professor and author of Democracy Awakening, Heather Cox Rich…

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Ricky and Jules Granati - The Merrick Art Gallery 13:42

2M ago13:42

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Pittsburgh house painters and musicians, Ricky Granati and his son Jules Granati, spoke about The Merrick Art Gallery's upcoming event, Toast, on May 25th at 5 pm which features WQED-FM's own Anna Singer performing with a Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra String Quartet. It will be a fun affair with food, wine, and great music! Ricky discusses how he f…

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Nicholas Dragga - Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre 21:58

2M ago21:58

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Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Nicholas Dragga, spoke about the last performance of the season, Cinderella, premiering May 17th to the 19th at the Benedum Center. This U.S premiere of this production with music by Prokofiev and choreography by Jaune Smeulders features the PBT Orchestra in the finale of the season. Nick also hi…

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Rick Robinson, Andrew Giordano, Jordan Speranzo - Millvale Music Festival Classical Stage 27:26

2M ago27:26

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Founder of CutTime Productions, Mr. CutTime AKA Rick Robinson, member of the Beo String Quartet, Andrew "Gio" Giordano, and composer, Jordan Speranzo, spoke about their collaboration in the Millvale Music Festival this Friday and Saturday, May 17th and 18th. For the first time ever, there will be classical music on the Millvale Music Festival stage…

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Lenny Young and Raquel Winnica Young - Chamber Music Pittsburgh 16:14

2M ago16:14

16:14

Oboist Lenny Young and Mezzo-Soprano Raquel Winnica Young, spoke with WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham live on the morning show to highlight their upcoming concert with Chamber Music Pittsburgh, The Voice of Poulenc, this Thursday, May 16th, and Saturday, May 18th, at the Third Presbyterian Church. It is an evening of music, talk, dance, and culture, dedic…

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Ricky Granati - Merrick Art Gallery 13:22

2M ago13:22

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Pittsburgh musician and painter, Ricky Granati, highlights The Merrick Art Gallery's upcoming event, Toast, on May 25th at 5 pm which features WQED-FM's own Anna Singer performing with a Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra String Quartet. Ricky discusses how he first discovered the Art Gallery when one of the owners contracted him to repaint the old trai…

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Natalie Sweet, Imani Batts, Armanis Fuentes - Brew House Arts 13:32

2M ago13:32

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Executive Director of Brew House Arts, Natalie Sweet, and 2023-2024 Distillery Emerging Artists in Residence, Imani Batts and Armanis Fuentes, spoke with WQED-FM about their upcoming free exhibition, Getting the Spirit Out, at Brew House Arts in the South Side, opening Thursday, May 9th at 6 pm, and running until June 22nd. Imani talks about her Ge…

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Nancy McNulty McGeever, Deana Muro, and Nancy Zionts - Front Porch Theatricals 19:49

2M ago19:49

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Director Nancy McNulty McGeever, Music Director, Deana Muro, and Producer Nancy Zionts, spoke with WQED-FM about Front Porch Theatrical's upcoming summer shows. "A...My Name is Still Alice" will run at the New Hazlett Theater from May 17th to 26th, and "Bandstand" will run August 16th to the 25th. Nancy McNulty highlights her role as the Director o…

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