Best WQED Multimedia Podcasts (2024)

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Gabe Tilove - Phipps Botanical Boutique 7:53

17h ago7:53

7:53

It's time to put on your shoes and grab your artist's cap! Director of Adult Education and Community Outreach at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Gabe Tilove, spoke with Voice of the Arts about their upcoming Botanical Boutique at Mellon Park from September 6th to the 8th, as a part of the Craftsman Guild's annual fine art festival, A Fai…

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Mark O. Hubbard - Author of "Ara" 16:59

19h ago16:59

16:59

A Notre Dame Alumni, Mark O. Hubbord, spoke about his new book "Ara - The Life and Legacy of a Notre Dame Legend—The Authorized Biography of Coach Ara Parseghian" with Danny Flynn. Mark discussed how he came up with having former Pittsburgh Steeler running back Rocky Bleier to write the foreword for the book. This book is a tribute to Parseghian’s …

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Kathryn Spitz-Cohan - ReelAbilities Film Pittsburgh 18:33

1d ago18:33

18:33

It is almost September, and that means Film Pittsburgh has another film festival right around the corner! Executive Director of Film Pittsburgh, Kathryn Spitz-Cohan, discusses their upcoming festival, ReelAbilities, that will showcase films highlighting a wide range of disabilities from September 5th to the 11th, both in-person and virtually! Hear …

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Anqwenique - Chamber Music Pittsburgh 26:57

2d ago26:57

26:57

Summer is coming to a close, but the concerts keep going! Vocalist and educator, Anqwenique discuss their upcoming performance at Chamber Music Pittsburgh's Just Summer Concert Series on Wednesday, August 28th at the Highline in the South Side. It will be a mix of good music, with food and beverage from Sly Fox Brewery. Anqwenique also discusses he…

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Patrick Cannon - Little Lake Theatre Company 10:38

15h ago10:38

10:38

Even though summer is coming to an end, there is still time to get to the Lake! Little Lake Theatre Company's Executive Director, Patrick Cannon, swings by to discuss the rest of their 2023-2024 season that includes farces, dramas, and two Christmas shows perfect for the whole family! Keep an eye out in October to hear about their upcoming 2024-202…

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Beo String Quartet 32:07

3h ago32:07

32:07

Jason and Sean Neukom violin and viola of the Beo Quartet describe for Jim Cunningham the fun of their upcoming events at Unity Chapel in Latrobe on August 22 for the Westmoreland Symphony and September 10 at Bar Marco. The program for the Strip District concert features Beethoven, Smetana, and a new piece written by Sean with inspiration from his …

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Jeffrey Dorsey and Sam Laffey - Union Project 23:07

7d ago23:07

23:07

Jeffrey Dorsey and Sam Laffey from the Union Project sit down with our host to discuss their upcoming appearance at Family Fun Days in partnership with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Learn about the Wheel Mobile, how it works, and what kind of art you can expect to make. This free event will take place on August, 25, 2024 on Federal Street, outside of PNC…

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Atithi Studios - Michael Fratangelo Refugee 16:46

21h ago16:46

16:46

Join Michael Fratangelo to learn about his upcoming exhibition, ref•u•gee, opening Saturday, August 17, 2024. Inspired by the masses crossing the Mediterranean from North Africa. Learn about his inspiration, artistic process, and his day-to-day. “Above all,” Michael Says, “it’s a show about humanity”.…

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Marty Ashby and Sarah Aziz 17:23

19h ago17:23

17:23

Executive Producer at Manchester Craftsmen's Guild and extraordinary jazz guitarist, Marty Ashby, joined Interim Vice President of Programming and Manager of DEAI Initiatives with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Sarah Aziz, to talk about the thirty year history of Jazz Live Concerts in the Katz Plaza Downtown on Penn Avenue. Marty and Sarah discuss …

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Dana Bishop Root and Daniel Singer - Carnegie Museum of Art's Inside Out 18:03

15d ago18:03

18:03

It's time to dance, listen to good music, and explore one of Pittsburgh's richest art museums! Director of Education and Public Programs at the Carnegie Museum of Art (CMOA), Dana Bishop-Root, and Musical Director of the Mendelssohn Choir, Daniel Singer, spoke about their upcoming collaboration for the next concert of CMOA's Inside Out summer conce…

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Christopher O'Riley 31:12

9d ago31:12

31:12

Pianist and From the Top creator, Christopher O ' Riley, shares his thoughts about J.S. Bach's Well Tempered Clavier which he has just recorded for the Navona label. He's thought deeply about Bach for many years applying the Chinese concept of Ma to the cover art and considered what should happen in the space between the notes. In his conversation …

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Amanda Gillen and Dawn Brean - The Frick Pittsburgh 13:40

14d ago13:40

13:40

A new exhibition is coming to Pittsburgh at the Frick, featuring 10 centuries of Islamic Art. Chief Curator and Director of Collections, Dawn Brean, and Director of Learning and Visitor Experience, Amanda Gillen, spoke about this new exhibition, entitled Treasured Ornament, that will be on display from August 17th to October 20th. In this podcast, …

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C Street Brass 23:22

7d ago23:22

23:22

C Street Brass play on August 21st, 7:30pm at the High Line on the South Side. Brass members Hakim Bilal and Gabriel Colby spoke with WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham about this free concert. Plus, hear the Brass perform Billy Joel's Lullaby and Besame Mucho live in our studio.By WQED Multimedia

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Douglas-Jayd Burn and Brian Gurley 19:33

12d ago19:33

19:33

The summer organ recital series at St Paul Cathedral in Oakland wraps up August 4 with Douglas Jayd-Burn playing the Beckerath organ in a free concert. The program includes Carillon by Louis Vierne, Bach and a show stopper by Leon Boellmann. Douglas describes his music making at the St Paul Episcopal church in Mount Lebanon and his recent addition …

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Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse 9:36

12d ago9:36

9:36

Join us for an insightful interview with Cammie Brady, the Creative Manager, and Ash Andrews, the Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse, as they discuss the upcoming community event at Westinghouse Park on August 4th. Discover the inspiration behind this unique gathering and learn about the various activities, including han…

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Anthony Taddeo - Alla Boara 12:25

15d ago12:25

12:25

Founder and drummer of Italian sextet Alla Boara, Anthony Taddeo, discusses their upcoming performance on August 14th at The Highline on the South Side as a part of Chamber Music Pittsburgh's free "Just Summer" Concert series. Taddeo highlights their performance with Ukranian violinist, Yaryna Tsarynska, and their love of performing little known It…

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Jim Whipple - Renaissance City Winds - Bach, Beethoven and Brunch 18:06

18d ago18:06

18:06

The 2024 City of Pittsburgh Bach, Beethoven and Brunch concert series concludes this Sunday, July 28th, with a performance by the Renaissance City Winds. Jim Whipple stopped by WQED-FM to talk about the program, the history of the group, the rich history of classical music composers in Pittsburgh and more.…

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Montae Russell and Roosevelt Watts - Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company 23:22

20d ago23:22

23:22

Director and Homestead native, Montae Russell, and actor Roosevelt Watts, discuss their upcoming performance of August Wilson's last cycle play, Radio Golf. They will be performing in this production produced by the Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company on August 10th to September 14th outside, behind the August Wilson House on Bedford Avenue in t…

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Melessie Clark and Brett Mack - Quantum Theater 26:19

22d ago26:19

26:19

Melessie Clark and Brett Mack star in Eugene O Neill's A Moon for the Misbegotten with Quantum Theater at the Long Vue Club overlooking the Allegheny Valley August 2 -25. They spoke with Jim Cunningham about the play and why it is a masterpiece today having been judged a failure after opening night. Does it end happily? Spoiler alert. The power of …

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Jacob Gruss - Organ Series 22:44

23d ago22:44

22:44

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.…

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A Concert by Candlelight 14:18

23d ago14:18

14:18

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

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Brandon Rauch - Vocal Confluence 18:44

29d ago18:44

18:44

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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Episode 1 - Carnegie Museum Hall 20:28

1M ago20:28

20:28

Concert Connoisseur, Pittsburgh Edition episode 1 by Lucienne ByrneBy WQED Multimedia

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Episode 4 - PPG Paints Arena 18:34

1M ago18:34

18:34

Concert Connoisseur, Pittsburgh Edition episode 4 by Lucienne ByrneBy WQED Multimedia

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Episode 3 - Heinz Hall 16:00

1M ago16:00

16:00

Concert Connoisseur, Pittsburgh Edition episode 3 by Lucienne Byrne.By WQED Multimedia

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Episode 2 - Stage AE 16:49

1M ago16:49

16:49

Concert Connoisseur, Pittsburgh Edition episode 2 from Lucienne BryneBy WQED Multimedia

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Joshua Gindele - Miro Quartet 28:43

1M ago28:43

28:43

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

1M ago25:42

25:42

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

1M ago19:06

19:06

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

1M ago15:03

15:03

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

1M ago18:14

18:14

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

1M 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

1M ago12:37

12:37

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

2M ago16:57

16:57

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

1M ago16:07

16:07

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

1M ago25:09

25:09

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

1M ago15:00

15:00

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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Episode 1: Furries Fortissimo! 26:39

1M ago26:39

26:39

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.By WQED Multimedia

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Emma Noonan - Band of Brothers Shakespeare 18:00

2M ago18:00

18:00

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

2M ago15:22

15:22

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

2M ago14:45

14:45

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

2M ago5:59

5:59

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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Robert Frankenberry - Resonance Works 6:14

2M ago6:14

6:14

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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Timothi Williams - Resonance Works 5:00

2M ago5:00

5:00

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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Brian Worsdale - TRYPO on Tour 9:16

2M ago9:16

9:16

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

2M ago25:09

25:09

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

2M ago22:35

22:35

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

2M ago20:18

20:18

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 Iman 27:49

2M ago27:49

27:49

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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Diane Unkovic - Pittsburgh Symphony Association 26:44

2M ago26:44

26:44

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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