Best WQED Multimedia Podcasts (2025)

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Angela R. Godin - Community Arts Center of Cambria County 15:23

2d ago15:23

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Located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, the Community Arts Center of Cambria County reaches out to a community of 250,000 people, as well as thousands of tourists each year from around the world. Their mission is to provide an inspiring and creative gathering place where the arts improve the quality of life for everyone. The Arts Center consists of the…

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Erin Codey - Johnstown Symphony Orchestra 16:14

5d ago16:14

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For their upcoming 2025-2026 Season, the Johnstown Symphony Orchestra is celebrating America's 250th, as well at the 10th Anniversary of James Blachly as Music Director. WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham spoke with JSO Executive Director Erin Codey about their upcoming season. It kicks off October 25th, 2025 with Part 1 of the America 250 Celebration, and c…

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Pittsburgh's Avant-Garde Book Release 19:20

8d ago19:20

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It's a culmination of 5 years of hard work. Founder of Garfield's Irma Freeman Center of Imagination, Shelia Ali, highlights her new book "Pittsburgh's Avant-Gard: 60 Years Inside the Underground Art Scene".Shelia and collaborator Joelle Killebrew talk about the book's release and forthcoming mini book tour. Shelia talks about first being inspired …

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WQED President and CEO Jason Jedlinski 16:51

9d ago16:51

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WQED President and CEO Jason Jedlinski spoke with Morning Show host Jim Cunningham live on July 31, 2025 regarding the elimination of federal funding for public broadcasting, which not only cuts $1.8 million from WQED, but will likely add additional expenses such as music licensing and satellite program delivery.Jason emphasized that WQED’s radio a…

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Johnstown Concert Series 17:38

15d ago17:38

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The Johnstown Concert Series is gearing up for their 2025-2026 season as they approach their 20th anniversary! The series continues to bring world-class musicians to the Johnstown community, without the need to travel to neighboring cities.Bryan Sevjar talks with directors, Michael Bodolosky and Joe Dipyatic, about the season’s exciting variety of …

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A Look into Heritage Johnstown 27:30

16d ago27:30

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Bryan Sevjar sits with Shelley Johansson, the Director of Marketing and Communications for Heritage Johnstown, formerly known as Johnstown Area Heritage Association.The nonprofit organization celebrates Johnstown’s influence on early industrial America, and tells its story through history, culture, and community. Heritage Johnstown hosts a variety …

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Dance Africa Pittsburgh at the New Hazlett Theater 29:33

17d ago29:33

29:33

Executive Director of the Legacy Arts Project, Erin Perry, and Director of Community Programs, Patricia Marrie Ford, talk with Jim Cunningham about Dance Africa Pittsburgh. Dance Africa was founded by Chuck Davis, whose mantra of 'Love, Peace, Respect for Everyone' is the central spirit of the program. Erin and Patricia discuss the honorees and spe…

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The August Wilson Trifecta at Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre 20:19

17d ago20:19

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The Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company is producing not 1, not 2, but 3 August Wilson plays next month! Founder of the company, Mark Clayton Southers, daughter Ashley Southers, and director Terrence Spivey, talk about the three productions. Mark starts off the trifecta with a production of "Two Trains Running" at the Madison Arts Center. "Two T…

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Johnstown's Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center Concerts 12:28

18d ago12:28

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Since its opening in 1991 at the University of Pittsburgh's Johnstown’s campus, the Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center (PPAC) continues to bring connections to many different cultures and people. They also continue to provide new artistic experiences for their community as they reach their 2025-2026 season.Bryan Sejvar talks with the director, Jani…

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Sharon Isbin on Karen LeFrak's Romantico CD 20:55

19d ago20:55

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2020 Musical America Instrumentalist of the Year, Sharon Isbin, talks with Anna Singer about her work in composer Karen LeFrak's new album, "Romantico". Sharon talks about the first piece she performed, the first movement, "Bailamos", at the U.S. Capitol in 2023. The full concerto was premiered in January 2024, and the album was recorded with the O…

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SERIO's Tales of Hoffmann 16:05

23d ago16:05

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The new Pittsburgh Opera company, SERIO, is presenting "The Tales of Hoffmann" in August!Anna Singer talks with founder Louisa Jonason, director Rebecka Kerr, and soprano Jennifer Coffman, about their upcoming production. The "Tales of Hoffmann" follows a young poet, Hoffmann, and his three disastrous love affairs. Jennifer plays the dual role of t…

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Bach, Beethoven, and Brunch - North Pittsburgh Flute Society 18:36

23d ago18:36

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CitiPark's last Bach, Beethoven, and Brunch concert is on July 27th!The summer concert series comes to a close with a relatively new group, the North Pittsburgh Flute Society. Nicholle Bernardo-Pankuch and Jillian Edmondson founded the group in January of 2025, and talk with Melissa Black about the concert. The community flute choir is based in the…

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Bach, Beethoven, and Brunch - Chamber Music Pittsburgh 19:40

24d ago19:40

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CitiPark's Bach, Beethoven, and Brunch's fourth concert is this weekend!The summer concert series is hosting Chamber Music Pittsburgh this weekend, with an 8 person wind-ensemble. Associate Principal Oboe with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Max Blair, Paul J. Ross Fellow and bassoonist Carlos Clark, and Artistic and Executive Director of Chamber…

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A Look at Quantum Theatre's Seagull 15:50

25d ago15:50

15:50

Quantum Theatre's new season is starting off with a spin on a classic!Artistic Director of Quantum, Karla Boos, and Director, Joanie Schultz, talk about the upcoming production of Anton Chekhov's "Seagull". Joanie created a new version, by making the character Constantine female. She highlights the love 'quadrangles' and the exploration of mother-d…

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Summer Fridays at the Frick and More! 11:15

25d ago11:15

11:15

It's the summertime, and that means its Fridays at the Frick!Interim Director of Learning and Visitor Experience at the Frick Pittsburgh, Kelsie Paul, talks about their summer concert series and much more! Starting on July 25th, the upcoming bands include The Stemtecs Band, the Klezmerati, and the Adorabulls. All three are free outdoor concerts, wi…

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The Filmworks of Max Cianci at the Lindsay Theater 19:06

26d ago19:06

19:06

Filmmaker and Point Park University alumni, Max Cianci, talks in this episode about his upcoming filmmaker showcase at the Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center.Max's journey into film started when he was young and made home YouTube videos with LEGOs. This passion for storytelling took him to Point Park University, where he refined his art. He has si…

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2025 Johnstown Flood City Music Festival - Ron Carnevali 23:46

26d ago23:46

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The Johnstown Flood City Music Festival returns to People's Natural Gas Park on Friday July 25th and Saturday July 26th with their most impressive line up to date! WQED-FM's Bryan Sejvar spoke with Festival Co-Chair Ron Carnevali about this years Festival which features Pigeons Playing Ping Pong headlining Friday night and Gov't Mule on Saturday ni…

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Pittsburgh Cello Quartet's Upcoming Concert 17:19

27d ago17:19

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Cellist with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Charlie Powers, talks live with Jim Cunningham about the Pittsburgh Cello Quartet's upcoming concert, and what the PSO is doing this summer.Charlie founded the Pittsburgh Cello Quartet in 2015, and it has since become a staple of high quality quartets in the region. Charlie talks about forming the gro…

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Ed Simon's Latest Book - The Devil's Contract 28:59

30d ago28:59

28:59

Have you've heard of the New York and LA Review of Books? Now Pittsburgh joins in with a literary magazine dedicated to covering local cultures, politics, art, and literary reviews! Founder and author Ed Simon talks with Jim Cunningham to give a sneak peak into the magazine’s first publication and the goals he has set for the project. The Pittsburg…

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Chatham Baroque's Upcoming Season 18:12

30d ago18:12

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Chatham Baroque has just released their 2025-2026 season!Co-Artistic Director, Scott Pauley, discusses the upcoming season with Anna Singer. The season kicks off in October with a performance of Beethoven's Opus One. In November, Chatham Baroque's core trio performs some German and Austrian Baroque music at the Teutonia Mannerchor, a perfect venue …

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Guitarist Xuefie Yang 28:47

1M ago28:47

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The first guitarist to study the instrument at the conservatory in China, Xuefei Yang, has a new recording out to mark the 100th birthday of Erik Satie, 'Chapeau Satie". She tips her hat to the composer with her own arrangements and plays his famous music the Gymnopedie and Gnossienne. Xuefei is living near London but travels to the US for an Augus…

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Musicians Concert Band with Jeff Kroner 20:53

1M ago20:53

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You can also find more information about upcoming concerts on their Facebook page.By WQED Multimedia

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Bach, Beethoven, and Brunch - The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra 18:15

1M ago18:15

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Visit https://www.pittsburghpa.gov/Recreation-Events/Events/Concerts/Bach-Beethoven-and-Brunch for the full schedule.By WQED Multimedia

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Robert & Brett McCutcheon - "The Ocean: Five Years" 37:22

1M ago37:22

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Hear Brett's first interview with Voice of the Arts from 2023!By WQED Multimedia

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Dr. Edward Alan Moore's Upcoming Concerts 19:54

1M ago19:54

19:54

Organist and Director of Music and Arts at East Liberty Presbyterian Church, Dr. Edward Alan Moore, discusses his upcoming concerts!Dr. Moore talks about the atmosphere for the Westminster Organ Summer Concert series, which includes a farmers market in the parking lot before the recital. His program includes Florence Price, Nicholas Bruhns, and Fan…

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Band of Brothers Shakespeare Presents Merry Wives of Windsor 27:46

1M ago27:46

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The Band of Brothers Shakespeare Company is presenting "The Merry Wives of Windsor" this July!Actors Paul Mastovich, Christina Hostetler, and Doug Meagher, discuss the famous play and the characters they play in it. Paul plays Dr. Caius, a comically exaggerated French suitor. Christina plays Mistress Alice Ford, who Sir John Falstaff attempts to wo…

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Raymond Saunders Exhibit at Carnegie Museum of Art 15:41

1M ago15:41

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Carnegie Museum of Art Assistant Curator Alyssa Velazquez discusses the exhibit, "Raymond Saunders: Flowers from a Black Garden". This exhibit is the artist’s first solo museum exhibition in nearly three decades. Velazquez reflects on Saunders’ unique ability to fuse abstraction, figuration, found objects, and text into compositions that confront A…

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Reson8: Singing Out Loud with Chamber Music Pittsburgh 17:14

1M ago17:14

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Chamber Music Pittsburgh's program, Pittsburgh Performs, has another concert coming up!Director of Resonance Works, Maria Sensi Sellner, talks about the partnership with Chamber Music Pittsburgh to present "Singing Out Loud", a vocal concert celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. The vocal group, Reson8, features 8 Pittsburgh vocalists; sopranos Charlen…

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Music Underground - The Rea Coffeehouse 13:08

1M ago13:08

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Have you ever been to a Pittsburgh basement? Have you ever seen a band perform in one?In this continuing series of finding venues outside the traditional box office, our intern Oliver Arner found a spot in the basement of a mansion on Chatham University's campus. The Rea Coffeehouse has been a student-run music venue since the school acquired the b…

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Symphony Splendor Garden Tour 13:11

1M ago13:11

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The Pittsburgh Symphony Association will be hosting a Garden Tour in Fox Chapel this weekend!Marketing member of the Association, Jean Horne, and one of Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's first violinists, Irene Cheng, talk about the Garden Tour with Anna Singer. Jean highlights the 8 private gardens featured in the tour, with some as large as 15 acre…

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The Blairsville Chamber Music Festival 27:55

2M ago27:55

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For the 3rd year in a row, Blairsville is showcasing classical music in its own Chamber Music Festival!Co-organizer of the festival, Avital Mazor, cellist Gabriel Martins, and pianist Sunmi Han, talk about the festival's program. The musical festival started during the pandemic, when Avi and his wife started organizing concerts in their neighborhoo…

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Bach, Beethoven, and Brunch - Cello Fury 19:02

2M ago19:02

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Visit https://www.pittsburghpa.gov/Recreation-Events/Events/Concerts/Bach-Beethoven-and-Brunch for the full schedule. Find more information about Cello Fury here.By WQED Multimedia

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Organist Caroline Robinson 29:35

2M ago29:35

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The Organ Artists Series of Pittsburgh will present Caroline Robinson Sunday June 22, 2025 at 4pm at St. Paul Cathedral in Oakland. She joined the faculty at the University of Michigan in 2024. With Fulbright support, Dr. Robinson studied in Toulouse after spending four years working on her degree from the Curtis Institute studying with Alan Morris…

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Renaissance City Choir's Pride Concert 13:43

2M ago13:43

13:43

It is Pride Month in Pittsburgh!Artistic Director of Renaissance City Choir, Kym Scott, talks about their upcoming Pride Concert, #THIS IS ME. Kym talks about the spirit of the concert, celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community in Pittsburgh, and reflecting on the importance of never going back. She highlights the program, which includes "This is Me" from…

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"Caregiving" PBS Documentary at the Lindsay Theater 15:49

2M ago15:49

15:49

Josh Axelrod, the Director of Communications and Media at the Lindsay Theater, is back once again to talk about another joint event with WQED!Lindsay Theater is screening part of "Caregiving" a new PBS documentary that explores the frontlines of the caregiving movement. Executive produced by Bradley Cooper, this film shares intimate stories of indi…

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I am Wild: A Charley Harper Exhibit at the Children's Museum 21:02

2M ago21:02

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There is a new exhibit at the Children's Museum this summer!The Senior Director for the Center of Creative Experiences at the Children's Museum, Anne Fullenkamp, talks about the "I am Wild: A Charley Harper Exhibit" at the museum. The exhibit celebrates Charley Harper, a beloved mid-century modern artist known for his vibrant nature illustrations. …

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The Summer Company and The Murder of Roger Ackroyd 15:15

2M ago15:15

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Who doesn't love a good murder mystery?The Summer Company, affiliated with Duquesne University, is performing an East Coast premiere of Agatha Christie's "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd". Director Heather Ruppert, and lead actor playing Dr. James Sheppard, Frank Schurter, talk about the upcoming production.Founded in the 1990's, The Summer Company pro…

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Public Works Twelfth Night at Pittsburgh Public Theater 15:44

2M ago15:44

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The Pittsburgh Public Theater is hosting it's last work of the 2024-2025 season, an adaptation of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night! Director of the show, Marya Sea Kaminski, talks about the production. Marya discusses the genesis of this idea, dating back to when she worked with The Public Theater in New York City on their Public Works program. Based on…

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BETA Quartet Concert and 'Anthems of Dialogue' 23:54

2M ago23:54

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BETA Quartet is visiting Blackwood Arts on June 22nd for a night of profound music!Three of it's members, Dr. Cassandra Eisenreich, Tatianna Cassetta, and Dr. Eftihia Arkoudis, talk about their upcoming concert. BETA Quartet is an award-winning ensemble who reimagine the flute quartet with transformative music that explores improve, beat-boxing, an…

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New Ground Orchestra Festival with Rebekah O'Brien 18:01

2M ago18:01

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You can hear the New Ground Orchestra Festival's public performance on July 25th at 7:30 pm at the Penn State School of Music Recital Hall. Visit their Instagram to learn more.By WQED Multimedia

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Aria412 The Blue Fairy 13:40

2M ago13:40

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Aria412 is presenting a new opera, "The Blue Fairy".Composer Robert Frankenberry, soprano Jenna Ziccardi, and co-founder Desiree Soteres, talks about the production. Jenna plays the Blue Fairy, and Robert plays Pinocchio. The 70-minute opera is a unique take on the Pinocchio story. A human Pinocchio wishes to return into a puppet, but cannot until …

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Catching up with the Carnegie Museum of Natural History! 26:33

2M ago26:33

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There are lots of things going on at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History!Director of the museum and Vice President of Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Gretchen Baker, talks with Jim Cunningham in this wide ranging interview. Gretchen is the first female director of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. She previously was at the Field Museum in …

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Prime Stage Theatre's Cemetery Walk in June! 15:44

2M ago15:44

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Prime Stage Theatre is doing another Cemetery Walk! This time in June!Producing Artistic Director, Wayne Brinda, and PR Director Lawrence McCullough, talk about the upcoming event. This year, the Cemetery Walk will be at Allegheny Cemetery, and feature a variety of different people. Wayne highlights the progression from Homewood to Allegheny, and w…

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Patricia McCarty's New Album - Crossings 22:51

2M ago22:51

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Acclaimed violist and soloist, Patricia McCarty, has a new collaboration album with Bill Zito out called "Crossings".Anna Singer talks with Patricia by phone about the albums origin, repertoire, and her approach to the whole project. Patricia talks about first meeting Bill Zito at a concert venue in the Adirondacks. During the COVID-19 pandemic, th…

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The Trial by Franz Kafka at the Cathedral of Learning 24:27

2M ago24:27

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There is a new theater producer in Pittsburgh!Hailing from Orlando, Florida, producer and director Jeremy Seghers and actor Sam Lander talk about their upcoming performance of "The Trial" by Franz Kafka. Jeremy talks about how this newer adaptation of Kafka's novel found him, and why he decided to produce it as his first production in Pittsburgh. J…

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Thousand Bridges Opera Celebrates Pride 16:49

2M ago16:49

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A new Opera company in Pittsburgh, Thousand Bridges Opera, is celebrating Pride Month this weekend!Co-Founders Alicia Jayourba, Bridget Johnston, and singer Emily Gallagher, talk with Anna Singer about their upcoming double-feature weekend. The double-feature contains a PA premiere of "Meow and Forever", and "Daphnis et Chloe". "Meow and Friends" i…

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Bach, Beethoven, and Brunch - Pittsburgh Youth Concert Orchestra 15:30

2M ago15:30

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CitiPark's Bach, Beethoven, and Brunch is starting soon! The Pittsburgh Youth Concert Orchestra (PYCO) is starting it off on June 22nd.Executive Director of PYCO, Pablo Ardiles, and three students, Bailey Nolan (violin), Ainsley Anderson (viola), and Kyronessa Avotri (cello), talk about the concert. Bach, Beethoven, and Brunch is a free Sunday morn…

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Pittsburgh Youth Chorus A Million Dreams Gala 26:11

2M ago26:11

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The Pittsburgh Youth Chorus (PYC) is hosting an upcoming concert as a fundraiser to support their scholarship fund!Anna Singer talks with PYC's Executive Director, Lee Saville-Iksic, opera singer Marianne Cornetti, and former Pittsburgh Pirates player Steven Brault, about the upcoming Gala Fundraiser. The Pittsburgh Youth Chorus serves about 180 st…

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Marianne Cornetti and Friends Benefit Concert 11:27

2M ago11:27

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It's that time of year again for Marianne Cornetti and Friends Benefit Concert!Opera singer Marianne Cornetti talks with Anna Singer about her upcoming Benefit Concert and Art Auction on Sunday, June 8th. This year's concert will feature Joe Serafini, Kevin Glavin, Megan Cumming, Flavio Chamis, the Zallo Sisters, and many more! The event will suppo…

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Chamber Music Pittsburgh Voices of Pittsburgh 25:23

2M ago25:23

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Celebrating Juneteenth, Anqwenique will sing for Chamber Music Pittsburgh in the Pittsburgh Performs Voices of Pittsburgh series!Anqwenique talks with Jim Cunningham about the music on the program including Errol Garner's Misty with new lyrics. The program also includes music by Jessie Montgomery, Daniel Bernard Roumain, Cecile McLorin Salvant, and…

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