Voice of the Arts

WQED Multimedia
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  • Performing Arts
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Insights and anecdotes from musicians, dancers, artists, actors and directors, as well as audience response.

  1. 3h ago

    Confluence with Chatham Baroque

    Chatham Baroque opens their 35th season with Confluence: A Pittsburgh America 250 Concert. Anna Singer spoke with guest artist Chris Norman (flutes & pipes), soprano Pascale Beaudin, and Scott Pauley (guitars & theorbo) live on the QED Afternoon Show about the program. Confluence is a celebration of America's 250th anniversary, with music from the era of the founding fathers Chris will play four different instruments and explains wooden flute-making. Scott talks about how European traditions, including English, Irish, Scottish, and French folk tunes converged at the birth of our nation. Pascale also discusses the pieces she'll sing, including an aria from one of the first North American operas. Chatham Baroque will present Confluence at three different venues October 2nd - 4th. Performance details and tickets are available on Chatham Baroque's website. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region. Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. 1d ago

    WQED's Dead Air with Trundle Manor's Mr Arm and Velda Von Minx!

    WQED is excited to partner with the residents and curators of Trundle Manor, Mr Arm and Velda Von Minx, for our Halloween celebration, Dead Air! Mr Arm and Velda join Jim Cunningham to talk about the spooky festivities and their unusual home. Dead Air is a month-long celebration of all things weird and eerie. Every Thursday in October, WQED will air local horror films and documentaries, as well as classic films like George Romero's Night of the Living Dead. You'll also hear creepy tunes on WQED-FM. Mr Arm and Velda talk about the oddities and curiosities viewable on their tours of Trundle Manor, including antique medical equipment and jarred specimens. They also share why they and others love Halloween. Check out Dead Air happenings on WQED13 and WQED+, and tune into Classical QED 89.3 FM for a month of Halloween fun. Learn more about Trundle Manor and book a tour on their website! Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region. Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. 2d ago

    Carnegie Mellon Opera: The Turn of the Screw

    Carnegie Mellon Opera presents Benjamin Britten's chamber opera, The Turn of the Screw! Anna Singer speaks with director Matthew Haney, conductor Tyson Deaton, and the two Governesses, Alanna Burden and Sara Porjosh, about the show. The opera features ghosts and strange hauntings, perfect as a lead-up to Halloween. Matt talks about his approach to this opera, focusing on making it "weird and fun." Tyson praises Britten's orchestrations and themes and discusses how to enhance the music for each individual performance. Matt and Tyson are working with a double cast for this production, and Alanna and Sara each describe their approach to playing the Governess. You can see The Turn of Screw at WQED's Studio A, running from October 6th - October 9th. Performance details and tickets are available on Carnegie Mellon University's website. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region. Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. 3d ago

    It's a Beautiful Day to Be You at the Children's Museum

    Anne Fullenkamp, Senior Director of Creative Experiences at the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, speaks with Anna Singer about their upcoming exhibit, It's a Beautiful Day to Be You. The Children's Museum created It's a Beautiful Day to Be You in collaboration with Fred Rogers Productions, inspired by Mister Rogers, Daniel Tiger, and Donkey Hodie. Anne talks about their exciting plans for opening weekend on October 3rd & 4th, including character appearances and a real trolley ride. She says this exhibit is meant to inspire kids to learn, create, and collaborate through kindness and curiosity. It's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is included in museum admission and runs through January 2027. Visit the Children's Museum's website for their full hours list and to purchase tickets. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region. Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. 6d ago

    The Takács Quartet to Open Chamber Music Pittsburgh's Season

    The Takács Quartet will open the 2026-2027 Chamber Music Pittsburgh season on Monday, September 28th! Jim Cunningham speaks with violist Richard O'Neill and cellist Mihai Marica about the program. The concert features Beethoven's String Quartet No. 6, Op. 18, Carlos Simon's Warmth from Other Suns, and concludes with Brahms's String Quartet No. 1, Op. 51. Richard and Mihai share their favorite moments in the program and talk about the history of the Takács Quartet, which recently celebrated its 50th year. You can hear the Takács Quartet at Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland on Monday, September 28th at 7:30pm. Tickets are available on Chamber Music Pittsburgh's website. Learn more about the Takács Quartet on their website. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region. Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  6. Sep 24

    Resonance Works Open Their Season with An Anchor in Time

    Resonance Works opens their 14th season this Sunday, September 27 with Gilda Lyons’ An Anchor in Time. Conductor/producer Maria Sensi Sellner and Associate Producer Rob Frankenberry spoke with Anna Singer live on the QED Afternoon Show about the show. Originally commissioned for Resonance Works’ 10th anniversary season, An Anchor in Time looks at where we’ve been and where we’re going. The first half of the program features the Festival Chorus and soloists for choral time-capsule, from Monteverdi to Pittsburgh musical legend Robert Page. The Resonance Chamber Orchestra rounds out the program with Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring Suite in its original form for 13 musicians. Maria, Rob, and Anna also listen to an excerpt of An Anchor in Time from Resonance Works' original performance of the piece. You can hear this fantastic program this Sunday, September 27th at 3:00pm at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Musical Hall. More information and tickets are available on Resonance Works' website. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region. Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  7. Sep 23

    Prime Stage Theatre's 4th Annual Homewood Cemetery Walk

    Prime Stage Theatre will host their 4th Annual Homewood Cemetery Walk this Saturday, September 26th! Prime Stage Publicity Manager Lawrence McCullough speaks with Anna Singer about the tour. Tours will start at 12:00pm and occur every half hour, for a total of 7 walks. Along the way, guests will meet actors portraying historical Pittsburgh legends, including Charles “Teenie” Harris, David L. Clark, Catherine Heinz Mueller, and more. Lawrence talks about how these cemetery walks got started and previews the actors involved this year. Lawrence also wrote all of the monologues each actor will perform and tells Anna his approach to historical playwriting. Prime Stage Theatre will bring history to life this Saturday, September 26th at Homewood Cemetery. More information about the tour is available on Prime Stage Theatre's website. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region. Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  8. Sep 22

    The Poisoner Comes to Alumni Theater Company

    Uncommon Productions' The Poisoner makes a stop on its fall tour at Alumni Theater Company this weekend! Producer Carina Chavda & actors Aaron Morton and Haskell King speak with Jim Cunningham about the play. Inspired by the Flint water crisis of 2014, The Poisoner is an unraveling of the deception, abuse of power, and negligence of 2000’s Midwestern water politics. Carina explains the plays inception, drawn from playwright M.M. Haney's experience living in Michigan at the time. Aaron and Haskell talk about their characters, a journalist and water plant manager, respectively, who navigate personal and political struggles to expose governmental failure. The Poisoner runs at Alumni Theater Company September 24th--26th. Performance details and tickets are available on Alumni Theater Company's website. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region. Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Insights and anecdotes from musicians, dancers, artists, actors and directors, as well as audience response.

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  • Creator
    WQED Multimedia
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    704
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Voice of the Arts

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