Voice of the Arts

WQED Multimedia
  • 4.9 (8)
  • Performing Arts
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Insights and anecdotes from musicians, dancers, artists, actors and directors, as well as audience response.

  1. 7h ago

    Walter Morales - Edgewood Symphony Orchestra

    The Edgewood Symphony Orchestra kicks off it's season on Saturday October 24th, 7pm with three captivating masterpieces - Nancy Galbraith’s exciting A Festive Violet Pulse, Borodin’s Second Symphony, and Roy Sonne returns to perform Mendelssohn’s sparkling Violin Concerto. Music Director Walter Morales chatted with WQED-FM's Anna Singer about the program that takes place at First Presbyterian Church of Edgewood. 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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. 12h ago

    Bach Choir of Pittsburgh - The Creation: When Man Plays God

    The Bach Choir opens their season with a Halloween concert titled "The Creation: When Man Plays God." Artistic Director/Conductor Thomas Douglas speaks with Anna Singer about the program. The choir will accompany a silent version of the 1931 film “Frankenstein” featuring Boris Karloff, with live an original R&B-inspired soundtrack. Thomas created the music, and talks about being inspired by 1970s R&B and contemporary artists like Thundercat. He also discusses the challenge of accompanying a film, letting the screen dictate the musicians. You can hear the Bach Choir sing along to "Frankenstein" this Saturday, October 24th at 7:30pm and Sunday, October 25th 4:00pm at the Row House Cinema Hollywood in Dormont. Performance details and tickets are available on the Row House's website. Check out the rest of the choir's season on the Bach Choir'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.

  3. 1d ago

    WQED's Dead Air with Christian Kreigeskotte!

    WQED continues its Dead Air celebrations with composer and arranger Christian Kriegeskotte! Christian speaks with Jim Cunningham about his broad career and upcoming event, "George A. Romero's 'A Night at the Symphony.'" Christian studied bagpipes and composition at Carnegie Mellon University and interned here at WQED. He tells Jim about his work with John Williams as a copyist on Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith and Steven Spielberg's War of the Worlds. Christian remembers those opportunities well, as well as his time at the Pittsburgh Symphony, working with hip-hop artist FRZY, and with New York Pops conductor Steven Reineke. On March 26th, 2027, Christian will host "A Night at the Symphony" at the Byham Theater, a celebration of George Romero's life and work, featuring arrangements by Christian and composer John Harrison's iconic synth score from Day of the Dead. The program opens with "Beyond the Living Dead," an original overture written by Christian, inspired by Night of the Living Dead's stock score. Find more information about "A Night at the Symphony" and get tickets on the Cultural Trust's website. Learn more about Dead Air and check out upcoming festivities at wqed.org/deadair. 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. 2d ago

    Benjamin Bagby - Sequentia

    Chatham Baroque and Renaissance and Baroque present "The Wanderer" - October 25, 2026, 2:30pm at Shadyside Presbyterian Church. "The Wanderer" explores journeys of exile, pilgrimage, and fate through vivid musical narratives drawn from Beowulf and Anglo-Saxon elegies of loss. Interwoven with instrumental works rooted in early melodic traditions, this evocative program brings to life a world of perilous travel, memory, and longing. Performed by the renowned medieval ensemble Sequentia, led by Benjamin Bagby and Norbert Rodenkirchen. WQED-FM's Anna Singer spoke with Benjamin about the concert. 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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. 2d ago

    North Pittsburgh Symphonic Band - "Goodnight Moon"

    The North Pittsburgh Symphonic Band opens its season this Sunday, October 25th at 3:00pm, with "Goodnight Moon." Conductor/Music Director Dr. R. Tad Greig speaks with Jim Cunningham about the program. The program opens with University of Michigan Director of Bands Scott Boerma's "Zoom," written in 2021 about virtual meetings during the pandemic. The band will play songs of the season, featuring an autumn theme and pagan celebrations. Also on the program are Sousa Eric Whitacre, with a performance from special guest soprano Gail Mosites. The concert will close with selections from The Music Man. The North Pittsburgh Symphonic Band performs at North Hills Middle School. You can hear their program "Goodnight Moon" on Sunday, October 25th at 3:00pm. Information on the rest of the season and concert tickets are available on the NPSB 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. 3d ago

    Bill Hillgrove

    WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham sits down for an extensive interview with broadcast legend Bill Hillgrove. Mr. Hillgrove got his start in the broadcast industry by volunteering at WQED and working on programs like JazzBeat. He remembers his time at WQED fondly, meeting folks like Mister Rogers, Joe Negri, Jonny Costa and many more. He also looks back at his time as the Steeler play by play announcer; working with Myron Cope; his love of the University of Pittsburgh; and his love of all types of music, including opera. 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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  7. 3d ago

    WQED's Dead Air with John Harrison!

    WQED continues its Dead Air celebrations with director and composer John Harrison! John speaks with Jim Cunningham about his celebrated horror film career and collaborations with George Romero. John is WQED family, having hosted the WQED-FM morning show (Sleeper's Awake, at the time). He met George Romero through a newspaper article and Romero's work on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. John talks about the success of Night of the Living Dead, assistant directing and scoring Creep Show and other projects, and why people love the zombie genre. He also shares George Romero's duels with Martin Scorsese over the film version of the opera The Tales of Hoffman, among other stories. John is collaborating with local composer Christian Kreigeskotte on a George Romero event in March. Learn more about Dead Air and check out upcoming festivities at wqed.org/deadair. 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. 6d ago

    New Hazlett Theater's Othello of the End Zone

    The Demaskus Theatre Collective and the New Hazlett Theater present Othello of the End Zone - a modern reimagining of Shakespeare’s classic play. Actor Cynthia Dallas, artistic drector Melissa Cardello-Linton, and director Shaunda McDill spoke with Anna Singer about this Steel City tragedy featuring gender-swapped characters navigating the treacherous world of football. Performances will take place at the New Hazlett Theater from October 22nd-25th. More information and tickets are available at the New Hazlett Theater 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 https://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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