Voice of the Arts

Soprano, Brady Collins, and Radiant Strings founder and Violinist, Nicole Lennartz, discusses their upcoming performance at The Gilded Gala at Sewickley Heights History Center on Friday, September 6th at 8 pm. Nicole talks about her upbringings in Squirrel Hill, teaching at Pittsburgh Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) school, and the creation of Radiant Strings ensemble. Brady highlights how the...

Director at Stage 62 Theater, Rob James, joins board member and actress, Rachel Perry, to discuss Reprises and Reunions, A 62 Year Musical Celebration in Carnegie, on Saturday, September 7 at 7:30 pm. The evening features 25 songs selected from over 280 productions, including hits from Hello Dolly, Guys and Dolls, The Sound of Music, Evita, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Pippin, and...

It's Shakespeare meets Jimmy Buffet and... the White Lotus?! Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks stops by to discuss their latest rendition of Twelfth Night, a tropical romp. Director Nick Hrutkay, Founder Jennifer Tober, actors Aaron Crutchfield, and Charles David "Stoney" Richards, highlight how this Shakespeare play has been turned into a summer getaway on a tropical island. Jennifer, Aaron, an...

Join Camden Jennings and Sam Kusic from Protohaven, as well as Melissa Mongelli from Construction Junction to learn about their upcoming Two Block Walk happing this Saturday, August 31st from 2pm to 6 pm, as well as their Sip, Shop, & Save event happening immediately afterward from 6 pm to 8 pm. Both events are free and registration is not required. Also learn about the historical Rockwell Park wh...

Matt Smith, Chief Growth Officer for the Allegheny Conference on Community Development talks with Jim Cunningham about the Pittsburgh Symphony's European Tour where representatives from the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance will join with German business leaders to develop new connections for Pittsburgh. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture...

Sounds of Pittsburgh Chorus is turning 50 this year as a chapter of Sweet Adeline's International! This worldwide organization of women singers is committed to advancing the musical art form of the barbershop four-part harmony, but Sounds of Pittsburgh sings more than just that. Music Director David Wallace, President Lois Treloar, and chorus member Maureen Demus-Lewis, discusses in this episode a...

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 Fair in the Park! Gabe highlights all the fun crafts,...

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 genius and dedication to his craft written through...

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 about opening night's premiere film that showcases...

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 her recent visit to Italy, and how she keeps her cup...

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 2024-2025 season! Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of...

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 Mom. There will also be a special offering from th...

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”. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and cultur...

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 Park, prior to the Pirates vs. Reds game. Thanks...

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 their collaboration, the outdoor atmosphere and th...

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 concert series on Saturday, August 17th. Daniel spills...

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 with Jim Cunningham Chris remembers working with J...

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, hear about the 40 pieces of art, the history of th...

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. 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...

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 hands-on crafting, a treasure hunt, an Art Swap, and...

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 of the Director of the Sunday evening Compline con...

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 Italian folk songs for everyone. Taddeo also talks a...

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. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and c...

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 the Hill District. Montae highlights the unique cha...

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 Eugene O'Neill in the American theater is a topic,...