WQED-FM was at Heinz Hall for a live broadcast of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra on Friday January 16, 2026. The concert featured guest conductor Dima Slobodeniouk conducting "Flounce" by Lotta Wennakoski and the Sibelius Symphony No. 2, along with Lucas and Arthur Jussen playing the Poulenc Concerto for Two Pianos.

WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham was joined by guest conductor Dima Slobodeniouk during intermission to talk about the concert; his friendship with Lotta Wennakoski and her piece "Flounce;" working with the Pittsburgh Symphony; conducting Beethoven 9th's in Vienna; and his upcoming engagements.

Also joining Jim during intermission were the piano soloists Lucas and Arthur Jussen. They spoke about the Poulenc piece as well their encore; what they will do with their day off before Sunday's concert; and their love of sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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