Tuesday Musical Club begins its 2026-2027 season with a concert by pianist Vanessa Schmithorst. Vanessa and Tuesday Musical Club's concert organizer, Catherine Crotty, speak with Anna Singer about the program.

Vanessa Schmithorst began studying piano at age 4, which, together with science, became a lifelong passion. For her recital, she'll play music by Bach-Busoni, Schubert, Liszt, and Chopin. Vanessa shares what she loves about each piece and her thoughts while programming the concert. Catherine planned this season's recitals, which includes pianist Tina Faigen, baritone Franklin Mosley, and pianist Nanette Kaplan Solomon.

You can hear Vanessa Schmithorst on September 8th at 1:00pm at Beit Kulanu (formerly Rodef Shalom)'s Levy Hall. The concert will also be livestreamed on YouTube. More information is available on Tuesday Musical Club's website.

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Albert Manders, composer, flutist, concert organizer, and supporter of WQED, recently visited Pittsburgh from his home in Amsterdam. He stopped by the studio to chat with Jim Cunningham about the Pittsburgh Symphony's stop in his city on their 2026 European tour.

Albert, who grew up in Pittsburgh, moved to Amsterdam 20 years ago to foster his career as a musician. He will attend the PSO's performance in Amsterdam on September 7th. Albert talks about the brilliance of the Concertgebouw, which hosts concerts at least once per day and is home to many Dutch orchestras. He also gives and overview of the state of the arts in Europe, over-tourism concerns, and his upcoming concerts in Amsterdam.

Tune in to Classical QED 89.3 for regular tour reports from Jim and follow along with the symphony of the PSO's website and social media.

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The Washington Symphony Orchestra and Washington Festival Chorale are joining forces for a 9/11 remembrance concert on September 12th. WSO Music Director Yugo Ikach and WFC Artistic Director Mitchell Stenker spoke with Jim Cunningham about the event.

This year marks 25 years since the September 11 attacks. The concert highlights Requiem for the Living by Dan Forrest, a modern version of the traditional Requiem. Barber's Adagio for Strings opens the program, joined by additional choral works reflecting themes of remembrance, hope, peace, and the dream of a better world. Yugo and Mitchell hope the evening can provide healing and hope for concertgoers.

The concert takes place at Immaculate Conception Church in Washington on Saturday, September 12th at 7:00pm. Admission is free, but guests are strongly encouraged to RSVP on the Washington Symphony's website.

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Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks returns next weekend, September 4th, with The Merry Wives of Windsor! Founder Jennifer Tober, director Cat Aceto, and Jo Getting (Falstaff) spoke with Anna Singer live on the QED Afternoon Show about the show.

It's Merry Wives with a twist---set in the 1980s, Cat's adaptation channels the spirit of self-expression, desire, and getting what you want. The play includes MTV references, timely fashion, and many nods to Pittsburgh. Cat and Jennifer explain the power of the merry wives and debate the comedy of Falstaff's pursuit. Jo talks about playing Falstaff as a woman and returning to the character after a previous portrayal with PSiP.

You can see The Merry Wives of Windsor in five different Pittsburgh parks on weekends through October 11th. Check out the full list of performances on the Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks website.

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Rishi Sethi, resident filmmaker at the Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center in Sewickley, joined Anna Singer live on the QED Afternoon Show to talk about upcoming Emerging Filmmakers Showcases and the Lindsay's 2026 Documentary Series.

On September 3rd,  Fedeltà. Soldier. Prisoner. Bloomfield-raised director Steve Mancini focuses on Italian soldiers captured during World War II who ended up at a POW facility outside of Chambersburg, leaving a lasting impact on the region. Then, on September 17th, three projects from JMQ productions (owned by local filmmaker Jameson Quinn) will premiere at the Lindsay---two shorts and a television pilot.

The Lindsay will also kick off its 2026 Documentary Series on Friday, September 11th. Featured films cover renowned artists, nature, relationships, and relevant issues.

Get all the details and explore other upcoming events on the Lindsay Theater's website.

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The Pittsburgh New Works Festival kicks off this weekend at Duquesne University's Genesius Theater! Colleen Hammond, who will direct a show during the festival's second weekend, speaks with Melissa Black about her production, Ruth is Dead.

The New Works Festival is an annual event that fosters the creation of original one-act plays produced by local theater companies. Colleen is working with the Heritage Players for Ruth is Dead, which was written by Donnie Buckingham, a Swissvale native and first-time playwright. Ruth is Dead follows an interview between a grieving husband and a documentarian, and Colleen says she was drawn to the script because of her own experience as a crime reporter.

Ruth is Dead runs at the Pittsburgh New Works Festival September 3rd-6th at Duquesne University's Genesius Theater. More information about the festival, other featured plays, and tickets are available on the Pittsburgh New Works Festival website.

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In her third album, María Dueñas conveys a heartfelt tribute to Jascha Heifetz, one of the greatest violinists of all time. She speaks with Anna Singer about Homage to Heifetz, releasing August 28th.

María remembers listening to Heifetz and other great violinists while growing up taking inspiration from him as a player. She explains working with Gustavo Dudamel for this album, which features Lalo's Symphonie espagnole, Korngold's Violin Concerto, Debussy, and Manuel Ponce. María will also return to the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra next season for a performance of Prokofiev's First Violin Concerto, and she tells Anna about her relationship with Manfred Honeck and the PSO.

Homage to Heifetz will be out on the Deutsche Grammophon label on August 28th. Read more about the album and purchase your own copy on Deutsche Grammophon's website.

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