Voice of the Arts

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April 04, 2025 Meet the Young Artists of Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh
Artistic Director of Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh, Edward Leonard, talks with Jim Cunningham live on the WQED Classical morning show about their upcoming concert.
The concert celebrates this year's Junior and Senior winners of COP's Young Artist Concerto Competition. Cellist Chase Hahl is the junior winner, a Fox Chapel high schooler. Violinist Joshua Lee is the senior division winner from Carnegie Mellon University. Chase performed Bach's Third Cello Suite in C Major the Sarabande live, and Joshua played the cadenza from the Fourth Violin Concerto by Mozart.
Joshua talks about his upcoming senior recital at Carnegie Mellon this Sunday, where he will be playing Schumann's A Minor Sonata. Joshua talks about being on spring break from Fox Chapel High School. Both discuss the pieces they will be playing this weekend. Joshua will play the first movement of Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 4. Chase will be performing the first movement of Saint-Saens Cello Concerto No. 1.
Edward Leonard talks about why the COP does this event every year, and why uplifting young artists is so important.
You can hear the performance on Saturday, April 5th at 7:30 pm. The concert is at Rodef Shalom's Levy Hall.
Visit https://copgh.org/concerts-1/cop-commission-and-concerto-competition-winners for 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.
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April 04, 2025 "Another Light" Art Exhibition at Union Project
Union Project is hosting a new art exhibition that is a culmination of a seven year spiritual journey.
Executive Director of Union Project and artist of the exhibition, Jeffrey Dorsey, talks about his exhibit "Another Light: Making Space for Healing". Jeffrey talks about the story behind the project, which started seven years ago after he tore his ACL playing soccer. For months, he was confined to a chair, and spent much of it in silence, meditating. In his meditation, he found a voice calling for him to start this project of twelve portraits of people.
Over the years, this project has transformed into an exploration of liminal space (threshold moments), and collective healing, transformation, and transcendence. Jeffrey paired the portraits with a QR code that leads the audience to hear the subject's stories in short audio interviews.
Jeffrey hopes this exhibition allows everyone to reflect, heal, and find peace.
You can see "Another Light: Making Space of Healing" at the Union Project from April 5th to 29th. There is an opening reception on April 5th at 3 pm, featuring a drum circle! All are welcome.
Visit https://anotherlight.art/ to learn more. 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.
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29min
April 03, 2025 Working "9 to 5" with Little Lake Theatre
It's the start of Little Lake Theatre's 2025 season, and it will be starting off with a fun one!
Director of "9 to 5", Kathy Hawk, and the actress playing Doralee, Alexis Hawk, talk about their collaboration in this upcoming musical. Kathy talks about the story behind the musical, which is similar to the movie. They reveal their favorite parts in the show, and how working as a mother/daughter duo can be easy and fun! Kathy talks about working with Little Lake over the years, and how it has become a second home and community for her.
They also talk about the challenges of staging in a round for a musical, and the incredible stage design for the show. They hope everyone comes out to have some fun with this show!
You can see Dolly Parton's "9 to 5" musical at Little Lake Theatre from April 10th to 27th.
Visit https://www.littlelake.org/. Adventure Awaits at Little Lake! 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.
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18min
April 03, 2025 Attack Theatre's New Executive Director - Andres Franco
Attack Theatre has a new executive director!
Well known Pittsburgh conductor, Andres Franco, talks with Anna Singer live about his new role in the city. He talks about how he first met co-founders Michele de la Reza and Peter Kope on stage during a Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Fiddlesticks concert. When he saw the role open for executive director, Andres jumped at the opportunity to continue working with Michele and Peter.
Andres also talks about their upcoming production of "Someplace Not Here" which features a Miami-based Cuban Roots funk band, Mama Fuma. He talks about the collaboration between live musicians and dance is the forefront of Attack Theatre. He also hopes people will stay tuned for their announcement for next season.
You can see Attack Theatre's "Someplace Not Here" this weekend. Shows are April 4th and 5th at 7:30 pm, and April 6th at 2 pm.
Visit https://www.attacktheatre.com/ to learn more. 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.
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12min
April 02, 2025 Chatham Baroque Reflects on the Markus Passion
Watch WQED's documentary here!
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.
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April 02, 2025 Bill Barclay Discusses Markus Passion Premiere
It's another episode about JS Bach's lost Markus Passion, presented by Chatham Baroque!
Bill Barclay, Artistic Director of Concert Theatre Works and Music Before 1800, talks about the upcoming world premiere. Bill highlights the significance of performing this new edition in Pittsburgh. He also talks about his involvement in the project with Malcolm Bruno. Concert Theatre Works strives to demonstrate the relevance of live music to a new audience through innovative programs.
Bill talks about his vision for this staged premiere as the Director. He hopes having the role of the Evangelist be a spoken actor, and having it be a staged production, will bring this story to life for a modern audience. He also highlights the difference in Malcolm Bruno's edition to previous ones.
Bill looks forward to working with all of the instrumentalists, including those of Chatham Baroque, in two weeks for rehearsal.
Hungry for more? Check out WQED's short film about the premiere of the Markus Passion on our YouTube! And stay tuned for one more episode!
The world premiere presented by Chatham Baroque is on Friday, April 11th at the Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland.
Visit https://www.chathambaroque.org/ to learn more. 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.
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April 01, 2025 Another Year of Three Rivers Community Band Festival
It is that time of year again! The Three Rivers Community Band Festival will be at the Franklin Regional High School this Saturday!
Festival Band Chair Nanette Mancuso, and East Winds Symphonic Band conductor Susan Sands, talks about the festivals' highlights this year. They talk about the four performances in the festival, with three from community area bands, and one festival band! They also talk about the director of the Buffalo Wind Symphony, Amy Steiner, who will direct this year's festival band. She will be the second female to conduct the group ever in the history of the festival!

They also highlight the start of the Festival 19 years ago, and how it has stayed as a free concert all these years. Susan also talks about how she finds new pieces for community bands as the conductor of the East Winds Symphonic Band. She gives a teaser of what they will be playing in the festival too!
It's a don't want to miss crowd pleaser!
You can hear the Three Rivers Community Band Festival this Saturday, April 5th at 2 pm at Franklin Regional High School. It's completely free!
Visit https://ewsb.org/festival/ to learn more. 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.
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April 01, 2025 Pittsburgh Musical Theater's Jesus Christ Superstar
Pittsburgh Musical Theater is keeping the tradition alive with its next rendition of "Jesus Christ Superstar" at the Byham Theater.
Director and Choreographer, Lucas Fedele, talks about his role in bringing this rock opera about Christ's last days on Earth alive. One of three co-directors and choreographers, Lucas highlights the unique opportunity to work with his previous mentors on this show. He also talks about his previous work with PMT that spans over 20 years, going all the way back to when he was a student.
Hear all about this amazing rock opera, and why everyone should come!
Pittsburgh Musical Theater's "Jesus Christ Superstar" will be at the Byham Theater from April 3rd to 13th.
To learn more and find tickets, visit https://pittsburghmusicals.com/superstar/ 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.
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21min
March 27, 2025 Piano4te at the August Wilson Center
A unique piano group in Pittsburgh is hosting a concert at the August Wilson Center!
Piano4te is a group of 4 pianists that each play a piano. Jimmy Liu, Becky Billock, Jack Kurutz, and Uliana Kozhevnikova, talk with Jim Cunningham live on the WQED Classical morning show about their upcoming concert. Jack talks about creating the group with the three others. Uliana talks about the program which includes pieces by Liszt, Fitkin, Beatles, and even Queen!
Jack hopes the variety of music intrigues people to come to the concert. They have 80% of the tickets sold, so they are going fast!
All the members also talk about their own personal stories of becoming pianists, and how they all knew each other before joining the group.
They played a recording of a piece by Pagani during a recent rehearsal. They also play another piece from the Netherlands!
You can hear Piano4te this Saturday, March 29th at 7:30 pm at the August Wilson Center.
Visit https://piano4te.live/index.html to learn more and find tickets.
There is a special discount code for WQED listeners. Use the code WQED when buying 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.
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23min
March 26, 2025 NAT 28's Pittsburgh Composers' Project
Pittsburgh's own contemporary music ensemble, Nat 28, is hosting its annual Pittsburgh Composers' Project soon!
Executive Director and clarinetist, Allyson Huneycutt, talks about the group's mission to showcase contemporary classical music from the Greater Pittsburgh area. Allyson highlights this years winners from their open call for scores. They will be featured in this years Pittsburgh Composers' Project concert on March 29th.
The composers include Emma Berkowitz, Victoria Fraser, Jordan Speranzo, and a piece by established composer, Matthew Rosenblum. Allyson talks about the pieces, and how they span from thematic works to more freestyle works. She also highlights the use of video prior the performance, to help provide context behind each piece.
Finally, Allyson talks about her work as a clarinetist, including a recent performance at the New Hazlett Theater's CSA piece, Ego.
You can hear and see Allyson at the Pittsburgh Composers' Project this Saturday, March 29th at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater. Performance starts at 7:30 pm.
Visit https://www.nat28.org/events to learn more. 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.
...more
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