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Gumbands: A Podcast with Rick Sebak. Holding Pittsburgh together

Gumbands: A Podcast with Rick Sebak

GUMBANDS is a podcast about Pittsburgh, its people, its history, its neighborhoods, its small businesses, its food, its charms, its stories, and many of its surprises.

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@ the Symphony

Conductors, soloists and composers involved in making great Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performances talk about their music.

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Voice of the Arts

Insights and anecdotes from musicians, dancers, artists, actors and directors, as well as audience response.

Pittsburgh Symphony Radio

Pittsburgh Symphony Radio

A complete two hour concert hosted by Jim Cunningham. Listen for interviews and features, historic recordings and the latest weekly concerts from Heinz Hall.

Encore

Encore!

Did you miss a recent live broadcast? Or do you just want to hear it again? Relive recent WQED-FM live broadcasts on the Encore podcast page. Stream full length broadcasts by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and others.

Artists in the World

Artists in the World

Hosted by WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham and CMOA's Dana Bishop-Root, Artists in the World uplifts artistic voices and explores multiple histories, geographies, and current events.

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Pittsburgh Symphony on Tour

Jim Cunningham reports from the PSO's domestic and international tours.

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Latest Podcast Episodes

March 18, 2024

Robert Schultz and Tina Faigen – Music for Food

Husband and wife team, Robert Schultz and Tina Faigen, spoke with Jim Cunningham about their upcoming Food for Music concert featuring the music of Robert Schultz on Saturday, March 23rd at 3pm at the James Laughlin Music Center on Chatham University’s campus. This concert is the third installment of Schultz, Faigen and Friends concert series that raises donations to the Pittsburgh Food Bank. Tina performs two piano solo pieces by Robert, Arabesque Op. 57 and Veiled Op. 58 in WQED-FM’s studio. Robert and Tina discuss the program that features recently written work by Robert which showcases Yeeha Chiu on the piano, Mark Carver on the piano, Peggy Greb on the flute, and Walter Morales on the piano. Tina highlights how colorful and rich in depth Robert’s new pieces are, and Robert highlights his influences by Debussy and modern romantic Russian composers. They also discuss their continued tradition of the concert series and the community they built with the Edgewood Symphony Orchestra. Visit https://chatham.edu/events/ to learn more.

March 18, 2024

Arnie Tanimoto – Chatham Baroque

Gold medalist and first-ever American laureate of the 7th International Bach-Abel Competition, viola de gamba player Arnie Tanimoto discusses with Anna Singer about his upcoming concert with Parker Ramsey on Friday April 5th and Saturday April 6th. Arnie highlights the program that includes 17th and 18th century French and German music that showcases the viola de gamba. The first half of the concert will concentrate on works composed by Marin Marais, and the second half will focus on his influence on Bach’s music. Arnie also talks about his beautiful commissioned instrument based on a model from the 17th century, his transition from modern cello to the viola de gamba, and how Arnie and Parker first starting playing together as a duo. To learn more about the concerts and find tickets, visit chathambaroque.org.

March 15, 2024

PSO Live Broadcast Intermission Interviews – 3/15/24

During WQED-FM’s live broadcast of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra on Friday March 15, 2024, Jim Cunningham spoke with conductor Jacob Joyce, guest violinist James Ehnes, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Vice-President of Artistic Planning Mary Persin and WQED President and CEO Jason Jedlinski during intermission.

March 14, 2024

Vuvu Mpofu -Pittsburgh Opera’s “La Traviata”

Pittsburgh Opera presents Verdi’s “La Traviata” March 16th through the 24th at the Benedum Center. WQED-FM’s Anna Singer spoke with soprano Vuvu Mpofu, who sings the role of Violetta.

March 14, 2024

Michael Chioldi – Pittsburgh Opera’s “La Traviata”

Pittsburgh Opera presents Verdi’s “La Traviata” March 16th through the 24th at the Benedum Center. WQED-FM’s Anna Singer spoke with Pittsburgh-born baritone Michael Chioldi, who sings the role of Giorgio Germont.

March 14, 2024

Kristine McIntyre – Pittsburgh Opera’s “La Traviata”

Pittsburgh Opera presents Verdi’s “La Traviata” March 16th through the 24th at the Benedum Center. WQED-FM’s Anna Singer spoke with Kristine McIntyre, the opera’s Stage Director.

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