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Academy Concerts presents singer Lilly Abreu and guitarist Zé Maria this Sunday, November 15th! Lilly and Zé Maria stopped by the WQED-FM studio to chat with Anna Singer about the program. Lilly and Zé Maria will perform music by some of Brazil's greatest composers, from classical to bossa nova and jazz. A lawyer by trade, Zé Maria taught himself the guitar at a young age and played in Brazil for many years before coming to Pittsburgh. He and Lilly share background on the program pieces. Lilly talks about singing in Portuguese and how a song's region of origin changes her technique. Zé Maria and Lilly also performed in the WQED studio. In this interview, you'll hear excerpts of Luiz Bonfá's "Manhã de Carnaval" and O trenzinho do caipira from Heitor Villa-Lobos's suite Bachianas brasileiras No. 2, which includes a section in English written by Lilly. Join Lilly and Zé Maria for an afternoon of Brazilian music this Sunday, November 15th at 2:00pm at Old St. Luke's Church in Carnegie. Admission is pay-what-you-can, with a suggested donation of $20; guests are encouraged to register on the Academy Concerts website. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The University of Pittsburgh marching band will perform a Stadium Review concert this Sunday, November 15th! Director of Bands Brad Townsend, Assistant Director of Bands Michael Buckstein, and drum major Kennedy Aderogba speak with Anna Singer about the concert. In this concert, the band showcases all of its 2026 halftime performances, pre-game music, and stand tunes. Held in the Fitzgerald Field House, the band will play from the stands, with the color guard and Golden Girls in front. Brad and Michael talk about planning a season, selecting music, and writing drill. Kennedy shares her musical journey, from learning the euphonium to auditioning for drum major, and her academic pursuits. Hear the University of Pittsburgh marching band's Stadium Review this Sunday, November 15th at 3:00pm in the Fitzgerald Field House. The review is free to attend. Check out more from the Pitt marching band on the Pitt Band website! 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tuesday Musical Club is hosting a concert on Tuesday, November 10th showcasing the work of their Composers Division! Composer and organizer Andrew Kaiser speaks with Jim Cunningham about the program. Featured composers include Connie Phillips, John Hooker, Janet Lillich Stivanson, M. Marc Karakouzian, Judy Bruce, and George Pearsall. Andrew will play piano for the concert, performing John Hooker's Piano Study No. 9. He challenges the notion that new music is inaccessible and difficult. Andrew also discusses his work with David Stock at Duquesne University, Lowry Burgess at CMU, and his own compositions. Join Tuesday Musical Club in celebrating their Composers Division at 1:00pm on Tuesday, November 19th at Beit Kulanu Congregation (formerly Rodef Shalom). More information and program details can be found on Tuesday Musical Club's website. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh has a concert tomorrow night titled "Like the Wind." Artistic Director Edward Leonard and clarinetists Kira Bokalders & Ryan Leonard spoke with Jim Cunningham live on the QED Morning Show about the program. The program features two wind pieces: Dvořák's Serenade for Winds and Mozart's Gran Partita. Kira talks about the Gran Partita, originally written for two clarinets and two basset horns (most closely related to the alto clarinet), which Kira and Ryan will play for the concert. Ryan, Kira, and Eddie encourage listeners to take this opportunity to hear these pieces, which are not often performed. Jim, Eddie, Kira, and Ryan also listen to an excerpt of the Gran Partita which features Kira, recorded when she was a student at the University of Florida. You can hear Dvořák and Mozart this Saturday, November 7th at 7:30pm at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. More information and tickets are available on the Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh's website. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tomorrow, Saturday, November 7th, is your last chance to check out this year's Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer! President and founder Michael Lutz joined Jim Cunningham live on the QED Morning Show to talk about the event. The Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer is vendor fair for enthusiasts and collectors of vinyl records, furniture, sports memorabilia, and more. Michael talks about founding the mixer, hosting a night-owl party, and the mixer's many local vendors. He also discusses the sustainability of buying vintage and the appeal of owning something that lasts. The Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer wraps up tomorrow, Saturday, November 7th from 11:00am - 6:00pm at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Tickets are available online and at the door. More information can be found on the Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer's website. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

PBS and WQED are teaming up for a tour of Italy, featuring artists from PBS's Emmy-winning series Made With Love. Jim Cunningham speaks with artisans from Atelier Giuditta Brozzetti, Scarpelli Mosaici, and Spezierie Palazzo Vecchio about filming the show and their work. At Atelier Giuditta Brozzetti, Aurélie and Sophie, assistants of Marta Cucchia, reconstruct ancient weaving techniques of Perugia. Catia Scarpelli works with traditional mosaic in Florence, a city she shares with perfumer Francesca Di Massimo. They each share their experiences filming during the pandemic, what makes their work unique, and what grounds them to Italian history and culture. On the trip, guests will receive a tour of the Atelier's 13th church workshop, learn how Florentine mosaics are made, and experience perfume-making inspired by the fragrance legacy of Catherine de' Medici. Explore Italy and meet Catia, Francesca, Aurélie, and Sophie this spring, April 17th-23rd, 2027. You can find more information and sign up for the tour on the Made With Love website. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jim Cunningham speaks with two of the newest cohort of Paul J. Ross Fellows, a two-year professional training program. Oboist Ben Goodley and trumpet Raúl Orellana share their journeys to the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. The Fellowship was founded in honor of Paul J. Ross, the first African American musician to receive a full-time contract from the Pittsburgh Symphony. Ben and Raúl talk about the application process, learning from symphony members, and performing with the PSO. Ben hails from Atlanta, Georgia and received his second master's degree from Rice University. Raúl was born in Puerto Rico, lived in Florida, and joins the PSO after a year with the St. Louis Symphony. Together with Christian Harvey, double bass, and Jacob Ogbu, trombone, Ben and Raúl began their Fellowship this season, and will remain with the orchestra through 2028. Learn more about the Paul J. Ross Fellowship, and find bios on current Fellows, on the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's website. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carnegie Mellon University's Baroque Ensemble will premiere a new piece by Nancy Galbraith this Sunday, November 1st! Baroque Ensemble Director Stephen Schultz and Nancy speak with Jim Cunningham about the concert, the piece, and Nancy's new CD with the CMU Philharmonic Orchestra. Along with Bach and Vivaldi, the Baroque Ensemble will premiere Ambivalent Journey, which Nancy says sounds energetic and "very lost." Nancy talks about her writing process, especially her treatment of second movements, from which she often draws the title of a piece. Stephen, who plays the baroque flute, says he loves playing Nancy's pieces. Stephen and Nancy also discuss their activities at CMU and other endeavors. Nancy, Stephen, and Jim also listen to excerpts from two of Nancy's other pieces, The Forest Cathedral and Ominous Seasons, which were recorded with the CMU Philharmonic at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall in 2024. The CMU Baroque Ensemble premieres Ambivalent Journey on Sunday, November 1st at 7:00pm in Alumni Concert Hall. More information is available on the CMU School of Music website. The concert is sold out, but you can livestream the performance on the CMU School of Music YouTube channel. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lucky to Live in Pittsburgh returns with a new cemetery program! Rick Sebak speaks with Jim Cunningham about the program, which airs Thursday, October 29th at 8:00pm. In Lucky to Live in Pittsburgh and Ever After, Rick visits a native burial site in downtown Pittsburgh, Turner Cemetery in Squirrel Hill, America's first crematorium in Washington, and more. Rick features a story about the four Civil War soldiers who carried Abraham Lincoln from Ford's Theater, and who were all from the McKeesport area. Following the program, a 1991 interview between Rick and George Romero will air, which took place after Romero was named Pittsburgher of the Year. Tune in for Lucky to Live in Pittsburgh tomorrow, Thursday, October 29th on WQED13. The program will repeat on Saturday, October 31st at 12:00pm. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Lindsay Theater's Director of Communications and Media Relations Josh Axelrod recently returned to the WQED-FM studio to give an update on all things Lindsay. He speaks with Anna Singer about movies and more. Josh summarizes The Lindsay's upcoming showings, including Sense and Sensibility, How to Rob a Bank, and Hershey, a biopic about chocolate magnate Milton Hershey. This year, The Lindsay will also participate in Film Pittsburgh's Three Rivers Film Festival, screening seven feature films between November 6th-14th. They'll also show The Ocean--Five Years on November 12th, an Emmy-award winning documentary following Pittsburgh-based composer Brett McCutcheon as he honors his late brother. Find more information, get tickets, and check out what's coming up on the Lindsay Theater's website. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's the story of a brief, passionate, life-changing love affair, wrapped up in what might be the greatest romance of all: our eternal human longing for art and beauty. WQED-FM's Anna Singer hosts a conversation with author Barbara Kingsolver about her book "Partita" on Thursday October 29th, 7pm at Carnegie Music Hall, part of Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures. Anna spoke with it's Executive Director, Sony Ton-Aime about that event, and touches on some of the other upcoming authors in the Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures season. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Pittsburgh Pride Choir returns for their 2026-2027 season! Artistic Director Kym Scott and Marketing Chair Endy Fierro speak with Anna Singer about the programs. Endi provides a history of the choir and how it has continued to grow over the years. Kym and Endi share their favorites on the holiday program, including a PPC tradition, a raucous rendition of "The Twelve Days of Christmas." Kym also details her journey to the Pride Choir and her position as Director of Choral Activities at West Virginia University. In April 2027, the choir will perform a cabaret concert, followed by their annual Pride concert in June. Join PPC for the holidays on December 5th at East Liberty Presbyterian Church! More information and season tickets are available on the Pittsburgh Pride Choir's website. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Edgewood Symphony Orchestra kicks off it's season on Saturday October 24th, 7pm with three captivating masterpieces - Nancy Galbraith’s exciting A Festive Violet Pulse, Borodin’s Second Symphony, and Roy Sonne returns to perform Mendelssohn’s sparkling Violin Concerto. Music Director Walter Morales chatted with WQED-FM's Anna Singer about the program that takes place at First Presbyterian Church of Edgewood. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Bach Choir opens their season with a Halloween concert titled "The Creation: When Man Plays God." Artistic Director/Conductor Thomas Douglas speaks with Anna Singer about the program. The choir will accompany a silent version of the 1931 film “Frankenstein” featuring Boris Karloff, with live an original R&B-inspired soundtrack. Thomas created the music, and talks about being inspired by 1970s R&B and contemporary artists like Thundercat. He also discusses the challenge of accompanying a film, letting the screen dictate the musicians. You can hear the Bach Choir sing along to "Frankenstein" this Saturday, October 24th at 7:30pm and Sunday, October 25th 4:00pm at the Row House Cinema Hollywood in Dormont. Performance details and tickets are available on the Row House's website. Check out the rest of the choir's season on the Bach Choir's website. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WQED continues its Dead Air celebrations with composer and arranger Christian Kriegeskotte! Christian speaks with Jim Cunningham about his broad career and upcoming event, "George A. Romero's 'A Night at the Symphony.'" Christian studied bagpipes and composition at Carnegie Mellon University and interned here at WQED. He tells Jim about his work with John Williams as a copyist on Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith and Steven Spielberg's War of the Worlds. Christian remembers those opportunities well, as well as his time at the Pittsburgh Symphony, working with hip-hop artist FRZY, and with New York Pops conductor Steven Reineke. On March 26th, 2027, Christian will host "A Night at the Symphony" at the Byham Theater, a celebration of George Romero's life and work, featuring arrangements by Christian and composer John Harrison's iconic synth score from Day of the Dead. The program opens with "Beyond the Living Dead," an original overture written by Christian, inspired by Night of the Living Dead's stock score. Find more information about "A Night at the Symphony" and get tickets on the Cultural Trust's website. Learn more about Dead Air and check out upcoming festivities at wqed.org/deadair. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.