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@ the Symphony

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Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Pittsburgh Symphony
Heinz Hall
Pittsburgh
Tchaikovsky
Rachmaninoff
Shostakovich
Mozart
Sibelius
Manfred Honeck
Shostakovich's 10th Symphony
Beethoven
Mendelssohn
Classical Music
Brahms
Prokofiev
WQED
Holiday Pops
Liszt Concerto
Post-Gazette

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

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Academy Award-winning actor F. Murray Abraham makes an appearance with the Pittsburgh Symphony as the narrator of Aaron Copland's Lincoln Portrait. He speaks with Jim Cunningham ahead of the performances about the piece.

Abraham remembers his Pittsb... more

On Wednesday June 10th, 2025, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra announced they have renewed the contract of Music Director Manfred Honeck through 2033, which will make him the longest tenured Music Director in the history of the Pittsburgh Symphony O... more

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra announced the renewal of Manfred Honeck's contract through 2033 at a Press Conference on Wednesday June 10th, 2026 at Heinz Hall. Speakers included PSO President and CEO Melia Tourangeau, PSO Board Chair Antony Bucci... more

On Friday May 29th, 2026, WQED-FM broadcast the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra concert live from Heinz Hall. Led by Gemma New making her PSO debut, the orchestra played "Rainphase" by Salina Fisher and "Scheherazade" by Rimsky-Korsakov. Stefan Jackiw ... more

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F. Murray Abraham
Award-winning actor known for Amadeus and Lincoln Portrait narrations
Actor
Episode: F. Murray Abraham - Lincoln Portrait
Corey O'Connor
Mayor of Pittsburgh
City of Pittsburgh
Episode: Manfred Honeck Renewed through 2033
Charlie Powers
Cellist with Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Episode: Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Live Broadcast Interviews - 5/29/26
Julia Harguindey
Principal bassoonist
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Episode: Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Live Broadcast Interviews - 5/29/26
Gemma New
Conductor and guest conductor
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Episode: Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Live Broadcast Interviews - 5/29/26
Stefan Jackiw
Violinist and soloist
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Episode: Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Live Broadcast Interviews - 5/29/26
Edward Gardner
Maestro and conductor, interviewee
Norwegian Opera Company / Oslo Opera House (as discussed)
Episode: Conductor Edward Gardner
Yulianna Avdeeva
Pianist
Episode: Yulianna Avdeeva
Rafael Payare
Conductor, Venezuelan-born, music director
San Diego Symphony (and guest appearances)
Episode: Rafael Payare

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Jim Cunningham
Host of the show and interview segments; long-running voice on Pittsburgh-based arts programming and PSO-related discussions.

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Manfred Honeck Renewed through 2033
Q: Maestro Honeck, what amazing news. Congratulations, seven more years. This is fabulous news.
The music director expresses gratitude, emphasizes commitment to serving the orchestra and community, and frames the extension as a natural continuation of a trusted relationship built over many years.
F. Murray Abraham - Lincoln Portrait
Q: Now, tell me about recording that narration. It was all very dramatic. I remember specifically the Book of Revelations after we've had the terrible plagues and floods.
Abraham explains that the narrator's delivery is shaped by Maestro Honeck's scene choices and the material, emphasizing his comfort with emphasis on drama when appropriate, while staying true to being an actor who responds to stage direction and the music, rather than trying to impose unnecessary theatrics.
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Live Broadcast Interviews - 5/29/26
Q: What travel tips do you have after a long journey to Pittsburgh?
Gemma New shares practical advice like using playlists and podcasts to sleep, staying hydrated, and using noise-cancelling headphones to stay comfortable after long flights.
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Live Broadcast Interviews - 5/29/26
Q: Tell me about the event that you have coming up in the very near future. Where is it?
Charlie Powers outlines Bach suites recitals leading up to a Bach Festival in Washington, DC in early July, with additional performances in Beaver and at Duquesne University supporting the City Music Center, and emphasizes free admission with donations appreciated.
Conductor Edward Gardner
Q: How do you approach balancing opera and symphonic work in your career?
He describes needing both strands to stay fulfilled, highlighting the Norwegian Opera Company as a major contemporary focus and stressing the importance of maintaining two parallel repertoires rather than privileging one over the other.

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The show centers on conversations with leading performers, conductors, and creatives from the world of classical performance, often weaving in behind-the-scenes stories from orchestras, opera houses, and touring life. Episodes frequently cover career journeys, performance practice, repertoire choices, and the interplay between music, theatre, and place, with occasional civic or community context through local arts leadership. A standout pattern is the blend of intimate, craft-focused discussions with broad cultural storytelling, including live broadcast moments, premiere news, and vivid anecdotes from the artist's and conductor's careers. This mix makes it appealing for listeners who enjoy deep-dives into performance, mentorship, and the pe... more

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2. Corey O'Connor
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6. Stefan Jackiw
7. Edward Gardner
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