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Voice of the Arts

WQED Multimedia
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Opera
Fellow Travelers
Opera
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Curlew River
Carnegie Mellon University
La Boheme
Benjamin Britten
Chatham Baroque
Gregory Spears
Heinz Hall
Musical Theater
Chanticleer
Christmas Concerts
Verdi
Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra
Johann Sebastian Bach
Mozart
Charlie Chaplin

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

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Latest Episodes

RealTime Arts present their July program, Equitable Dinners, a play, a meal, and a conversation. Co-Founders Rusty Thelin and Molly Rice, and performer Malika Cleckley, spoke with Anna Singer live on the QED Afternoon Show about the events.

Rusty ta... more

Aria412 presents Anything Goes: The Music of Cole Porter on Tuesday, July 7th at 7:00pm. Co-founder Desirée Soteres and emcee Kip Soteres spoke with Anna Singer live on the QED Afternoon Show about the evening.

Desirée talks about starting Aria412 t... more

The Pittsburgh Youth Philharmonic Orchestra will tour Italy this summer! Anna Singer speaks with Executive Director Eftihia Arkoudis and Music Director Patrick Forsyth about the tour. Also hear from some of PYPO's tour musicians.

Stops along the tou... more

The city unveiled on Friday, June 26th a historical marker dedicated to George B. Vashon, a 19th-century abolitionist, educator, lawyer and writer. Jim Cunningham attended the ceremony, and spoke with Paul N.D. Thornell, great-grandson of George B. V... more

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Recent Guests

Patricia Halverson
Viola da Gamba; co-founder
Chatham Baroque
Episode: Chatham Baroque Announces 35th Anniversary Season
Deborah Sunya Moore
Vice President in charge of all programming at Chautauqua; Chief Program Officer
Chautauqua Institution
Episode: Deborah Sunya Moore Previews Chautauqua 2026
Greg Kunde
Renowned tenor
Opera/Performance
Episode: Pittsburgh Festival Opera - The Three Tenors
John Osborn
Tenor
Opera
Episode: Pittsburgh Festival Opera - The Three Tenors
James Gourlay
Maestro, River City Brass conductor
River City Brass
Episode: River City Brass at Bach, Beethoven and Brunch
Algirdas Matonas
Euphonium player, member of River City Brass
River City Brass
Episode: River City Brass at Bach, Beethoven and Brunch
Luz Manriquez
Teacher at CMU Preparatory School, pianist and educator
Carnegie Mellon University Preparatory School
Episode: CMU Preparatory School Concerto Fest
Alex Shen
Student pianist participating in the Concerto Fest
CMU Preparatory School
Episode: CMU Preparatory School Concerto Fest
Dan Kamin
Acclaimed sleight of hand artist and mime
Episode: THE MAGIC LESSON with Dan Kamin

Hosts

Jim Cunningham
Host of arts-focused conversations, frequently guiding interviews with writers, dancers, and administrators.
Anna Singer
Co-host engaging artists and organizational leaders, with a focus on Pittsburgh's arts scene.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Yin’s Need This Podcast

    WQED is The Voice of the Arts in Pittsburgh and these easy-to-digest episodes give listeners a taste of the Brugh’s finest cultural amenities, attractions, and special events. Monitor the show weekly for unique and memorable content from a team committed to supporting the community’s non-profit arts organizations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pittsburgh Jon
    United States3 years ago
  • Gem of a podcast for Pgh cultural scene

    This is a great way to stay up to date on the cultural scene around the Pittsburgh region. WQED FM hosts, led by Jim Cunningham and Anna Singer, interview a wide variety of creative types and cultural influencers to hear their insights and anecdotes. With exclusive interviews, Voice of the Arts connects listeners with local talent, leaders and scene-makers, as well as national and international artists who come to town.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steele_City
    United States8 years ago

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Guests are varied and knowledgeable, giving practical insights into programming and production.
Listeners appreciate the focus on Pittsburgh's cultural scene and the accessible, insider-style interviews.
The show pairs local talent with broader cultural context, helping audiences connect with artists and institutions.

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Hamlet - The Bad Quarto
Q: What is unique about the rehearsal and space for this production?
Rehearsals emphasize exploration, active analysis, and backstory-building in a home space, transitioning to a tight, intimate Rauh Studio Theater with a thrust configuration to maximize audience proximity.
Hamlet - The Bad Quarto
Q: How does the cast handle the name changes and different relationships?
They describe embracing the renamed roles as a deliberate reimagining that can illuminate power dynamics and motivations anew, while preserving core plot beats.
Hamlet - The Bad Quarto
Q: Why Hamlet using the First Quarto instead of the Folio?
The guests explain that Q1 presents a more mysterious, sometimes harsher text with different character names, offering a fresh interpretation and a tighter, more compact narrative that suits a two-hour staging.
East Winds Symphonic Band to Open Bach, Beethoven and Brunch
Q: What can each of you say to get to those people that have maybe heard about Bach, Beethoven and Brunch and have never attended a concert?
The hosts encourage attendees to bring the family for Father's Day, enjoy a picnic, and experience the unique outdoor setting, promising a varied program that appeals to different tastes and the chance to see the band perform at a high level.
Talking Pride & Drag with Kaydence McQueen
Q: How do you approach creating a Kaydence performance—does it start with the look, the music, or a story?
Process is varied: sometimes it starts with a song, a story, or an idea, and then she pulls ideas from fashion archives and social media, ensuring a strong narrative through the number.

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A culturally focused program featuring conversations with artists, arts administrators, and performers across Pittsburgh's vibrant scene. Episodes span orchestral programming, dance and theater production, museum programming, and innovative cross-disciplinary projects, with frequent emphasis on community engagement, regional arts ecosystems, and the practicalities of presenting work in urban spaces. Notable through-lines include collaborations between local institutions and visiting artists, explorations of audience experience, and the role of arts organizations in shaping civic culture. The show often highlights leadership stories, production details, and the behind-the-scenes decisions that help bring ambitious arts events to life, making... more

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Recent guests on Voice of the Arts include:

1. Patricia Halverson
2. Deborah Sunya Moore
3. Greg Kunde
4. John Osborn
5. James Gourlay
6. Algirdas Matonas
7. Luz Manriquez
8. Alex Shen

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