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Voice of the Arts

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

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

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Latest Episodes

The Lindsay Theater's 2026 summer season is bringing back the 90s! Their Director of Communications and Media Relations, Josh Axelrod, stopped by the WQED-FM studio to chat with Anna Singer about the lineup.

The series opens with Jerry Maguire, whic... more

Bach, Beethoven, and Brunch returns to Mellon Park this summer! The City of Pittsburgh's Special Events Coordinator Melissa Culbertson speaks with Bryan Sejvar about the lineup.

East Winds Symphonic Band kicks off the series on June 21st, followed b... more

Renaissance City Winds hosts an America 250 concert this weekend! Bassoonist and composer R. James Whipple and organist Mark Brampton Smith speak with Jim Cunningham about the program.

The concert features a touring program, which includes John Know... more

The Mariposas Galácticas is an 8-piece Cumbia Klezmer Punk band from Philadelphia, PA. Combining band members’ South American and Jewish ancestries, the band creates a unique diasporic sound that gets audiences everywhere dancing with rebellious joy.... more

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Recent Guests

Melissa Culbertson
Special Events Program Coordinator, City of Pittsburgh Office of Special Events
City of Pittsburgh
Episode: Bach, Beethoven and Brunch Returns!
James Whipple
Founding member of Renaissance City Winds
Renaissance City Winds
Episode: Renaissance City Winds - Pipes, Reeds, and Horns
Mark Brampton Smith
Organist
Renaissance City Winds
Episode: Renaissance City Winds - Pipes, Reeds, and Horns
Maria Paz Ordoñez
Lead vocalist and acoustic guitarist of Mariposas Galácticas
Mariposas Galácticas
Episode: Mariposas Galácticas at Three Rivers Arts Festival
Gary Galapagos
Lead electric guitarist of Mariposas Galácticas
Mariposas Galácticas
Episode: Mariposas Galácticas at Three Rivers Arts Festival
Ariel Goodman
Clarinet player and vocalist of Mariposas Galácticas
Mariposas Galácticas
Episode: Mariposas Galácticas at Three Rivers Arts Festival
Carlos Clark
Bassoonist and curator of the event
Chamber Music Pittsburgh
Episode: Chamber Music Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Performs 2026
Jennifer Orchard
Violinist with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Episode: Chamber Music Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Performs 2026
Omari Abdul-Alim
Violinist
Independent/**/ Hope Academy connections mentioned
Episode: Chamber Music Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Performs 2026

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.

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    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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Joe Negri: A Homemade Musician
Q: How did you first become acquainted with Joe Negri?
Joe was a familiar presence from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood; many of us knew him through the neighborhood, and in time we discovered his deep musical talent and generous spirit.
Sacred Nine Project - Foster's Foils
Q: What will we hear in this concert that helps reframe Stephen Foster's legacy?
The concert will feature a mix of Foster's pieces alongside spirituals and abolitionist songs by contemporaries, with a goal of decentering Foster and presenting historical material through the voices of those harmed by his era, including choral settings and new arrangements by Leo.
Sacred Nine Project - Foster's Foils
Q: Tell me a little bit about how that all began.
Sacred Nine Project started by accident when I was leafing through the storied Southern Harmony and encountered troubling hymns that echo a manifest destiny worldview, which inspired a broader effort to illuminate those perspectives rather than ignore them.
Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestra's Season Finale at Heinz Hall!
Q: So tell me what's happening tomorrow with this concert.
The concert at Heinz Hall will feature a large, combined presentation of all Trypo ensembles, followed by individual performances, including a new work and major classical pieces, culminating with a shared performance that showcases the growth of the organization.
Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra Live - Pre Concert Interviews
Q: What was the audition experience like for Rice and the year ahead after graduation?
AJ describes the typical excerpts used in auditions, the Mozart Concerto in G major, and the personal journey toward a flute performance degree at Rice University.

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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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1. Melissa Culbertson
2. James Whipple
3. Mark Brampton Smith
4. Maria Paz Ordoñez
5. Gary Galapagos
6. Ariel Goodman
7. Carlos Clark
8. Jennifer Orchard

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