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People around Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, know the word “gumbands.”It’s a regionalism, a somewhat wacky word that some call an example of “Pittsburghese.” A gumband is simply a rubber band, and we all know those words too, but we also often have a bit of pride in our exclusive Pittsburgh vocabulary. WQED’s longtime producer Rick Sebak is the host, and he works closely with podcast creator Rich Capaldi who has been producing at WQED since 2017.
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A new series that opens conversations between artists and their contemporaries. "Artists in the World" uplifts artistic voices and explores multiple histories, geographies, and current events while creating space for new ideas and possibilities. Hosted by Carnegie Museum of Art's director of education and public programs, Dana Bishop-Root, and WQED-FM's artistic director, Jim Cunningham, the new podcast series features cross-disciplinary conversations, artist talks, readings, and performance ...
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Jim Cunningham reports daily from the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's travels on their European Festivals Tour.
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Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival 2024
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August Wilson African American Cultural Center CEO and Artistic Director, Janis Burley, explains the many events of the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival. The Festival, that runs from September 19-22, includes two days of free events, ticketed happenings at the Cultural Center, the Jazz train from New York to Pittsburgh, and multiple community…
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POTUS, A Farcical Play at City Theatre
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City Theatre is starting up its 2024-2025 season with a brand new Broadway play, POTUS Or Behind Every Great Dumba** are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive. Actresses Tamara Tunie, Lara Hayhurst, and Missy Moreno, describes the plot of this farcical play, and each of their hilarious characters in the show. Ankle monitors, secret liaisons, and a w…
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Co-Artistic Directors of Chatham Baroque, Scott Pauley and Andrew Fouts, spoke about their upcoming Peanut Butter and Jam Sessions. The first session, Fall Into Music, will be at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve on Saturday, September 14th at 10 am. This free RAD day event is perfect for preschoolers and grown-ups! This event features live music by C…
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Pittsburgh Symphony violinist, Irene Cheng, visited the QED Morning Show with Jim Cunningham to speak about the Pittsburgh Symphony Musicians of Steel 5K run in Millvale. The 5K starts with a concert at 9 am on September 14 with Orchestra Denial, led by trumpet Neal Berntsen. You can register to run or walk and participate in the fun run on the spo…
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There is a new opera company in town, SERIO! Louisa Jonason, artistic and music director of SERIO, and soprano Mary Beth Sederburg, discuss their upcoming performance of The Medium. The show runs at Pittsburgh Music Academy on September 13 to 15th. Louisa talks about creating SERIO out of a desire to have performers sing a complete role, as opposed…
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Baroque to Blues at Tuesday Musical Club
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It's the Kaplan Duo, from Baroque times to Gershwin! President of Tuesday Musical Club, Nanette Kaplan Solomon, and her sister, Iris Kaplan Rosenthal, spoke about their upcoming recital concert on Tuesday, September 17th at 1 pm. This free concert will be at Rodef Shalom's Levy Hall. The sisters highlight the recital's program, and the challenges i…
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Murder and Intrigue at Pittsburgh Public Theater
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It's a classic murder mystery, suspenseful and intriguing. Director, Celine Rosenthal, and actress, Brooke Turner, discuss the Pittsburgh Public Theater's upcoming show, Dial M for Murder, running from September 11th to September 29th. This new adaptation of the play and movie we all know brings into focus LGBTQ+ themes as Margot Wendice grapples w…
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James Santelli - RAD Days 2024
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It's September, and that means free RAD Days are here again! Communications Manager for Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD), James Santelli, spoke about their free RAD days that continues until October 6th. Free Hay Days at Hartwood Acres, performances at the Pittsburgh Public Theater, and tours of PNC Park are just a few of the more than 60 fr…
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James DeMasi - The Beatrice Institute
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JJames DeMasi, Executive Director of the Beatrice Institute, talks about their presentation with Manfred Honeck, On Great Composers and the Spirituality of Music. This talk will be on Thursday, September 19, at 7:30 pm at First Baptist Church on North Bellefield Avenue. The event is free but there is also a reception at Soldiers and Sailors Memoria…
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Elizabeth Huffman - Pittsburgh International Classic Theatre
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The new Artistic Director of Pittsburgh International and Classic Theater (PICT), Elizabeth Huffman, spoke about the first Pittsburgh production of Andy Warhol’s Tomato. The play was written by Vine Melocchi, who was born in McKeesport but more recently works as an actor and playwright in Los Angeles. Elizabeth directs the show and the play feature…
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Composer, doctor, and author, Robert Burns Arnot, spoke about his recent transition from medical doctor to classical composer. He highlights his career of studying the trumpet at the New England Conservatory of Music under Paul Gay in middle school. Though he showed an interest and talent for composition, he focused on his medical studies for many …
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Chantal Braziel and Edward Leonard
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Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh opens their season with a concert at Rodef Shalom Temple's Levy Hall on Saturday, September 7th at 7:30 pm. Conductor Edward Leonard and soloist Chantal Braziel talked with Jim Cunningham about the program. Songs and Serenades feature Osvoldo Golihof’s Three Songs for Soprano, Reza Vali’s Calligraphy No 19, and Tchai…
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Anna Clyne and Eric Jacobsen
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Composer, Anna Clyne, and founding member of The Knights chamber orchestra, Eric Jacobsen, discuss their new recording, Shorthand, which was recently released on SONY Classical. It's an album of all Anna Clyne compositions with Yo Yo Ma, Avi Avital, Colin Jaconsen, and Pekka Kuusisto as guest artists. Anna discusses how it happened and Eric highlig…
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Conductor Christopher Franklin returns to Pittsburgh to conduct an opera for the first time in his home town. The opera he will lead on September 8th for Pittsburgh Festival Opera is "Adriana Lecouvreur" by Francesco Cilea.Christopher highlights his career after completing high school in Pittsburgh before heading off to Macalester College to study …
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Contemporary Craft - Gei: The Beauty of Ephemeral and Eternal
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Contemporary Craft is unveiling a new exhibition soon called Gei: The Beauty of Ephemeral and Eternal! Director of Exhibitions and Operations, Yu-San Cheng, highlights how this exhibition celebrates the harmonizing impermanence and eternity in Japan's cultural tapestry through the interplay of Ikebana, Japanese traditional flower arranging. Yu-San …
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Pittsburgh Festival Opera - Adriana LeCouvreur
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Pittsburgh Festival Opera is back with a concert opera! Musical Director, Christopher Franklin, Mezzo-Soprano, Marianne Cornetti, and tenor, Victor Starsky, spoke about their upcoming performance of Adriana LeCouvreur on Sunday, September 8th at 6 pm at the Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland. Marianne describes the plot, and why it is a challenging ope…
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David Oresick - The Mattress Factory
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It's an update from the Mattress Factory Contemporary Art Museum! Executive Director, David Oresick, talks about their upcoming events, including one on Wednesday, September 4th, After Hours: Greer Lankton Archives, that features a deep dive into the archives of artist Greer Lankton. David also highlights the permanent exhibition of Greer Lankton's…
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In this Voice of the Arts episode, we sit down with Benjamin Aysan from Turkish Cultural Center Pittsburgh, to discuss the upcoming Turkish and Central Asian Food and Culture festival. This event will be held in Schenley plaza on Saturday, September 7th, and will run from 10 am to 8 pm. Come and join in on the celebration of Central Asian Culture w…
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Stage 62 - Rob James and Rachel Perry
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Director at Stage 62 Theater, Rob James, joins board member and actress, Rachel Perry, to discuss Reprises and Reunions, A 62 Year Musical Celebration in Carnegie, on Saturday, September 7 at 7:30 pm. The evening features 25 songs selected from over 280 productions, including hits from Hello Dolly, Guys and Dolls, The Sound of Music, Evita, Joseph …
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Brady Collins and Nicole Lennartz - Sewickley Heights History Center
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Soprano, Brady Collins, and Radiant Strings founder and Violinist, Nicole Lennartz, discusses their upcoming performance at The Gilded Gala at Sewickley Heights History Center on Friday, September 6th at 8 pm. Nicole talks about her upbringings in Squirrel Hill, teaching at Pittsburgh Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) school, and the creation of …
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Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Park - Twelfth Night
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It's Shakespeare meets Jimmy Buffet and... the White Lotus?! Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks stops by to discuss their latest rendition of Twelfth Night, a tropical romp. Director Nick Hrutkay, Founder Jennifer Tober, actors Aaron Crutchfield, and Charles David "Stoney" Richards, highlight how this Shakespeare play has been turned into a summer…
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Two Block Walk - Prothaven and Construction Junction
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Join Camden Jennings and Sam Kusic from Protohaven, as well as Melissa Mongelli from Construction Junction to learn about their upcoming Two Block Walk happing this Saturday, August 31st from 2pm to 6 pm, as well as their Sip, Shop, & Save event happening immediately afterward from 6 pm to 8 pm. Both events are free and registration is not required…
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Matt Smith - Allegheny Conference of Community Development
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Matt Smith, Chief Growth Officer for the Allegheny Conference on Community Development talks with Jim Cunningham about the Pittsburgh Symphony's European Tour where representatives from the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance will join with German business leaders to develop new connections for Pittsburgh.Kirjoittanut WQED Multimedia
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Sounds of Pittsburgh Chorus 50th Anniversary
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Sounds of Pittsburgh Chorus is turning 50 this year as a chapter of Sweet Adeline's International! This worldwide organization of women singers is committed to advancing the musical art form of the barbershop four-part harmony, but Sounds of Pittsburgh sings more than just that. Music Director David Wallace, President Lois Treloar, and chorus membe…
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It's time to put on your shoes and grab your artist's cap! Director of Adult Education and Community Outreach at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Gabe Tilove, spoke with Voice of the Arts about their upcoming Botanical Boutique at Mellon Park from September 6th to the 8th, as a part of the Craftsman Guild's annual fine art festival, A Fai…
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Mark O. Hubbard - Author of "Ara"
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A Notre Dame Alumni, Mark O. Hubbord, spoke about his new book "Ara - The Life and Legacy of a Notre Dame Legend—The Authorized Biography of Coach Ara Parseghian" with Danny Flynn. Mark discussed how he came up with having former Pittsburgh Steeler running back Rocky Bleier to write the foreword for the book. This book is a tribute to Parseghian’s …
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Kathryn Spitz-Cohan - ReelAbilities Film Pittsburgh
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It is almost September, and that means Film Pittsburgh has another film festival right around the corner! Executive Director of Film Pittsburgh, Kathryn Spitz-Cohan, discusses their upcoming festival, ReelAbilities, that will showcase films highlighting a wide range of disabilities from September 5th to the 11th, both in-person and virtually! Hear …
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Anqwenique - Chamber Music Pittsburgh
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Summer is coming to a close, but the concerts keep going! Vocalist and educator, Anqwenique discuss their upcoming performance at Chamber Music Pittsburgh's Just Summer Concert Series on Wednesday, August 28th at the Highline in the South Side. It will be a mix of good music, with food and beverage from Sly Fox Brewery. Anqwenique also discusses he…
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Patrick Cannon - Little Lake Theatre Company
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Even though summer is coming to an end, there is still time to get to the Lake! Little Lake Theatre Company's Executive Director, Patrick Cannon, swings by to discuss the rest of their 2023-2024 season that includes farces, dramas, and two Christmas shows perfect for the whole family! Keep an eye out in October to hear about their upcoming 2024-202…
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Jason and Sean Neukom violin and viola of the Beo Quartet describe for Jim Cunningham the fun of their upcoming events at Unity Chapel in Latrobe on August 22 for the Westmoreland Symphony and September 10 at Bar Marco. The program for the Strip District concert features Beethoven, Smetana, and a new piece written by Sean with inspiration from his …
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Atithi Studios - Michael Fratangelo Refugee
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Join Michael Fratangelo to learn about his upcoming exhibition, ref•u•gee, opening Saturday, August 17, 2024. Inspired by the masses crossing the Mediterranean from North Africa. Learn about his inspiration, artistic process, and his day-to-day. “Above all,” Michael Says, “it’s a show about humanity”.…
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Jeffrey Dorsey and Sam Laffey - Union Project
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Jeffrey Dorsey and Sam Laffey from the Union Project sit down with our host to discuss their upcoming appearance at Family Fun Days in partnership with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Learn about the Wheel Mobile, how it works, and what kind of art you can expect to make. This free event will take place on August, 25, 2024 on Federal Street, outside of PNC…
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Marty Ashby and Sarah Aziz
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Executive Producer at Manchester Craftsmen's Guild and extraordinary jazz guitarist, Marty Ashby, joined Interim Vice President of Programming and Manager of DEAI Initiatives with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Sarah Aziz, to talk about the thirty year history of Jazz Live Concerts in the Katz Plaza Downtown on Penn Avenue. Marty and Sarah discuss …
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Dana Bishop Root and Daniel Singer - Carnegie Museum of Art's Inside Out
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It's time to dance, listen to good music, and explore one of Pittsburgh's richest art museums! Director of Education and Public Programs at the Carnegie Museum of Art (CMOA), Dana Bishop-Root, and Musical Director of the Mendelssohn Choir, Daniel Singer, spoke about their upcoming collaboration for the next concert of CMOA's Inside Out summer conce…
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Pianist and From the Top creator, Christopher O ' Riley, shares his thoughts about J.S. Bach's Well Tempered Clavier which he has just recorded for the Navona label. He's thought deeply about Bach for many years applying the Chinese concept of Ma to the cover art and considered what should happen in the space between the notes. In his conversation …
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Amanda Gillen and Dawn Brean - The Frick Pittsburgh
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A new exhibition is coming to Pittsburgh at the Frick, featuring 10 centuries of Islamic Art. Chief Curator and Director of Collections, Dawn Brean, and Director of Learning and Visitor Experience, Amanda Gillen, spoke about this new exhibition, entitled Treasured Ornament, that will be on display from August 17th to October 20th. In this podcast, …
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C Street Brass play on August 21st, 7:30pm at the High Line on the South Side. Brass members Hakim Bilal and Gabriel Colby spoke with WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham about this free concert. Plus, hear the Brass perform Billy Joel's Lullaby and Besame Mucho live in our studio.Kirjoittanut WQED Multimedia
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Join us for an insightful interview with Cammie Brady, the Creative Manager, and Ash Andrews, the Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse, as they discuss the upcoming community event at Westinghouse Park on August 4th. Discover the inspiration behind this unique gathering and learn about the various activities, including han…
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Douglas-Jayd Burn and Brian Gurley
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The summer organ recital series at St Paul Cathedral in Oakland wraps up August 4 with Douglas Jayd-Burn playing the Beckerath organ in a free concert. The program includes Carillon by Louis Vierne, Bach and a show stopper by Leon Boellmann. Douglas describes his music making at the St Paul Episcopal church in Mount Lebanon and his recent addition …
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Anthony Taddeo - Alla Boara
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Founder and drummer of Italian sextet Alla Boara, Anthony Taddeo, discusses their upcoming performance on August 14th at The Highline on the South Side as a part of Chamber Music Pittsburgh's free "Just Summer" Concert series. Taddeo highlights their performance with Ukranian violinist, Yaryna Tsarynska, and their love of performing little known It…
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Jim Whipple - Renaissance City Winds - Bach, Beethoven and Brunch
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The 2024 City of Pittsburgh Bach, Beethoven and Brunch concert series concludes this Sunday, July 28th, with a performance by the Renaissance City Winds. Jim Whipple stopped by WQED-FM to talk about the program, the history of the group, the rich history of classical music composers in Pittsburgh and more.…
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Montae Russell and Roosevelt Watts - Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company
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Director and Homestead native, Montae Russell, and actor Roosevelt Watts, discuss their upcoming performance of August Wilson's last cycle play, Radio Golf. They will be performing in this production produced by the Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company on August 10th to September 14th outside, behind the August Wilson House on Bedford Avenue in t…
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Melessie Clark and Brett Mack - Quantum Theater
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Melessie Clark and Brett Mack star in Eugene O Neill's A Moon for the Misbegotten with Quantum Theater at the Long Vue Club overlooking the Allegheny Valley August 2 -25. They spoke with Jim Cunningham about the play and why it is a masterpiece today having been judged a failure after opening night. Does it end happily? Spoiler alert. The power of …
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Jacob Gruss - Organ Series
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Jacob Gruss closes out the final recital of The Westminster’s Annual Organ Summer Series on Thursday July 25th, at 5:00 pm. Jacob, an Organ Scholar entering his fourth year at the Juilliard School in New York City, came to WQED-FM to discuss his path to becoming an Organist, with Jim Cunnningham and volunteer Danny Flynn.…
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A Concert by Candlelight
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Episode 2 of "Outside the Box Office" by WQED-FM intern, Oliver Arner.Kirjoittanut WQED Multimedia
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Brandon Rauch - Vocal Confluence
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Artistic Director of Vocal Confluence, Brandon Rauch, spoke about the ensemble's upcoming performance at Bach, Beethoven, and Brunch, this Sunday, July 21st, at Mellon Park from 10:30 am to noon. The group will be performing a mix of pop songs, musical theater numbers, classic rock, and jazz in their program entitled, I Want to See You Be Brave. Br…
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Concert Connoisseur, Pittsburgh Edition episode 3 by Lucienne Byrne.Kirjoittanut WQED Multimedia
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Episode 1 - Carnegie Museum Hall
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Concert Connoisseur, Pittsburgh Edition episode 2 from Lucienne BryneKirjoittanut WQED Multimedia
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Episode 4 - PPG Paints Arena
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