Voice of the Arts

DEJA Magazine's Art Director, Chloe Paris Simpson, stopped by the studio to chat with WQED producer Nick Zaller about print media, the Pittsburgh arts scene, and her new documentary film, Take Up Space.Chloe talks about the importance of physical media, working with Mark Bluemle, the DEJA's Editor in Chief, and fostering a live music scene in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood. She relates the positive community response to DEJA's first issue, how the magazine intertwines with the music venue, Haven, and hopes it can be a space for arts coverage and growth.Chloe also plugs an upcoming screening of her new short documentary, Take Up Space, which builds on her first documentary, The Scene Will Never Die, about Pittsburgh's public music history. Take Up Space explores what it means to do just that, both personally and as a community.There will be a free screening of Take Up Space at Haven in Oakland on Tuesday, February 3rd at 7:00pm. More information about the event, and an RSVP form, can be found on Chloe'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.

Pittsburgh Opera presents Benjamin Britten's "Curlew River" January 24th through February 1st at Calvary Episcopal Church in Shadyside. WQED-FM's Anna Singer spoke with Logan Wagner, who sings the role of the Madwoman. 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.

Pittsburgh Opera presents Benjamin Britten's "Curlew River" January 24th through February 1st at Calvary Episcopal Church in Shadyside. WQED-FM's Anna Singer spoke with Erik Nordstrom, who sings the role of the Ferryman. 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.

Pittsburgh Opera presents Benjamin Britten's "Curlew River" January 24th through February 1st at Calvary Episcopal Church in Shadyside. WQED-FM's Anna Singer spoke with Stage Director Dana Kinney, who said it was a challenge to figure out how to present the opera. 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.

Pittsburgh Opera presents Benjamin Britten's "Curlew River" January 24th through February 1st at Calvary Episcopal Church in Shadyside. WQED-FM's Anna Singer spoke with Pittsburgh Opera Music Director Antony Walker about the piece, saying he's not a conductor in the traditional sense. 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.

In 2025, Computer Reach celebrated its 25th anniversary! Executive Director Dave Sevick speaks with Jim Cunningham about helping bridge the "digital divide" and improving digital literacy.Dave talks about his work as an Apple consultant and using those skills to help his local school district, which inspired him to start Computer Reach. Computer Reach makes technology available to people most in need through refurbished equipment, computer literacy, training, and support. Dave discusses working with communities in the East End, where Computer Reach is headquartered, and reaching individuals throughout the Greater Pittsburgh area. He also encourages listeners to donate any and all computers, especially laptops, to help with their efforts in providing computers and internet to community members.You can learn more about Computer Reach, their mission, and discover opportunities to donate at https://www.computerreach.org/. 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.

Professor Greg Jackson, creator of the podcast History That Doesn't Suck!, joins the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra for Unlikely Union: A Storytelling Symphony of America, a live experience combining history and music. Greg and Westmoreland Symphony Executive Director Michael Rozell joined Jim Cunningham live on the QED Morning Show to talk about it.Greg discusses the content of the program, covering 100 years of American history, starting right here in the Ohio River Valley during the formation of our country and going all the way up to the Civil War. Michael talks about the original score that was developed specifically for this show, the collaboration between the WSO and Greg's team, and the excitement surrounding this unique format. Greg also provides background on his podcast, which aims to make history accessible and entertaining through stories about individuals.In addition to the live event, this production will be filmed as part of PBS's America 250 celebration to air on public television.Don't miss this one-of-a-kind experience on Saturday, January 17th at 7:30pm at the Palace Theatre in Greensburg. More information and tickets can be found on the Westmoreland Symphony 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.

Chatham Baroque's upcoming concert showcases the musical journey and influence of Queen Christina of Sweden! Managing and Artistic Director Scott Pauley and soprano Pascale Beaudin joined Anna Singer live on QED's afternoon show to talk about the program.Pascale and Scott explain how they discovered Christina and detail her arts contributions, from her reign of Sweden to her abdication, and her conversion to Catholicism and relocation to Rome. Christina became a leading patron of the arts in Baroque Rome, supporting a wide scope of composers, founding an arts academy, and opening an opera house.Chatham Baroque will be joined for this concert by Pascale, as well as violinist Carmen Johnson Pajaro and Anna O’Connell playing the Italian triple harp. The program includes diverse vocal and instrumental repertoire, from French works by Lully to Roman composers like Corelli and Scarlatti.There are three opportunities to hear music from Queen Christina from January 23rd-25th. Friday and Saturday's performances will be held at 7:30pm at Hicks Memorial Chapel in Highland Park. Sunday's 2:30pm concert is at Rodef Shalom's Levy Hall. Visit Chatham Baroque's website for more information and to get tickets. 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 Opera present La Clemenza di Tito, one of the last operas written by Mozart! CMU graduate student, baritone Holden Seward, joined Jim Cunningham back in November 2025 to talk about the opera.La Clemenza di Tito follows Roman emperor Tito Vespasian, with betrayal, jealousy, and political complexities. Holden will play the role of Publio, leader of the Praetorian guard and Tito's right-hand man. He walks Jim through how production has progressed and the rehearsal process. He also discusses his opera journey, coming to Pittsburgh, and studying at CMU with Daniel Teadt.Holden also teases his upcoming work on Schubert's song cycle, Die schöne Müllerin, and collaborating with pianist Billie Miller, both on the Mozart and the Schubert.La Clemenza di Tito opens January 29th and runs through February 1st at the Philip Chosky Theater. Thursday-Saturday performances are at 8:00pm and Sunday's matinee is at 2:00pm. More information and tickets can be found at the CMU Opera 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.

Pittsburgh Opera announced on Tuesday, January 13th, the hiring of William Powers as its new General Director, effective July 1st, 2026. Bill joined both Jim Cunningham and Anna Singer on QED's Morning and Afternoon shows to talk about this exciting change.Bill has been the Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra since 2021, and prior to that he spent 14 years with Pittsburgh Opera as Director of Artistic Administration, and then as Managing Director. He talks with Jim about the energetic future of classical music and the importance of fostering the education of young artists. He also teases some of his vision about the future of Pittsburgh Opera.Bill's morning interview was also accompanied by a performance of "I Want Magic" from André Previn’s A Streetcar Named Desire, sung by Pittsburgh Opera Resident Artist Lauryn Davis and accompanied by Assistant Coach and pianist James Lesniak.Anna and Bill discuss his history with Pittsburgh Opera and his return to the organization. Bill also dives deeper into his professional and personal life, including how he met his wife, soprano Sari Gruber. Anna and Bill have an optimistic chat about the state of opera as an art form. 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 19th Annual Let Freedom Sing Concert celebrates the social justice legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr through vocal & instrumental music and spoken word. Director Dr. Herbert Jones joined Anna Singer live to talk about the concert.Featured on this year's program are The Heritage Gospel Chorale of Pittsburgh, the Rodman Street Baptist Church Choir, MLK Festival Choir, and acclaimed operatic soprano Zuly Inirio. Dr. Jones walks Anna through the music, which includes tributes to gospel legend Richard Smallwood. A jazz trio will accompany the singers, and WAMO 107.3 radio personality KiKi B. Jones will serve as celebrity Emcee.This year's Let Freedom Sing Concert will take place at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater in East Liberty on Monday, January 19th at 7:30pm. Admission is pay what moves you, and attendees are encouraged to bring canned goods to donate to East End Cooperative Ministry Food Bank. More information about the concert and tickets can be found on http://www.letfreedomsing.net/. 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.

Cellist Gautier Capuçon has a new CD: Gaïa! He spoke with Jim Cunningham about this record.All pieces included on the album were inspired by the Earth, with compositions from Max Richter, Xavier Foley, Joe Hisaishi, and many others. Gautier talks about drawing his own inspiration from our planet's beauty and climate situation. Gaïa was recorded in the mountains of Bavaria, Germany, which Gautier believes aided in capturing the message of music, and a promotional video was shot at Mont Blanc.Find more information about Gautier Capuçon and about Gaïa at Gautier's website. Gautier will also return to Pittsburgh to play Dvořák’s Cello Concerto with the Pittsburgh Symphony on Friday, February 6th and Sunday, February 8th. Information about that performance can be found on the PSO'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.

Dean of Duquesne University's Mary Pappert School of Music, David Allen Wehr, joined Jim Cunningham live on the QED Morning Show to talk about the second concert in his Music On the Bluff Series, The Dean's List Concert II: Violin/Horn.David talks about his long-time correspondence with the Pittsburgh Symphony's Concertmaster, David McCarroll, and crafting this concert's program together. Included on the program are Beethoven's Sonata in D Major for Violin and Piano, Op. 12, no. 1 and Debussy's Sonata for Violin and Piano. The two will be joined by PSO French hornist William Caballero for Brahms' Horn Trio.David also plays an excerpt from Beethoven's Piano Sonata, Op. 109, which is also on the program for concert program.The Dean's List Concert II: Violin/Horn will be held this Sunday, January 11th at 3:00pm, with a pre-concert discussion with David McCarrol at 2:30pm. Check out the Bluff Series website for more information and to get tickets. 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.

Prime Stage Theatre presents Freedom House: Giving Life a Second Chance, which tells the story of the nation's first EMS system, started in Pittsburgh's Hill District neighborhood. Playwright L.E. McCullough joins Melissa Black to talk about the show.L.E. explains the history of Freedom House Ambulance Service and the community members who came together to build its foundation. He also talks about being inspired to write the play after seeing WQED's documentary about Freedom House, The FIRST Responders. In addition to the play's run, there will be a post-show discussion on opening night, January 24th, with Dr. Rickquel Tripp from the Pitt School of Emergency Medicine. Prime Stage will also partner with MCG Jazz for a Pittsburgh Jazz Legacy concert on January 26th at 7:30pm, performed on the Freedom House set.L.E. and Melissa also discuss Prime Stage Theatre's annual High School Drama Awards, and what's happening next in Prime Stage's season.Freedom House: Giving Life a Second Chance runs at the New Hazlett Center for Performing Arts from January 23rd to February 1st. More information about the play and ticket information can be found on Prime Stage Theatre'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.

Third Presbyterian Church kicks off their Music at Third 2026 Spring Concert Series with "Under the Same Sky," a program interweaving Yiddish Tangos and fragments from the writings of Etty Hillesum. Lenny Young and Raquel Winnica Young joined Jim Cunningham live on the QED Morning Show to talk about the concert.Etty Hillesum was a Dutch Jewish writer known for her diaries and letters written while she worked for the Amsterdam Jewish Council and at Westerbork transit camp. Raquel talks about Etty's life and experience during the Holocaust, and combining her writings with music for this program. Lenny speaks about the music on the program, which includes Yiddish music from musical theater and from the ghettos of Eastern Europe. Raquel, mezzo soprano, and Lenny, oboe/English horn, will be performing, as well as pianist Douglas Levine.Jim also plays recordings of Lenny and Raquel performing. Lenny played Telemann's Sonata in A minor, and Raquel sang Carlos Guastavino's The Rose and the Willow, with pianist Billy Joe Miller. Raquel wraps up the interview with an excerpt of one of Etty Hillesum's diaries."Under the Same Sky" will take place on Saturday, January 17th at 7:30pm at Third Presbyterian Church. Admission is by free-will donation. The concert will also be live-streamed on Third Presbyterian'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 second concert in Tuesday Musical Club's recital series, Folk Songs with a Classical Twist, is coming up on January 13th. Organizer Catherine Crotty, horn Barbara Folb, and trombone Justin Miller joined Jim Cunningham for a live performance and chat about the concert.Catherine talks about the program, featuring Six Studies in English Folksong by Vaughan Williams; Four Folk Songs for Soprano, Viola and Piano, arranged by Alan Smith; Selections from "Five American Folk Songs Sketches," arranged by Brett Edwards; and Dvořák's famous Dumky Piano Trio, Op. 90. Catherine will play piano on the Dvořák for the concert. Barbara and Justin talk about their piece, the Edwards, who is an Arizona State University. They also played the second movement of the piece, "Shenandoah," in the QED studio.Catherine, Barbara, and Justin discuss membership in Tuesday Musical Club and the opportunities that come with it. Catherine explains her musical background at the Cincinnati Conservatory. Justin plays with Shadyside Brass, and both he and Barbara are principals in the Edgewood Symphony. Barbara speaks on her background in library science.Don't miss Folk Songs with a Classical Twist on January 13th at 1:00pm at Rodef Shalom's Levy Hall. Visit Tuesday Musical Club's website for more information. 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.

Longtime friend of Classical QED Christopher O'Riley just released a new album of piano arrangements titled LOTUSLAND. He joined Jim Cunningham on Zoom for a deep dive into the record.Christopher explains the title of the album, which comes from the historic estate of Madame Ganna Walska in Montecito, California, which is now a botanical garden. The artwork for this album compiles photographs taken at the Lotusland estate. The only un-arranged piece on the track-list is Cyril Scott's Lotus Land, Op. 47, No. 1. Christopher also talks about the making of the album, recording on a Bösendorfer piano, and collaborating with his wife, Kate. Notable arrangements include Pittsburgher Billy Strayhorn's "Chelsea Bridge," "Very Good Advice" from Alice in Wonderland, "Johanna" from Sweeney Todd, and Erik Satie's "Je Te Veux." Jim and Christopher play excerpts of these arrangements and more.LOTUSLAND is available now--visit Christopher's website to purchase a signed copy. 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 holidays are in full swing at the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh!Jim Cunningham speaks with Senior Director of Marketing and Communications Stefanie Cedro Mohr and Carnegie Museum of Art Director of Education and Public Programs Dana Bishop-Root live on the QED Morning Show about how the Art and History Museums are spending the season.Dana talks about Carnegie Trees, five firs located in the Hall of Architecture and coordinated by the Women's Committee. This year's theme is inspired by Jules Verne's Around the World in 80 Days, and the trees are accompanied by sound, creating an immersive multi-sensory experience. The Museum of Art is also currently displaying the Neapolitan presepio, a centuries-old nativity tradition from Naples, Italy.Stefanie introduces the Natural History Museum's newest exhibition, The Stories We Keep: Bringing the World to Pittsburgh, which explores the museum's role throughout history as a storyteller and how a museum collection comes to be. She also encourages community members to visit the Museum of Art's exhibition, Black Photojournalism, a chronicle of Black history in the United States from 1945 to 1984, featuring the work of nearly 60 photographers.Visit the Museum of Art's website at https://carnegieart.org/, and the Museum of Natural History's website at https://carnegiemnh.org/ to learn more about their current exhibitions. 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.

Included on this year's PSO Holiday Pops program is an arrangement of I Saw Three Ships by West Virginia-based composer and radio host Matthew Jackfert. Matt joined Jim Cunningham live on the QED Morning Show to chat.Matt talks about his arrangement, teaching composition at Marshall University, and writing music for Sesame Street. His arrangement of I Saw Three Ships draws inspiration from other Christmas carols, as well as music like Ottorino Respighi's "The Pines of Rome." Jim also asks about Matt's work with West Virginia Public Radio.Jim and Matt also listen to some of Matt's original compositions during the interview, including music inspired by Qingdao, China and West Virginia's Appalachian history.There's one weekend left to hear Matt's arrangement of I Saw Three Ships at a Holiday Pops concert! Visit the PSO's website for concert information and to get tickets. 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.

Sewickley Methodist Church hosts the Fifth Benefit Concert for Ukraine on Wednesday, December 17th at 6:30pm. QED's Emily Brunner spoke with organizer Cheryl Redmond.Cheryl talks about this concert's partner, Doctors United for Ukraine, a non-profit organization comprising Yale faculty, staff, and students who specialize in delivering humanitarian aid to foster the health and wellbeing of Ukrainian people in the face of war and its consequences. The program will feature Ukrainian folk songs and holiday music, performed by ten Pittsburgh Symphony musicians and three guest artists. There will also be a reception after the concert, with donated food, Ukrainian vendors, and a silent auction.You can find more information and concert details at https://www.bc4us.org/. Learn more about Doctors United for Ukraine at https://doctorsu4u.org/. 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.