Voice of the Arts

The Lindsay Theater's Director of Communications and Media Relations Josh Axelrod recently returned to the WQED-FM studio to give an update on all things Lindsay. He speaks with Anna Singer about movies and more.Josh summarizes The Lindsay's upcoming showings, including Sense and Sensibility, How to Rob a Bank, and Hershey, a biopic about chocolate magnate Milton Hershey. This year, The Lindsay will also participate in Film Pittsburgh's Three Rivers Film Festival, screening seven feature films between November 6th-14th. They'll also show The Ocean--Five Years on November 12th, an Emmy-award winning documentary following Pittsburgh-based composer Brett McCutcheon as he honors his late brother.Find more information, get tickets, and check out what's coming up on the Lindsay Theater'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.

It's the story of a brief, passionate, life-changing love affair, wrapped up in what might be the greatest romance of all: our eternal human longing for art and beauty. WQED-FM's Anna Singer hosts a conversation with author Barbara Kingsolver about her book "Partita" on Thursday October 29th, 7pm at Carnegie Music Hall, part of Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures. Anna spoke with it's Executive Director, Sony Ton-Aime about that event, and touches on some of the other upcoming authors in the Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures season. 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.

The Pittsburgh Pride Choir returns for their 2026-2027 season! Artistic Director Kym Scott and Marketing Chair Endy Fierro speak with Anna Singer about the programs.Endi provides a history of the choir and how it has continued to grow over the years. Kym and Endi share their favorites on the holiday program, including a PPC tradition, a raucous rendition of "The Twelve Days of Christmas." Kym also details her journey to the Pride Choir and her position as Director of Choral Activities at West Virginia University. In April 2027, the choir will perform a cabaret concert, followed by their annual Pride concert in June.Join PPC for the holidays on December 5th at East Liberty Presbyterian Church! More information and season tickets are available on the Pittsburgh Pride Choir'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 Edgewood Symphony Orchestra kicks off it's season on Saturday October 24th, 7pm with three captivating masterpieces - Nancy Galbraith’s exciting A Festive Violet Pulse, Borodin’s Second Symphony, and Roy Sonne returns to perform Mendelssohn’s sparkling Violin Concerto. Music Director Walter Morales chatted with WQED-FM's Anna Singer about the program that takes place at First Presbyterian Church of Edgewood. 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.

The Bach Choir opens their season with a Halloween concert titled "The Creation: When Man Plays God." Artistic Director/Conductor Thomas Douglas speaks with Anna Singer about the program.The choir will accompany a silent version of the 1931 film “Frankenstein” featuring Boris Karloff, with live an original R&B-inspired soundtrack. Thomas created the music, and talks about being inspired by 1970s R&B and contemporary artists like Thundercat. He also discusses the challenge of accompanying a film, letting the screen dictate the musicians.You can hear the Bach Choir sing along to "Frankenstein" this Saturday, October 24th at 7:30pm and Sunday, October 25th 4:00pm at the Row House Cinema Hollywood in Dormont. Performance details and tickets are available on the Row House's website. Check out the rest of the choir's season on the Bach Choir'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.