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ViolinometerOne-derful Wednesday is coming to WQED-FM! We are shortening WQED-FM's Fall fund drive to one day. Not by one day... we've shortened it to one day. Yes, we really are trying to meet our $90,000 pledge goal in one day instead of 10, 12, or 14 days. We're calling it One-derful Wednesday and it's happening September 8th. We need your help to make it a success. You can click here to give now and have you contribution count towards the goal or make your contribution on Wednesday, September 8th. And please give as generously as you can. Thanks.



Newberry Consort Friday, September 3 at 7pm
Performance in Pittsburgh
Hosted by Stephen Baum

The Newberry Consort performs Arcadia Revisited, a concert of music inspired by the popular 17th-century English fantasy of a utopian world; from this past Renaissance & Baroque Society seasion.


Jearlyn and Jevetta Steele Saturday, September 4 at 6pm
A Prairie Home Companion
Hosted by Garrison Keillor

Tonight's episode was recorded just last night at the Minnesota State Fair, with special guests Jearlyn and Jevetta Steele, Sara Watkins, and Richard Kriehn.


Robert Green Sunday, September 5 at 6am
Harmonia
Hosted by Angela Mariani

This morning's show explores theme of love found in the popular Renaissance song known as the frottola. Also, Robert Green talks about the French Baroque hurdy-gurdy, and Nicholas McGegan directs the world-premiere recording of a Mendelssohn arrangement of Handel's Acis and Galatea.


Yefim Bronfman Sunday, September 5 at 8pm
Pittsburgh Symphony
Hosted by Jim Cunningham

Yefim Bronfman returns to Heinz Hall to play Mozart's Piano Concerto #24. Plus, Manfred Honeck conducts Richard Strauss' Death and Transfiguration and Beethoven's triumphant Symphony #7.


Bill McLaughlinMonday-Friday, August 30-September 3 at 10pm
Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin
This week we explore the piano concerto, always an audience favorite in the orchestral concert hall. more info

Upcoming Events

Mediterranean Odyssey
Presented by Chatham Baroque
Saturday, September 25, 2010
until Sunday, September 26, 2010

Antonio Vivaldi, Gaspar Sanz, and Jean-Baptiste Lully, with guest artists Julie Andrijeski, violin, and Danny Mallon, percussion More Info

Peanut Butter & Jam Session
Presented by Chatham Baroque
Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 10 & 11:30 am
Happy 20th Birthday, Chatham Baroque! Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions are informal, interactive programs for children up to age five, led by Kindermusic instructor Lynda Wingerd with performances by the ensemble. More Info

Thomas Friedman
Presented by Pittsburgh Speakers Series
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at 8:00 pm
His background as a reporter for The New York Times and his expertise in the Middle East led this three-time Pulitzer Prize winner to pen The Lexus and the Olive Tree, The World Is Flat  and, most recently, Hot, Flat and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution - and How It Can Renew America. More Info

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