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Pittsburgh Speakers Series
Before each speaker visits Heinz Hall as part of the Pittsburgh Speakers Series, they do a brief telephone interview with WQED FM's Jim Cunningham. get podcast
New on Pittsburgh Speaker Series Laura Bush November 11, 2009 | listen The former First Lady talks with Jim Cunningham about Fred Rogers, children's books, visiting Shanksville, life in the White House, appearing with Jenna on the Leno show, libraries, teachers, her husband's activities, and the arts. Past Interviews Jean-Michel Cousteau October 8, 2009 | listen
Pittsburgh Symphony on Tour
Jim Cunningham reports daily at 8:30 am and 5:30 pm from the PSO's domestic and international tours. get podcast
See a slideshow of the PSO's Spring 2007 West Coast Tour with Jim Cunningham.
New on PSO Tour 2009 European Tour Postscript September 22, 2009 | listen From Lucerne, reflection on the tour with soprano Christine Schaefer, Friend of the PSO Linda Shooer, PSO physician Dr. Ted Osial, Principal Violist Randoph Kelly, and Music Director Manfred Honeck.
Past Interviews Lucerne Festival Finale September 19, 2009 | listen
@ the Symphony
Conductors, soloists and composers involved in making great Pittsburgh Symphony performances talk about their music. get podcast
New on @the Symphony Chee-Yun November 6, 2009 | listen South Korean violinist Chee-Yun talks about working with conductor Marek Janowski, the special qualities of the Mendelssohn E Minor concerto, and about her recent guest appearance on HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm." Past Interviews Jean-Yves Thibaudet October 30, 2009 | listen
Around Town
Insights and anecdotes from musicians, dancers, artists, actors and directors, as well as audience response. get podcast
New on Around Town Quantum Theatre's "Candide" October 28, 2009 | listen Artistic Director Karla Boos and conductor Andres Cladera talk about staging Bernstein's Candide at the former Don Allen Auto City, the work's interesting history, and unique mix of farce and beauty. The leads sing, "You Were Dead, You Know." Past Interviews Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde October 24, 2009 | listen
Instant Replay
Hear performances recorded locally in concert or in our studios. get podcast
New on Instant Replay Carnegie Mellon Baroque Plays Bach February 26, 2007 | listen Pianists Samuel Oram and Eric Clark join Carnegie Mellon Baroque directed by Stephen Schultz in the opening Allegro movement of J. S. Bach's Concerto in C Major, BWV 1061. Carnegie Mellon Baroque gives historically-informed performances on modern instruments. Past Interviews John Goldsmith February 1, 2007 | listen
Morning Show Extras
Miscellaneous interviews and features (some only available online) and treasures from the Classical QED 89.3 archives. get podcast
New on Morning Show Extras Ruth Drescher, Holocaust survivor November 20, 2009 | listen Ruth Drescher speaks before a Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic concert commemorating the 71st anniversary of Kristallnacht. The concert featured music by Jewish composers that was banned by the Nazi regime. Past Extras Ruzich Recaps Cousteau October 15, 2009 | listen
Tech Nation
Dr. Moira Gunn hosts Public Radio's Tech Nation, where she has conducted over 2,000 interviews with space pioneers and cyber-novelists, venture capitalists and genetics researchers, teachers and technophobes. website
Composers Datebook
This daily two-minute program is designed to inform, engage, and entertain listeners with timely information about composers of the past and present. get podcast
The News from Lake Wobegon
Each week, Keillor shares with listeners the latest news and views from the little town where "all the women are strong, all the men are good looking, and all the children are above average." get podcast
The Writer's Almanac
Each day, The Writer's Almanac features Garrison Keillor recounting the highlights of this day in history and reads a short poem or two. The Writer's Almanac is produced by Prairie Home Productions and presented by American Public Media. get podcast
Speaking of Faith
American Public Media's Speaking of Faith with Krista Tippett is public radio's weekly conversation about religion, meaning, ethics, and ideas. Speaking of Faith does not always have religion itself as a subject. Week after week, it grapples with themes of civic life -- asking how perspectives of faith might distinctively inform and illuminate our public reflection. The Speaking of Faith podcasts contain each week's program in its entirety and is updated every Thursday. get podcast
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