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Performance in Pittsburgh

May 1
The Sphinx Virtuosi play music by Jessie Montgomery, William Grant Still, Prokofiev and more. From their Chamber Music Pittsburgh concert at Carnegie Music Hall on October 21, 2025.

May 8
In January 2026, Chatham Baroque presented โ€œChristina, Swedenโ€™s Queen of the Artsโ€ at Hicks Memorial Chapel. Hear them play music by Lully, Scarlatti, Corelli and more.

May 15
Dr. Barry Coutinho is joined by members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to play music of Piazzolla, Vivaldi, Chopin and more. Recorded at the Herberman Conference Center at UPMC Shadyside as part of the February 5, 2025 โ€œShoulder to Shoulder Pittsburgh/San Joseโ€ Benefit Concert. Youโ€™ll also hear selections from the North Pittsburgh Symphonic Band, directed by Tad Grieg.

May 22
A highlight of Aron Zelkowiczโ€™s new album โ€“ American Vignettes: Contemporary Works for Cello and Piano.

May 29
PSO LIVE – Gemma New conducts the Pittsburgh Symphony in Salina Fisher’s “Rainphase” and Scheherazade by Rimsky-Korsakov. Stefan Jackiw plays the Korngold Violin Concerto.ย  Jim Cunningham will be your host.

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Sing Democracy 250
Join the Bach Choir for Sing Democracy 250!

The Bach Choir recently wrapped up their 2025-2026 season with “Oscar Nods!” Assistant Conductor Jon Erik Schreiber and Choir President Tybe Brett spoke with Anna Singer live on the QED Afternoon Show about their upcoming event, Sing Democracy 250.

Sing Democracy 250 is a national choral odyssey commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It will feature performances by choir across the country; the Bach Choir will host their concert at the Oโ€™Reilly Theater on July 3rd.

Keep an eye out for more information on the Bach Choirโ€™s website. You can learn more about Sing Democracy 250 and find all of the music for the program on their website.

Andrรฉs Franco, City of Asylum
Andrรฉs Franco Returns to City of Asylum as Executive Director

QED’s Jim Cunningham ventured to City of Asylum’s campus to speak with their recently appointed Executive Director, Andrรฉs Franco, about his transition, the organization’s mission, and their 2026 Jazz Poetry programming.

You can learn more about City Asylum on their website. Tickets to all City of Asylum programs are free; RSVP to the Jazz Poetry performances and more here.

Yvonne Hudson, Mrs. Shakespeare
Yvonne Hudson โ€“ Mrs. Shakespeare

Written and performed by Yvonne Hudson, Mrs. Shakespeare returns for William Shakespeareโ€™s birthday this Thursday, April 23rd! Yvonne talks to Anna Singer about her ever-evolving solo show, which she will perform at the Shakespeare statue outside the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.

See excerpts of Mrs. Shakespeare for free Thursday, April 23rd as part of Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parksโ€™ Week of Will birthday celebrations at Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland. Learn more about other Week of Will 2026 events on PSiPโ€™s website. Yvonne will also perform the entirety of the show on May 16th in the English nationality room of the Cathedral of Learning.

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