WQED Nights at the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Join WQED on March 28th, 29th, and 30th for an unforgettable performance with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Manfred Honeck and featuring two new PSO premieres.

Before the show, stop by our table in the Heinz Hall lobby. We’re thrilled to share exciting details about our upcoming programming, introduce you to talented PSO performers, and offer you a chance to win incredible prizes. Enter our raffle for a chance to win: A full year of WQED membership & Two tickets to our exclusive Chautauqua bus trip this summer

Participants will be notified within 7-10 business days following WQED Nights.

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Composer Carlos Simon

Composer Carlos Simon discusses his “Four Black Dances” (to be recorded by Manfred Honeck and the Pittsburgh Symphony), his “Passion of Mary Cardwell Dawson” music, upcoming projects, his admiration for Honeck and the PSO, and his Kennedy Center residency. The conversation took place in Heinz Hall’s Grand Lobby after rehearsal.

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Anna Singer at Sweetwater Center for the Arts

WQED-FM hosts Anna Singer and Jim Cunningham discuss Anna’s upcoming art exhibition at Sweetwater Center for the Arts, open January 17 to March 14. Learn about Anna’s artistic journey and her family’s connection to Sweetwater, all part of their 50th anniversary celebration.

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03.26.25

World of Music: Pascuala Ilabaca & Fauna (Chilean Singer-Songwriter)

Hailing from Valparaiso, Chile, singer-songwriter and fan-favorite Pascuala Ilabaca returns to the Alphabet City stage, accordion and full-bodied vocals in tow, accompanied by a full band, to regale us with […]

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Pittsburgh Opera presents “Madama Butterfly”

His escape is her cage. In this groundbreaking new production created by an all-Japanese and Japanese American creative team, Madama Butterfly’s story is transported to a fantastical realm where reality […]

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03.22.25

Pittsburgh Opera presents “Madama Butterfly”

His escape is her cage. In this groundbreaking new production created by an all-Japanese and Japanese American creative team, Madama Butterfly’s story is transported to a fantastical realm where reality […]

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03.22.25

Pittsburgh Opera presents “Madama Butterfly”

His escape is her cage. In this groundbreaking new production created by an all-Japanese and Japanese American creative team, Madama Butterfly’s story is transported to a fantastical realm where reality […]

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