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Summer Concerts at Bach, Beethoven & Brunch

Satisfy your appetite for classical music by treating yourself to a delightful Sunday morning of live performances and brunch. This outdoor series at Mellon Park in Shadyside is a weekend favorite for listeners of all ages. Be sure to stop by the WQED-FM table on the Mellon Park lawn! Concerts run 10:30am until Noon at Mellon Park in Shadyside.

June 21 – East Winds Symphonic Band
June 28 – River City Brass (patriotic show to celebrate America 250)
July 12 – Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestra
July 19 – Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
July 20 – Academy Concerts presents HaydnBurgh
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WQED Celebrates a Summer of Sebak!
This summer, WQED celebrates Rick Sebak’s 50 years in public television! Rick hopped over to the WQED-FM studio to chat with Anna Singer live on the QED Afternoon Show about his illustrious career.

Rick started out in public broadcasting as a summer intern at South Carolina Educational Television in 1973. He worked on a children’s program there hosted by Josie Carey, called “WHEEE.” Rick also shares some of his memorable WQED programs and extends thanks to all of the crew members he’s worked with over the years.

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Joe Negri: A Homemade Musician

Joe Negri loved Pittsburgh, and touched the lives of so many Pittsburghers. This week, WQED Executive Producer Minette Seate and WQED-FM’s Jim Cunningham spoke with friends of Joe who worked with him on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, as a performing musician, and as an educator.

Bill Isler, who served as President and CEO of Fred Rogers Productions in the 1980s, tells Minette about working with Joe on Mister Rogers, his kindness and love for sharing music with others. Jim speaks with Margy Whitmer, the producer of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, who was in the studio with Joe, Fred, and the whole neighborhood, about her favorite memories with Joe.

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Joe Manganiello sits down with Coach Cowher to talk about growing up in Mt. Lebanon, chasing a dream, and learning to push through setbacks. From early rejection to finding success as an actor, he reflects on resilience, second chances, and what it means to come home.

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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 O’Reilly Theater on July 3rd.

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

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Chamber Music Pittsburgh Presents: The Cowboy Evolves — Journeys Through the Music of the Americas

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