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Bringing Bach’s Markus Passion to Life
A World Premiere in Pittsburgh
For centuries, Johann Sebastian Bach’s Markus Passion remained a lost masterpiece. Witness its historic world premiere in Pittsburgh on April 11, 2025, thanks to Chatham Baroque, The Sebastians, and Concert Theatre Works! WQED offers a behind-the-scenes look into the creation of this unique staged performance starring Joseph Marcell (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air).
Third Presbyterian Church’s concert series features singer Sydney Kaczorowski and pianist Fabio Gentili performing Slavic art songs by Kodaly, Martinu, and Nowowiejski. They discuss their heritage and the music’s emotional depth. Hear them live Friday, May 16th at 7:30 pm. Free admission, donations welcome.
Hear from the Slippery Rock University Flute Ensemble! Director Dr. Cassandra Eisenreich and students discuss the group and perform “The Cypher Impact,” a piece commissioned for the 2025 PMEA Conference. Hear about their passion for music and the ensemble experience.
GUMBANDS is a podcast about Pittsburgh, its people, its history, its neighborhoods, its small businesses, its food, its charms, its stories, and many of its surprises.
Conductors, soloists and composers involved in making great Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performances talk about their music.
Insights and anecdotes from musicians, dancers, artists, actors and directors, as well as audience response.
A complete two hour concert hosted by Jim Cunningham. Listen for interviews and features, historic recordings and the latest weekly concerts from Heinz Hall.
Did you miss a recent live broadcast? Or do you just want to hear it again? Relive recent WQED-FM live broadcasts on the Encore podcast page. Stream full length broadcasts by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and others.
Hosted by WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham and CMOA's Dana Bishop-Root, Artists in the World uplifts artistic voices and explores multiple histories, geographies, and current events.
Jim Cunningham reports from the PSO's domestic and international tours.
05.16.25
Join us for Pittsburgh Concert Chorale’s 40th Anniversary Gala — an exciting Monte Carlo Night to raise funds for our signature education event, the Festival of Choirs! Enjoy an evening […]
Event Details05.17.25
Join us for a day filled with artmaking, historical exploration, and live performance during Remake Learning Day at the Frick! Visitors of all ages will enjoy free lawn games, a […]
Event Details05.22.25
The final Jazz Poetry performance of 2025, and the second in collaboration with the Bridges Creative Summit at City of Asylum, goes out with a bang, welcoming back a legendary […]
Event Details
Pittsburgh Symphony Radio hosted by Jim Cunningham, a complete two hour concert with Music Director Manfred Honeck and guest artists heard on over 100 PRI and NPR stations across the country. Listen for interviews and features, historic recordings and the latest weekly concerts from Heinz Hall.
