Podcasts
Conductors, soloists and composers involved in making great Pittsburgh Symphony 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.
Where classical music crosses paths with rock and roll, world music, folk music and jazz. As Duke Ellington said "There are only two types of music: good music and the other stuff." Listen to interviews with people who make good music here.
Jim Cunningham reports from the PSO's domestic and international tours.
Kassia Ensemble - Resonance Works Chamber Series - Jan 18, 2019
Some members of the Kassia Ensemble, along with Maria Sensi Sellner of Resonance Works, stopped by WQED-FM to chat with Anna Singer about their January 29th concert at Bar Marco.
Gretchen van Hoesen - Jan 18, 2019
Pittsburgh Symphony Principal harp Gretchen van Hoesen plays Bright Sheng’s "Never Far Away." Hear all about it in this conversation with Jim Cunningham. It’s a Concert for Inclusivity with the Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic conducted by Guillermo Figueroa on Friday January 25th, 2019, 8pm, at Carnegie Music Hall. The concert also features Anthony Davis’ "Notes From the Underground," Aaron Copland’s "Lincoln Portrait," Joan Tower’s "Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman," John Corigliano’s Promenade Overture, and Miguel del Aguila’s "Conga." Tickets are $10, and $5 for Students and seniors.
Kevin McManus - Pittsburgh Trombone Project - Jan 18, 2019
Trombone Kevin McManus joins his colleagues in the Pittsburgh Trombone Project at Heinz Chapel in a free concert on Sunday January 20th at 3pm. Kevin talks about the program with Jim Cunningham and he has the word on his colleagues in the group and what they do in church every week. Kevin describes working with Engelbert Humperdink in Hawaii and James Nova in the Pittsburgh Symphony, along with his many teaching responsibilities and work for the "My Music" programs produced by T.J. Lubinsky and seen on WQED TV.
Pittsburgh Symphony Radio - 2018-2019 Season - Program 11 - Part 1 - Jan 16, 2019
Music Director Manfred Honeck conducts Mozart’s Symphony No. 33, “Les Preludes” by Franz Liszt, and “Isfahan”, a world premiere by Reza Vali in honor of Manfred Honeck’s 10th Anniversary as Music Director.
Pittsburgh Symphony Radio - 2018-2019 Season - Program 11 - Part 2 - Jan 16, 2019
Music Director Manfred Honeck conducts Mozart’s Symphony No. 33, “Les Preludes” by Franz Liszt, and “Isfahan”, a world premiere by Reza Vali in honor of Manfred Honeck’s 10th Anniversary as Music Director.
Pittsburgh Symphony Radio - 2018-2019 Season - Program 12 - Part 1 - Jan 16, 2019
Enjoy holiday hits and classical favorites with the Pittsburgh Symphony getting you in the spirit of the season.
