Pulitzer Prize winning composer William Bolcom, now 83, has recently recorded a CD of Robert Schumann's "Album for the Young," which he began playing in the 1940's working with his pianist colleague Logan Skealton on the faculty of the University of Michigan. William Bolcom talks about the Schumann and his most famous piece - "Graceful Ghost," along with the song "Lime Jello Marshmallow Surprise," which was a popular concert favorite of the duo with his wife Joan Morris. Joan jumps in for a moment during the conversation with Jim Cunningham.

Cathedral Concerts return with Christmas in East Liberty, on Friday, December 17, 7:30 pm. The concert will feature The Brass Roots and conductor Daniel Curtis, the ELPC Chancel Choir and conductor Dr. Edward Alan Moore, and organist Ethan LaPlaca. Hear holiday favorites and the premiere of two newly commissioned pieces: Carol Fantasia by Mary Beth Bennett and Spiritual Suite by Marcus Grant.  Edward Alan Moore stopped by the QED Morning Show with Jim Cunningham to tell us more about the concert.  

Resonance Works present a new film version of Engelbert Humperdinck’s beloved opera, Hansel & Gretel! In this modern reimagining of the 19th century original, the two siblings, lost in the woods, stumble upon the set of a celebrity pastry chef’s cooking show, where they are invited to be the guest stars (and main ingredients!).  The Premiere event on December 18th will feature live performances by members of the Resonance Chamber Orchestra and the Pittsburgh Youth Chorus preceding the film premiere.   Artistic and General Director Maria Sensi Sellner and opera director Ben Robinson chatted with WQED-FM's Anna Singer.  

Artistic Director and Conductor of the Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh, Edward Leonard, as well as Executive Director Andrew Swenson, stopped by the QED Morning Show to talk about their concert taking place on Saturday December 11th, 2021 at Levy Hall, 7pm.  The program features music of Caroline Shaw, Tchaikovsky and the Rolla Viola concerto featuring Devin Moore.  

WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham spoke with Rachel Delphia, The Alan G. and Jane A. Lehman Curator of Decorative Arts and Design at the Carnegie Museum of Art, about the famous Presepio as well as the Carnegie Trees.   

WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham spoke with Alyssa Velazquez, the Curatorial Assistant in Decorative Arts and Design at Carnegie Museum of Art, about the exhibit "Extraordinary Ordinary Things."  The exhibit invites visitors to imagine themselves in the roles of problem-solvers, designers, and makers. As many people’s relationships to their homes and the objects within them take on increased relevance and deeper meaning, this timely and dynamic exhibition showcases all facets of material and product design, from traditional techniques to innovative technologies.

Richard Thomas stars as Ebeneezer Scrooge in the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera production of "A Musical Christmas Carol," December 17th through 23rd at the Byham Theater. Richard talks about his return, the fine points of portraying Ebeneezer, whether Charles Dickens was writing about his own Father in creating the role, the singing and dancing in the production, and the message he is trying to get across. Richard also discusses his recent work in a new movie with Sandra Bullock, appearing as Atticus Finch in "To Kill a Mocking Bird," the success of FX's "The Americans" and his four seasons with the series until perishing in an accident the script writers evolved.  He also talks about growing up in a dance house in this conversation with Jim Cunningham.