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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.

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Conductors, soloists and composers involved in making great Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performances talk about their music.

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Voice of the Arts

Insights and anecdotes from musicians, dancers, artists, actors and directors, as well as audience response.

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A complete two hour concert hosted by Jim Cunningham. Listen for interviews and features, historic recordings and the latest weekly concerts from Heinz Hall.

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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.

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Artists in the World

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.

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Pittsburgh Symphony on Tour

Jim Cunningham reports from the PSO's domestic and international tours.

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March 27, 2024

Kyle Haden – Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama World Theatre Day

Senior Associate Head and Associate Professor of Acting at Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Drama, Kyle Haden, celebrated World Theatre Day (March 27th) with Anna Singer live. To celebrate, they discuss the 2023 Excellence in Theatre Education Award winner, Jason Zembuch Young and the Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School. This award is presented together by the Tony Awards and CMU School of Drama to exemplary arts educators. The winners receive master classes taught by CMU professors and industry professionals. Kyle and Anna also discuss upcoming productions at the School of Drama, including the spring musical, Little Night Music. Kyle highlights his career in theatre and how teaching the next generation of artists continues to be rewarding. Visit https://www.cmu.edu/tony-awards/educator/index.html to learn more about the Excellence in Theatre Education Award, and visit https://www.drama.cmu.edu/box-office/ to learn more about the School of Drama’s upcoming productions.

March 26, 2024

Mark Carver and Jessica Rivera – Hommage to Victoria De Los Angeles

Pianist, Mark Carver, and soprano, Jessica Rivera, discussed with Anna Singer live about their newly released CD, Hommage to Victoria De Los Angeles. Mark and Jessica talk about their collaboration for this CD, their recording at Harvard University before the pandemic, and their upcoming collaboration with another CD. Jessica also talks about her beginnings in opera, and how she did not speak Spanish while she was growing up. Mark also highlights his past concert with Tina Faigen and Robert Schultz at Chatham University. They played track #14, Del cabello mas sutil, to give a taste of what the CD sounds like. Listen to WQED-FM to hear Jessica and Mark’s new CD, or find it online.

March 25, 2024

Nanette Mancuso and Susan Sands – 2024 Three Rivers Community Band Concert

Conductor of the East Winds Symphonic Band, Susan Sands, and Clarinet player, Nanette Mancuso, discuss the annual Three Rivers Community Band Festival, held this year at the Franklin Regional High School on Saturday, April 6th at 2pm. Susan and Nanette talk about the concerts program that features four bands this year. The Community Band South, the East Winds Symphonic Band, the North Pittsburgh Symphonic Band, and the 2024 Festival Band that is comprised of players from the numerous community bands in the region. Nanette highlights that this free concert will have food baked by the musicians, and Susan talks about the inclusion of more female conductor’s bands. WQED-FM’s very own Jim Cunningham will host. Visit https://ewsb.org/festival/ to learn more.

March 25, 2024

Michael Griska – Sitar Academy Concert

Local Sitar player, Michael Griska, discusses with Jim Cunningham about his upcoming concert on Wednesday, March 27th at 7:30 pm at the Allegheny Unitarian Universalist Church. Michael discusses the musical components of the raga and how for this concert he will not be performing with a percussionist. Michael and Jim also highlight how the Beatles brought Indian music to Western pop music, and Michael’s teacher’s connection to George Harrison. Michael also performs a Raag Jhinjhoti, a piece that contains three movements, Alap, Jor and Jhala in our studios. Visit the Academy Concerts Facebook page for more information.

March 22, 2024

Spencer Byham-Carson – Carnegie Mellon University Penelope

Student director Spencer Byham-Carson, discussed with Jim Cunningham about his upcoming production at Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Drama, Edna Walsh’s Penelope, running from Wednesday March 27th to Friday March 29th. Spencer talks about his process in choosing the play to direct and cast as his senior capstone at CMU. The play follows the story of four suitors to Penelope, who try to woo her away from her husband, Odysseus, while he is away fighting in the Trojan Wars. However, Spencer’s approach to the play is more angled towards slap-stick comedy, with a touch of the Bachelorette and a hint of the apocalypse. Spencer gives good advice on how to get the hard to secure tickets, and his past experience working with City Theater and Quantum Theater in the Pittsburgh area. Visit https://www.drama.cmu.edu/box-office/penelope/ to learn more.

March 22, 2024

Ricardo Vila-Roger and Patrick Mullen – Pitt Stages Spring Awakening

University of Pittsburgh Head of Performance and director, Ricardo Vila-Roger, and PhD candidate and dramaturg, Patrick Mullen, talk about their upcoming production of the rock musical Spring Awakening, running April 6th to the 14th at the Charity Randall Theater. Patrick highlights the history of the show, first starting as a play in the early 19th century before being turned into a Broadway rock musical. Ricardo emphasizes how relevant the themes of the musical still are today, especially in the wake of Roe v Wade being overturned and the youth mental health crisis in schools. Patrick and Ricardo also talk about their beginnings in theater and what they hope the audience will walk away with. Visit https://www.play.pitt.edu/production/spring-awakening-0 to learn more about the show and find tickets.

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