Listen and Subscribe to These Great Podcasts from WQED
Gumbands: A Podcast with Rick Sebak
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.
@ the Symphony
Conductors, soloists and composers involved in making great Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performances talk about their music.
Voice of the Arts
Insights and anecdotes from musicians, dancers, artists, actors and directors, as well as audience response.
Pittsburgh Symphony Radio
A complete two hour concert hosted by Jim Cunningham. Listen for interviews and features, historic recordings and the latest weekly concerts from Heinz Hall.
Encore!
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.
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.
Pittsburgh Symphony on Tour
Jim Cunningham reports from the PSO's domestic and international tours.
Latest Podcast Episodes
April 25, 2024
Wayne Brinda – Prime Stage Theatre Witness for the Prosecution
Producing Artistic Director of Prime Stage Theatre, Wayne Brinda, spoke with WQED-FM about Prime Stage’s upcoming production of Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution running from May 3rd to May 12th at the New Hazlett Theater. Wayne talks about the shows intrigue and drama, as a man is put on trial for murder with his wife being a witness for the prosecution! Wayne also highlights their special post-show discussion on May 4th with New York Times bestselling author and Pittsburgh native, Marie Benedict, whose historical fiction novels explore many people including Agatha Christie. Visit https://primestage.com/events/witness/ to learn more about the show and find tickets.
April 25, 2024
Desiree Soteres and Dr. Mildred Myers
Founder of Aria412 Desiree Soteres and Board Chair, Dr. Mildred Myers, spoke with Jim Cunningham about several upcoming events for the group. The first event features a program entitled Bad Company, on May 7th at 7 pm at Hop Farm Brewing Company. Following that event, Aria412 will present I Hear America Singing, May 9th to the 11th at the Rauh Studio Theatre on University of Pittsburgh’s campus. Desiree highlights how they will also be producing a filmed version of I Hear America Singing. They both also briefly discuss their new full length opera performance based on Thomas the Rhymer in October of this year. Visit https://www.aria412pgh.com/ to learn more about Aria412 and find tickets.
April 24, 2024
Dr. Ann Labounsky Steele and Dr. Wilma Jensen
Professor of Organ and Sacred Music at Duquesne University, Dr. Ann Labounsky Steele, and world-renowned organist and choral director, Dr. Wilma Jensen, spoke with Jim Cunningham about their upcoming concert and masterclass at the Recital Chapel of the Holy Spirit on Duquesne’s campus. The concert will be this Sunday, April 28th, at 3 pm, with the masterclass on Tuesday the 30th at 3 pm. Wilma discusses the program for the concert, and her new book Organ Footnotes that is read by many organ students today. Ann discusses how she and Wilma met, and Wilma highlights how she has no plans to stop playing, even at the age of 95. You can listen to organ performances in Pittsburgh on WQED-FM 89-3 at 10 pm every Sunday.
April 24, 2024
Meroe Kahlia Adeeb – Pittsburgh Opera’s “The Passion of Mary Cardwell Dawson”
Pittsburgh Opera presents “The Passion of Mary Cardwell Dawson” at the Byham Theater from April 27th through May 5th. WQED-FM’s Anna Singer spoke with Meroe Khalia Adeeb, who sings the role of Isabelle.
April 24, 2024
Kamille Howard – Pittsburgh Opera’s “The Passion of Mary Cardwell Dawson”
Pittsburgh Opera presents “The Passion of Mary Cardwell Dawson” at the Byham Theater from April 27th through May 5th. WQED-FM’s Anna Singer spoke with stage director Kamille Howard.
April 24, 2024
Christian Mark Gibbs – Pittsburgh Opera’s “The Passion of Mary Cardwell Dawson”
Pittsburgh Opera presents “The Passion of Mary Cardwell Dawson” at the Byham Theater from April 27th through May 5th. WQED-FM’s Anna Singer spoke with Christian Mark Gibbs, who sings the role of Frank.