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Insights and anecdotes from musicians, dancers, artists, actors and directors, as well as audience response.
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Robert Schultz and Tina Faigen - Music for Food
Husband and wife team, Robert Schultz and Tina Faigen, spoke with Jim Cunningham about their upcoming Food for Music concert featuring the music of Robert Schultz on Saturday, March 23rd at 3pm at the James Laughlin Music Center on Chatham University's campus. This concert is the third installment of Schultz, Faigen and Friends concert series that raises donations to the Pittsburgh Food Bank. Tina performs two piano solo pieces by Robert, Arabesque Op. 57 and Veiled Op. 58 in WQED-FM's studio. Robert and Tina discuss the program that features recently written work by Robert which showcases Yeeha Chiu on the piano, Mark Carver on the piano, Peggy Greb on the flute, and Walter Morales on the piano. Tina highlights how colorful and rich in depth Robert's new pieces are, and Robert highlights his influences by Debussy and modern romantic Russian composers. They also discuss their continued tradition of the concert series and the community they built with the Edgewood Symphony Orchestra. Visit https://chatham.edu/events/ to learn more.
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Arnie Tanimoto - Chatham Baroque
Gold medalist and first-ever American laureate of the 7th International Bach-Abel Competition, viola de gamba player Arnie Tanimoto discusses with Anna Singer about his upcoming concert with Parker Ramsey on Friday April 5th and Saturday April 6th. Arnie highlights the program that includes 17th and 18th century French and German music that showcases the viola de gamba. The first half of the concert will concentrate on works composed by Marin Marais, and the second half will focus on his influence on Bach's music. Arnie also talks about his beautiful commissioned instrument based on a model from the 17th century, his transition from modern cello to the viola de gamba, and how Arnie and Parker first starting playing together as a duo. To learn more about the concerts and find tickets, visit chathambaroque.org.
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Vuvu Mpofu - Pittsburgh Opera's "La Traviata"
Pittsburgh Opera presents Verdi's "La Traviata" March 16th through the 24th at the Benedum Center. WQED-FM's Anna Singer spoke with soprano Vuvu Mpofu, who sings the role of Violetta.
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Michael Chioldi - Pittsburgh Opera's "La Traviata"
Pittsburgh Opera presents Verdi's "La Traviata" March 16th through the 24th at the Benedum Center. WQED-FM's Anna Singer spoke with Pittsburgh-born baritone Michael Chioldi, who sings the role of Giorgio Germont.
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Kristine McIntyre - Pittsburgh Opera's "La Traviata"
Pittsburgh Opera presents Verdi's "La Traviata" March 16th through the 24th at the Benedum Center. WQED-FM's Anna Singer spoke with Kristine McIntyre, the opera's Stage Director.
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Antony Walker - Pittsburgh Opera's "La Traviata"
Pittsburgh Opera presents Verdi's "La Traviata" March 16th through the 24th at the Benedum Center. WQED-FM's Anna Singer spoke with Pittsburgh Opera's Music Director, Antony Walker, about the music from the opera.
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This is a great way to stay up to date on the cultural scene around the Pittsburgh region. WQED FM hosts, led by Jim Cunningham and Anna Singer, interview a wide variety of creative types and cultural influencers to hear their insights and anecdotes. With exclusive interviews, Voice of the Arts connects listeners with local talent, leaders and scene-makers, as well as national and international artists who come to town.