Voice of the Arts

Andres Franco - DNAWORKS

0s · Published 14 Nov 00:00

WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham spoke with Andres Franco, a nonprofit executive and orchestral conductor. He is the first Executive Director of DNAWORKS, an organization dedicated to dialogue and healing through the arts. DNAWORKS is an arts and service organization dedicated to dialogue and healing through the arts. Founded in New York City in 2006 by Daniel Banks and Adam W. McKinney, DNAWORKS centers Global Majority and LGBTQQ2SPIAA+ voices and experiences to create more complex representations of identity, culture, class, and heritage through theatre, dance, film, writing, and art installation. DNAWORKS is based in Fort Worth, TX; New York, NY; and Pittsburgh, PA.

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David Harrington - Kronos Quartet

0s · Published 13 Nov 00:00

Violinist and founding member of the Kronos Quartet, David Harrington, speaks with Jim Cunningham about the fifty year anniversary of the group. Topics include how the group was named, listening to George Crumb’s Black Angels on the radio and deciding he must play it, the Pittsburgh concert for Chamber Music Pittsburgh with Stacy Garrop utilizing Mahalia Jackson’s voice, his admiration for composer David Stock, love of jazz including Bill Evans and Thelonius Monk, the many influences of world music and how it all ties together, his optimistic view of the music scene and working with a quartet at CMU in the Kresge Theater where the interview took place, the New York and DC 50th celebrations, the influence of radio on composers and more. After the interview ended, David told Jim Cunningham that Kronos had played Jimi Hendrix’ Foxy Lady for David Stock’s wife Celia because one of their earlier concerts took place on her birthday.

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Bridget Kibbey

0s · Published 13 Nov 00:00

Extraordinary harpist, Bridget Kibbey, discusses her newest release, Crossing the Ocean, and the concept behind the album. Bridget also talks about her lifelong curiosity of the harp, her astounding technical skills, and drive to continue to push the boundaries of harp playing and enjoyment. Visit https://www.bridgetkibbey.com/ to learn more and https://lnk.to/CrossingtheOcean to listen to the album.

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Marjorie Owens - Pittsburgh Opera's "The Flying Dutchman"

0s · Published 10 Nov 00:00

Marjorie Owens, who sings the role of Senta, spoke with WQED-FM's Anna Singer about Pittsburgh Opera's production of Wagner's "The Flying Dutchman," running November 11th through 19th, 2023 at the Benedum Center.

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Sam Helfrich - Pittsburgh Opera's "The Flying Dutchman"

0s · Published 10 Nov 00:00

Stage Director Sam Helfrich spoke with WQED-FM's Anna Singer about Pittsburgh Opera's production of Wagner's "The Flying Dutchman," running November 11th through 19th, 2023 at the Benedum Center.

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Antony Walker - Pittsburgh Opera's "The Flying Dutchman"

0s · Published 10 Nov 00:00

Pittsburgh Opera Music Director spoke with WQED-FM's Anna Singer about Pittsburgh Opera's production of Wagner's "The Flying Dutchman," running November 11th through 19th, 2023 at the Benedum Center.

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Kyle Albertson - Pittsburgh Opera's "The Flying Dutchman"

0s · Published 10 Nov 00:00

Kyle Albertson, who sings the role of the Dutchman spoke with WQED-FM's Anna Singer about Pittsburgh Opera's production of Wagner's "The Flying Dutchman," running November 11th through 19th, 2023 at the Benedum Center.

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Ronn McFarlane - Baltimore Consort

0s · Published 09 Nov 00:00

Grammy-nominated lutenist, Ronn McFarlane, spoke with Anna Singer about the Baltimore Consort's upcoming concert, In Angels Wede, on November 18th, 7:30 pm at the Calvary Episcopal Church, as a part of Chatham Baroque's 2023-2024 concert series. This concert will also feature live narration by Emmy award winner, Robert Aubry Davis. Ronn talks about how the program takes a walk through Mary Queen of Scots life, with music that highlights the different parts of the world she lived in during her life. Ronn also talks about his love of the lute, his transition from blues guitar, and how the lute brings new colors to his work. Visit chathambaroque.org to learn more.

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David Bennett - The Flying Dutchman

0s · Published 09 Nov 00:00

David Bennett will be in his 12th Pittsburgh Opera production this year as a supernumerary with The Flying Dutchman. David talks with Anna Singer about his discovery of being a supernumerary, the roles he has been in, and his one of a kind role in The Flying Dutchman as a pirate ghost. The Flying Dutchman opens this Saturday, November 11th. Visit https://www.pittsburghopera.org/ to learn more!

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Tenor Bryan Register - Pittsburgh Opera

0s · Published 09 Nov 00:00

Tenor Bryan Register spoke with Anna Singer about his role as Erik in the Pittsburgh Opera's upcoming production of The Flying Dutchman from November 11th to the 19th at the Benedum Center. Bryan also discussed his journey to become a classically trained tenor, and how a very special someone paid for his schooling. Visit https://www.pittsburghopera.org/ to learn more about The Flying Dutchman.

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Voice of the Arts

Episodes

Andres Franco - DNAWORKS

David Harrington - Kronos Quartet

Bridget Kibbey

Marjorie Owens - Pittsburgh Opera's "The Flying Dutchman"

Sam Helfrich - Pittsburgh Opera's "The Flying Dutchman"

Antony Walker - Pittsburgh Opera's "The Flying Dutchman"

Kyle Albertson - Pittsburgh Opera's "The Flying Dutchman"

Ronn McFarlane - Baltimore Consort

David Bennett - The Flying Dutchman

Tenor Bryan Register - Pittsburgh Opera

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