Episode Details

Composer Peter Boyer and pianist Jeffrey Biegel discuss with Anna Singer about their newly released single, Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue. This 17-minute piece was commissioned by Jeffrey in 2020. It was created as a companion piece to George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue in celebration of its centennial in February 2024. Jeffrey and Peter talk about their collaboration, and the orchestra of the piece. They also highlight how they launched the Rhapsody National Initiative, which will take the piece to at least 54 orchestras in 50 states. Listen to WQED-FM 89-3 to hear Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue or find the recording online. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.