Episode Details

Looking for a concert that isn't holiday themed just yet? Well Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh's upcoming concert might be perfect for you! In this live conversation, Artistic Director Edward Leonard, and harpist Marissa Knaub Avon, discuss their upcoming concert this weekend called Symphonies and Dances. The conversation dives into the fascinating program featuring music by Mozart, Sibelius, Debussy, and Chevalier de Saint-Georges. Edward shares insights into the pieces the Chamber Orchestra will perform, and Marissa highlights her piece, Debussy's Sacred and Profane Dances. She also talks about her role in the upcoming holiday Harp ensemble performance with 29 other harpists from Carnegie Mellon University, and her musical background at the Berklee College of Music, where she performed with Ray Charles! The concerts are on Saturday, November 23rd at 7:30 pm at Rodef Shalom, and on Sunday, November 24th at 3 pm at the Sixth Presbyterian Church. Visit https://copgh.org/concerts-1 to learn more and find tickets. 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.