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Pittsburgh Opera presents Handel's "Armida" for the very first time January 25th through February 2nd at the CAPA Theater. Music Director Antony Walker has conducted this before and is looking forward to presenting it to Pittsburgh audiences. He spoke to WQED-FM's Anna Singer about the production, the instrumentation and how it is still relevant to audiences, even though it was composed back in 1784. 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.