Episode Details

In this episode, Jim Cunningham is joined live by Dr. Edward Alan Moore, the organist and choir director at East Liberty Presbyterian Church. They preview an upcoming concert by the world-renowned St. Olaf Choir on Sunday, February 9th. Dr. Moore describes the choir as a premier a cappella ensemble with a beautiful sound, one that hasn't been heard in Pittsburgh since 2015. The group will also be performing with a chamber ensemble of strings, that includes well known violist, Charles Gray. The program will include a diverse mix of songs, including some Bach, Palestrina, and music from previous conductors of the choir. They will also sing some Norwegian music, spirituals, and music by Alice Parker. Dr. Moore also talks about an arrangement of Beautiful Savior that the choir usually does to conclude their concerts. The themes of the concert are praise, consolation, hope, joy, compassion, and unity. You can hear the St. Olaf Choir perform at the East Liberty Presbyterian Church on Sunday, February 9th at 7:30 pm. Tickets are available online or at the door. Visit https://cathedralofhope.org/event/cathedral-concert-st-olaf-choir/ to learn more. 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.