Episode Details

Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh have commissioned a new piece for their 2026 season finale concert! Composer Trevor Weston, Artistic Director Edward Leonard, and Executive Director Andrew Swensen sat down with Anna Singer live on the QED Afternoon Show to talk about the program.

Trevor speaks about his piece, Steel City Sounds, which draws inspiration from August Wilson, Billy Strayhorn, and Franco Harris's Immaculate Reception. The concert will also feature performances from COP's two Young Artist Concerto Competition winners and Beethoven's Symphony No. 2. Eddie and Andrew give a run-down of COP's upcoming season, which has just been announced.

Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh will wrap up their season this Saturday, May 2nd at 7:30pm at Rodef Shalom's Levy Hall. Performance details and tickets can be found on COP's website.

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