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EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 13 MIN

Copland's Appalachian Spring with the PSO & PBT

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Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra come together this weekend for Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring. PBT Artistic Director Adam McKinney speaks with Anna Singer by phone about the collaboration. PBT will perform Mark Godden’s choreography, Angels in the Architecture, which is a tribute to communities of the Shaker religious sect. The performance will feature the set pieces from the ballet's premiere of Angels in Architecture earlier this year. Adam talks about how special it is to dance with live musicians, and the beauty of Copland's music. Don't miss this spectacular collaboration between the PSO and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. Performances take place at Heinz Hall on Friday, June 19th at 7:30pm, Saturday, June 20th at 7:30pm, and on Sunday, June 21st at 2:30pm. More information and tickets are available on the Pittsburgh Symphony's website. 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre and the Pittsburgh Symphony come together this weekend for Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring. PBT Artistic Director Adam McKinney speaks with Anna Singer by phone about the collaboration.

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