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A Rigoletto preview at Arts Landing last Friday (photo credit: David Bachman)

WQED-FM is ready for opera season!

As we gear up for our first opera of the season, Rigoletto (opening October 10th at the Benedum Center), WQED-FM is doing the same by giving you some teasers of what's in store as well as a few blasts from the past.

WQED-FM Preview: Rigoletto

Learn more about our season opening production as Anna Singer interviews the artists that make this show happen between clips from Verdi's charismatic and timeless score. Get the scoop from maestro Antony Walker, Stage Director Elio Bucky, Susanne Burgess (Gilda) and Sebastian Catana (Rigoletto) at 12:30 PM on Saturday, October 3rd.

2025-26 Season Recap: Time to Act

WQED-FM 89.3 2025–26 Season re-broadcasts have been giving listeners an opportunity to enjoy last season's operas all over again. Up next is the debut broadcast of last season's world premiere production of Time to Act this Saturday, October 3rd at 1:00 PM (just stay tuned after the preview show).

"Where can we take you?" Opera Moments

Tune in to WQED-FM each weekday until opening night, for a breath of fresh aria on your commute home from work! WQED-FM will be broadcasting a specially selected Pittsburgh Opera audio clip at 5:30PM to sing you home.

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