@ the Symphony

Jim Cunningham

Booking Overview

This is an arts interview show focused on classical music, orchestral performances, and conversations with musicians, composers, conductors, actors, and dancers connected to Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra programming. Agencies could credibly pitch accomplished performing artists, composers, conductors, filmmakers, actors, and arts professionals with a timely project or performance; booking difficulty is medium because the show features both locally accessible specialists and prominent guests.

Metrics

Episodes: 242

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 43.4k subscribers

Instagram: 49.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

wqedpittsburgh@gmail.com

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Host

Jim Cunningham - WQED-FM arts and classical-music broadcaster who interviews musicians and other performing artists about their work and upcoming performances.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium

Typical Credentials:

Professional musicians, composers, conductors, actors, dancers, and other performing artists with a connection to a current Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performance, recording, tour, or arts event.

Required Achievements:

Major orchestra performances or appointments, Published or commissioned compositions, Film, television, or symphonic music credits, Award recognition or prominent acting credits, Featured roles in significant dance or performing-arts productions

Recent Guest Discussions

Manfred Honeck - The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's 2026 European Tour, Its Concert Repertoire, Soloists, And Honeck's Conducting Work.

Danny Elfman - His Symphonic Project Featuring Music From His Film Career, Collaborations With Tim Burton, And Performing With A Symphony Orchestra.

Andrew Kierszenbaum - Arranging And Performing Music From Arcane, The Show's Soundtrack, And Classical Influences.

Madeline Gradle - The Choreography And Experience Of Performing Appalachian Spring With The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

Michael Daugherty - His New Composition Dancing In The Streets And The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's American-themed Program.

Recent Topics

Classical Music, Orchestras, Composition, Conducting, Performing Arts

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

@ the Symphony

Cellist Alisa Weilerstein

October 16, 2026

Cellist Alisa Weilerstein returned to Heinz Hall October 16, 2026 and Sunday October 18 to play the Prokofiev Sinfonia Concertante with guest conductor Juraj Valcuha and the Pittsburgh Symphony. She tells Jim Cunningham about the special features of the music written for Mstislav Rostropovich and how she fell in love listening to it on the radio at age 14. She is on a huge tour this season traveling across several continents with concertos and her Fragments program which has been part of se...

Noah Bendix Balgley

October 08, 2026

Former Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster, Noah Bendix Balgley, has been 12 years in Berlin at the Philharmonic and now has his Fidl Fantazye Klezmer Concerto available from all the major streaming services. Noah plays violin and directs members of the Philharmonic. In this October 8, 2026 conversation with Jim Cunningham, he talks about the history of the concerto which began in Pittsburgh. He spoke just hours before opening night at Carnegie Hall with the Berlin Philharmonic and ...

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Live Broadcast Interviews - 10/2/26

October 03, 2026

On Friday October 2, 2026, WQED-FM broadcast the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's season opening concert live from Heinz Hall. Led by Music Director Manfred Honeck, the orchestra played "Masquerade" by Anna Clyne and Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 4, "Italian." Kirill Gerstein returned to play the Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2. WQED President and CEO Jason Jedlinski and former PSO Board Member and Chair Emerita of the WQED Board Millie Myers spoke with Jim Cunningham prior to the concert. Jason s...

Frequently asked questions

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@ the Symphony

How do I get in touch with @ the Symphony?

@ the Symphony is hosted by Jim Cunningham. Its publicly listed email is wqedpittsburgh@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for @ the Symphony?

The publicly listed email for @ the Symphony: wqedpittsburgh@gmail.com.

How many listeners does @ the Symphony have?

Podseeker estimates @ the Symphony reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for @ the Symphony?

@ the Symphony typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Professional musicians, composers, conductors, actors, dancers, and other performing artists with a connection to a current Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performance, recording, tour, or arts event. Common among recent guests: Major orchestra performances or appointments; Published or commissioned compositions; Film, television, or symphonic music credits. Recent guests include Manfred Honeck, Danny Elfman, and Andrew Kierszenbaum.

How hard is it to get booked on @ the Symphony?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does @ the Symphony cover?

Recent episodes cover Classical Music, Orchestras, Composition, Conducting, and Performing Arts. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

wqedpittsburgh@gmail.com

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