Piedmont Arts
By WDAV
Categories: Arts, Music, Music Interviews
Interviews with artists, performers and community arts leaders.
308 episodes indexed on podsearch.
Recent episodes
- Art in Motion: How Classical Music and Canvas Come Alive at WDAV’s Small Batch
The painter Jack Boul created likable and relatable images of bucolic landscapes, solitary individuals walking on beaches, and couples dancing. You can see some of them at WDAV’s next Small Batch concert at Free Range Brewing in Charlotte. His art will be projected on a screen as music faculty…
- Marcus Pyle & Samuel Sparrow on Piedmont Arts’ New Sound
Piedmont Arts, WDAV’s arts and culture podcast, has an updated look and a fresh sound. Part of the transformation is new music composed specifically for the podcast by Charlotte’s own Madison Bush. On the new episode, you’ll hear from two of the musicians who helped make it happen: violist Marcus…
- Pianist Orion Weiss on the Genius and Power of Samuel Barber’s Concerto
Internationally acclaimed pianist Orion Weiss has an expansive repertoire. In 2025 he was a guest soloist with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, he played two dissimilar concertos by Stravinsky and Bach. In October 2026, he joined them again for Samuel Barber’s Piano Concerto, a work he says…
- How AGT Finalist Kendall Ramseur Is Redefining Classical Cello
On this Piedmont Arts podcast, get to know Kendall Ramseur, an award-winning cellist, composer, and recording artist who grew up and got his musical start in Charlotte. Now based in Boston, Ramseur was a founding member of the quartet Sons of Serendip, who were finalists on America’s Got Talent…
- Kristin Olson and John Lenti on Bringing Caravaggio’s Baroque Era to Life
The Italian painter Caravaggio had a massive influence on the art of the late 16th and early 17th centuries including baroque music. To complement the Mint Museum’s Caravaggio exhibition, 7th Street Concerts is presenting a mash-up performance that combines theatre, art, and music from…
- Inside Chamber Music for All: Violinists Calin Lupanu and Monica Boboc Share Their Mission
Founded in 2016 by two members of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Music for All performs throughout the greater Charlotte region. On this episode of Piedmont Arts, you’ll hear violinists Calin Lupanu and Monica Boboc talk about their journey from Romania to Charlotte, and the educational…
- Breaking Boundaries in Black and White: Latin American Print Pioneers at Charlotte’s Bechtler Museum
Printmaking has always been an important artistic medium in Latin America, and some very interesting technical innovations have been introduced by Latin American artists through the decades. The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art opened an exhibition called Making an Impression: Pioneering Latin…
- Previewing the New Season of Music at St. Alban’s with David Wilson
Music @ St. Alban’s is a monthly concert series held on Sunday afternoons at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Davidson. Established in 2005, it features musicians from near and far performing a wide variety of musical genres. On this episode of Piedmont Arts, board member David Wilson talks about…
- Inside the Nation’s First Public Arts Conservatory with UNCSA Dance Dean Endalyn Taylor Outlaw
The North Carolina School of the Arts opened in 1965 as America’s first public arts conservatory and become part of the University of North Carolina system in 1972 with programs in music, drama, dance, filmmaking, and more. UNCSA’s Dean of Dance, Endalyn Taylor Outlaw, is our guest on this episode…
- Piedmont Opera’s 50th Season Debut and NC Symphony Comes to Davidson College
Piedmont Opera launches their 50th season with performances that include Rossini’s Barber of Seville and an appearance by Renee Fleming. Their emphasis this season is on celebrating and fostering community. General Director and Principal Conductor Joseph Mechavich share on this Piedmont Arts…
- Artistic Director Kenney Potter Previews the Charlotte Master Chorale 76th Season
Charlotte Master Chorale is about to launch its 76th season, and their chamber choir kicks off WDAV’s new Small Batch concert series season. This year the group will celebrate community, belonging, and the power of voices singing together through a variety of concerts that include recent choral…
- Inside Children’s Theatre of Charlotte: New Season Reveal with Adam Burke
The Children’s Theatre of Charlotte got its start shortly after World War II. After many years on Morehead Street, the theater company moved to ImaginOn, where they’ve been delighting audiences since 2005. On this Piedmont Arts, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte Artistic Director Adam Burke talks…
- Herb Jackson and Lia Newman on Davidson’s National Art Legacy
Explore the history and return of Davidson College's iconic art competition. Founder Herb Jackson and curator Lia Newman discuss the 1970s print and drawing landmark and its 50th-anniversary rebirth on Piedmont Arts.
- Charlotte Area Arts Guide: Previewing the 2026-2027 Regional Orchestra Seasons
Discover what's coming to the stage for Western Piedmont Symphony's 62nd season! Maestro Matthew Troy previews the 2026-2027 lineup, plus hear other regional orchestra highlights and upcoming arts events with FanFare.
- Master Storyteller Donna Washington & Inside The World's Largest Black Theatre Festival
Master storyteller Donna Washington breaks down what makes a compelling story. Plus, we preview the International Black Theatre Festival in Winston-Salem with organizer Brittany Giles-Jones, and share fun activities in FanFare!
- Bridging the Gap: Inside James Meena’s Vision for the Charlotte Lyric Theatre
Conductor James Meena joins the Piedmont Arts podcast to discuss how the Charlotte Lyric Theatre helps emerging classical artists transition to the stage. Plus, plan your weekend events with FanFare.
- Overcoming Riptides: NC Poet Cheryl Wilder Shares Her Creative Journey
On this episode of Piedmont Arts, poet Cheryl Wilder discusses her latest collection, Singing Riptide, and what set her writing career in motion. Plus, learn about upcoming arts and culture happenings across our region with FanFare.
- Your Summer Festival Guide: Exploring Two Celebrated North Carolina Music Festivals
At An Appalachian Summer Festival in Boone this month, you can do everything from enjoying classical concerts to watching international films. And if you’re in the Greensboro area, the newly launched Eastern Festival of Music offers numerous concerts, many of them led by music director Gerard…
- Moravian Roots and the Reality of Modern Military Families
Discover how Moravian music shaped early NC history with Dr. Christopher Ogburn, and preview the powerful modern military opera 'The Falling and Rising' coming to the Brevard Music Center in July 2026.
- Inside Charlotte’s 5-Day Immersive Program for Choral Composers and Lyricists
Discover how Charlotte's International Choral Composers Institute is shaping the future of classical music. Founder Sherry Blevins joins Piedmont Arts to share practical career advice and hands-on instruction for choral composers and lyricists.
- Steve Kaliski on Davidson Community Players, Karen Slack’s “African Queens”
Davidson Community Players marks 61 years since its 1965 debut as Steve Kaliski previews Evita, Million Dollar Quartet and more. Soprano Karen Slack discusses African Queens with Piedmont Opera in Winston-Salem, plus FanFare events.
- David McGraw Talks Summer Shakespeare in North Carolina
Piedmont Shakespeare Company executive director David McGraw discusses the power of Shakespeare today and the magic of summer productions as the troupe tours Much Ado About Nothing across the Triad, from Winston-Salem to Burlington.
- Todd Herman of the Mint Museum Talks Caravaggio in Italy
Revolutionary yet notorious Baroque painter Caravaggio takes center stage in a new Mint Museum exhibition in Uptown Charlotte. Curator and CEO Todd Herman joins Piedmont Arts, plus reports from Spoleto USA and FanFare summer picks.
- Garrett Murphy of Bach Charlotte on the 2026 Charlotte Bach Festival
Explore the 2026 Charlotte Bach Festival with Bach Charlotte executive director Garrett Murphy. Hear Bach’s links to French composers, his influence on Brahms, and Handel’s major oratorio beyond Messiah, plus concerts and experiences in Charlotte.
- Pianist Phillip Bush on WDAV’s Small Batch Concert Series
On this edition of the Piedmont Arts podcast, pianist Phillip Bush talks about his music education in Charlotte as well as his love of contemporary music.
podsearch is a free, independent podcast search engine. Read about podsearch, the privacy policy or contact us.