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Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Blair Boone-Migura, founder and executive director of The Art Song Preservation Society of New York, joins The Piano Pod for a conversation about art song, human connection, preservation, transmission, and the next chapter of ASPSNY. A voice teacher, vocal coach, pianist, arts leader, former public radio host, and cultural commentator, Blair has spent 17 years building ASPSNY into a home for singers, pianists, teachers, and audiences devoted to the art song tradition. In this episode, Blair reflects on the founding of ASPSNY, the influence of his mentor Mary Trueman, the Summer of Song Festival, and why art song is not merely repertoire but a meeting place for language, poetry, culture, family, mentorship, and artistic courage. We also discuss ASPSNY’s 10-year chapter at Manhattan School of Music, the exciting next chapter Blair reveals in the episode, his upcoming Henri Duparc project, the role of the pianist in art song, and what it means to preserve music by transmitting it to the next generation. MUSIC PLAYLISTS Explore music connected to Season 7 conversations: YouTube Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQF8HfwotO3k&si=snVvR8HG76HjmBYs Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6eSQjDR7tMVdeicHO23FwV?si=G_M4LAofTfiADhy9foe8Cg LEARN MORE 🎶 The Art Song Preservation Society of New York https://www.artsongpreservationsocietyny.org/ 🎤 Blair Boone-Migura https://www.blairboone-migura.com/ 📷 ASPSNY on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/artsongpreservationsocietyny/ 📷 Blair Boone-Migura on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/blairboonenyc/ FOLLOW THE PIANO POD 📩 Subscribe to The Piano Pod newsletter and receive our free PDF, 12 Lessons from Season 6: https://the-piano-pod-with-yukimi-song.kit.com/b24ee970d9 🌐 Visit The Piano Pod: https://thepianopod.com If you enjoyed this conversation, please subscribe to the channel, share the episode, and tell us what stayed with you in the comments. #ThePianoPod #ArtSong #ASPSNY #BlairBooneMigura #ArtSongPreservationSociety #ClassicalMusic #VocalMusic #CollaborativePiano #CultureAndCourage

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! 🎹 TRAILER | Art Song, Human Connection For Season 7 Episode 2 of The Piano Pod, we welcome longtime supporter and friend Blair Boone-Migura , founder and executive director of The Art Song Preservation Society of New York (ASPSNY). From ASPSNY’s 17-year journey and the Summer of Song Festival to the organization’s exciting next chapter, Blair shares his story and his commitment to preserving art song through culture, mentorship, and human connection. 🎬 Join us for the YouTube premiere on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET! 👉 https://youtu.be/GwoLic1zCjU?si=RSjHx5IqpeoxeUjS 🎧 The audio episode will also be available on October 20 wherever you listen to podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/the-piano-pod/ #ThePianoPod #BlairBooneMigura #ASPSNY #ArtSong #CultureAndCourage #ClassicalMusic

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! This episode is brought to you by the Alexander & Buono Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping promising classical musicians launch and sustain their careers while cultivating new audiences for classical music. Learn more Pianists Anna and Dmitri Shelest of the Shelest Piano Duo join Maestro Michael Hall, Artistic Director of the Brandywine Valley Symphony, for a conversation about music, collaboration, and the upcoming U.S. premiere of Ukrainian composer Oleh Bezborodko’s Steel, Violet, Rage. On October 18, the Shelest Piano Duo will perform with the Brandywine Valley Symphony Chamber Orchestra at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. The concert opens Razom for Ukraine’s fourth annual Ukrainian Cultural Festival, taking place across New York City from October 18 through November 6. The program also features Valentyn Silvestrov’s The Messenger, Philip Glass’s Tirol Concerto, and Samuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings. In this episode, Anna, Dmitri, and Maestro Hall discuss the ideas connecting these works, the unusual demands of performing a concerto for piano four hands and orchestra, and what music can preserve and communicate during a time of war. This episode is presented with the support of the Alexander & Buono Foundation. CONCERT INFORMATION Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall 🎟️ Get Your Tickets PERFORMANCE EXCERPTS • Leonard Bernstein: Overture to Candide, arranged for piano four hands by Charlie Harmon — Anna and Dmitri Shelest • Valentyn Silvestrov: The Messenger, piano solo version — Anna Shelest • Oleh Bezborodko: “Steel” from Steel, Violet, Rage — Anna and Dmitri Shelest • Philip Glass: Truman Sleeps from The Truman Sho w — Anna Shelest Please note: Truman Sleeps is included as an additional performance excerpt and is not part of the October 18 concert program. LEARN MORE 🎹 Anna Shelest and the Shelest Piano Duo: HERE 🎻 Brandywine Valley Symphony: HERE 🇺🇦 Ukrainian Cultural Festival 2026: HERE 🇺🇦 Razom for Ukraine: HERE FOLLOW THE PIANO POD 📩 Subscribe to The Piano Pod newsletter and receive our free PDF, 12 Lessons from Season 6: HERE 🌐 Visit The Piano Pod: HERE If you enjoyed this conversation, please subscribe to the channel, share the episode, and tell us what stayed with you in the comments. #ThePianoPod #ShelestPianoDuo #UkrainianMusic

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Here is the trailer for Steel, Violet, Rage at Carnegie Hall , a special Season 7 Alumni Episode of The Piano Pod . Pianists Anna and Dmitri Shelest of the Shelest Piano Duo join Maestro Michael Hall, Artistic Director of the Brandywine Valley Symphony, to take us behind their October 18 performance at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. The concert opens Razom for Ukraine’s fourth annual Ukrainian Cultural Festival and features the U.S. premiere of Ukrainian composer Oleh Bezborodko’s Steel, Violet, Rage —a concerto for piano four hands and orchestra. 📺 Watch the full episode beginning Tuesday, October 6, at 8:00 p.m. ET: https://youtu.be/G-TaXMoWDu0 🎟️ Concert tickets: https://www.carnegiehall.org/calendar/2026/10/18/shelest-piano-duo-with-the-brandywine-valley-symphony-chamber-orchestra-michae-0100pm This special episode is brought to you by the Alexander & Buono Foundation: https://www.alexanderbuono.org/ LISTEN TO OUR SEASON 7 PLAYLISTS Explore the piano works mentioned throughout Season 7 of The Piano Pod . 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6eSQjDR7tMVdeicHO23FwV ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQF8HfwotO3k #ThePianoPod #ShelestPianoDuo #MichaelHall #UkrainianMusic #CarnegieHall #CultureAndCourage

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Season 7 begins with Yamaha Artist, composer, author, and UCLA professor Inna Faliks . In this conversation, we explore her recent album Stranger Things: Piano Works from a Young Refugee’s Backpack , the childhood compositions she carried with her from Odesa, her 2024 album Manuscripts Don’t Burn , her relationship with literature and contemporary music, Gabriel Prokofiev’s Minimoog concerto, her memoir Weight in the Fingertips , and the teachers and experiences that shaped her artistic voice. From memory and migration to artistic curiosity and reinvention, Inna’s story opens our Season 7 theme: Culture & Courage . 🎧 Sounds of Inspiration — Season 7 Playlist: Listen to music mentioned throughout Season 7, including selections from Inna Faliks’s latest album, Stranger Things , on YouTube or Spotify [Inna Faliks] 🌐 Website 🎧 Spotify 📱 Instagram [The Piano Pod] 📩 Subscribe to The Piano Pod newsletter and receive our free PDF, 12 Lessons from Season 6 . 🌐 Website

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! From childhood compositions carried out of Odesa to performing a concerto on Minimoog, Inna Faliks has built an artistic life around memory, curiosity, and reinvention. What happens when the music you wrote as a child returns decades later? Here’s the trailer for the Season 7 premiere of The Piano Pod : Carrying Memory Forward , featuring Yamaha Artist, composer, and author Inna Faliks. We talk about her latest album, Stranger Things: Piano Works from a Young Refugee’s Backpack , her other boundary-expanding recordings, memoir, and collaboration with Gabriel Prokofiev. 🎹 Premieres Tuesday, September 22 at 8 PM ET. ▶️ Set a reminder for the premiere: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIHO7Swp5Aw

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Welcome to Season 7 of The Piano Pod : Culture & Courage . After six seasons and more than 100 episodes, the show is entering a new chapter. In this short introduction, host Yukimi Song shares what is changing, why the podcast is moving to a monthly schedule, and how her own evolving identity and work inspired this season’s theme. What remains unchanged is the heart of The Piano Pod : thoughtful, authentic conversations that look beyond professional biographies to discover the people and stories behind the work. Season 7 officially begins on September 22 with Ukrainian-born American pianist Inna Faliks . Follow The Piano Pod on your favorite podcast platform and join us for the season ahead.

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Know someone who embodies Culture & Courage ? I'm currently curating Season 7 of The Piano Pod and looking for musicians, educators, composers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and creative leaders who are expanding what it means to be an artist today. If someone comes to mind—or if that person is you—I would love to hear from you. Please submit your nomination here: Nominate Guest Here

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! How do we bring our full musical selves to the stage? In this Season 6 finale of The Piano Pod , concert pianist, composer, arranger, educator, and artistic leader David Berry joins host Yukimi Song for a rich and deeply personal conversation on virtuosity, improvisation, composition, contemporary music, artistic identity, and the connections that unite seemingly different musical worlds. A graduate of the Eastman School of Music and The Juilliard School, Berry has built a multifaceted career as a performer, educator, curator, and advocate. Equally at home with Liszt, George Walker, James P. Johnson, contemporary composers, and his own original works, he embodies the spirit of this season’s theme: Creativity and Connection . Throughout the episode, listeners will hear excerpts from Berry’s own compositions and arrangements, including Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho and Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child . Featured Music & Recordings Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child Danse Andalouse by Joaquín Nin James P. Johnson: Yamekraw – A Negro Rhapsody Adolphus Hailstork: Chamber Works Featuring the premiere recording of Hailstork’s Piano Quintet Detroit with The Harlem Chamber Players. Spotify Tiny Glass Tavern — Let Us Dance, Let Us Sing Featuring David Berry’s performance of Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho . Spotify Publications Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho for solo piano David Berry, Since Jesus Came Into My Heart: 10 Stylish Arrangements for Solo Piano Lillenas Publishing Company, 2024 David Berry Website Facebook The Piano Pod Become a VIP Member / Unlock Exclusive Content on Substack Season 6 Piano Music Playlist Nominate Guests for Season 7: Culture and Courage HERE #DavidBerry #ThePianoPod #PianoPodcast #ClassicalMusic

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! 🎙️ SEASON 6 FINALE TRAILER How do we bring our full musical selves to the stage? In the Season 6 finale of The Piano Pod 🎙 , host Yukimi Song sits down with concert pianist, composer, arranger, educator, and artistic leader David Berry for a rich and deeply personal conversation on virtuosity, improvisation, composition, contemporary music, and artistic identity. A graduate of the Eastman School of Music and The Juilliard School, Berry has built a multifaceted career as a performer, educator, curator, and advocate. Equally at home with Liszt, George Walker, James P. Johnson, contemporary music, and his own original works, he embodies the spirit of this season's theme: Creativity and Connection. Join us as we explore what it means to bring heart, soul, and one's authentic musical self to the stage. 🎧 Spirit, Body, and Soul: Pianist David Berry on Virtuosity, Creativity, and Artistic Identity 📅 Premieres Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 8 PM ET ▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMkiqc0BoAQ 🎙️ Listen on all major podcast platforms: https://rss.com/podcasts/the-piano-pod/ 💖 Become a VIP Member / Unlock Exclusive Content https://thepianopod.substack.com 🎙️ Nominate a Guest for Season 7: Culture and Courage https://forms.gle/NPxggt25PU2CaKFD9 🌐 Website https://thepianopod.com 📸 Instagram https://instagram.com/thepianopod 📘 Facebook https://facebook.com/thepianopod 🔗 All Links https://linktr.ee/thepianopod #DavidBerry #ThePianoPod #ClassicalMusic #PianoPodcast #ConcertPianist #Composition #Improvisation #CreativityAndConnection #EastmanSchoolOfMusic #Juilliard

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! What does it mean to become a "Sound Liberator"? In this episode of The Piano Pod, pianist, composer, educator, filmmaker, scholar, and advocate Joe Williams joins host Yukimi Song for a wide-ranging conversation on artistry, legacy, belonging, improvisation, education, and the evolving landscape of concert music. Currently pursuing a PhD in composition at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Williams has built a multifaceted career championing composers of African descent while developing his own distinctive creative voice. From premiering new works and producing documentary films to contributing scholarship on Florence Price and composing music rooted in liberation, spirituality, and human connection, Williams exemplifies what it means to be a 21st-century artist. Throughout the episode, listeners will hear musical excerpts featuring works by Florence Price, Maria Thompson Corley, Richard Thompson, Brian Raphael Nabors, and Joe Williams himself. 🎹 Featured Music & Performances Brian Raphael Nabors – Piano Sonata No. 2 Brian Raphael Nabors – Sonata for Cello and Piano (Sterling Elliott, cello; Joseph Williams, piano) Florence Price – Fantasie Nègre in E Minor James Lee III - Album for the Young at Heart Maria Thompson Corley – Lucid Dreaming 👤 Joe Williams Instagram: @soundliberator 🎙️ The Piano Pod 💖 Become a VIP Member / Unlock Exclusive Content here 🎵 Season 6 Piano Playlist 🎙 Nominate Guests for Season 7 HERE 📫 Join Our Newsletter HERE 🌐 Website #JoeWilliams #ThePianoPod #FlorencePrice #BrianRaphaelNabors #MariaThompsonCorley #ConcertMusic #ContemporaryClassical #Juneteenth #PianoPodcast #ClassicalMusic

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! 🎙️ NEW TRAILER: Sound Liberation What does it mean to be a Sound Liberator ? In our upcoming episode of The Piano Pod, pianist, composer, educator, and scholar Joe Williams reflects on artistry, identity, freedom, Black excellence, and the power of music to preserve histories and connect communities. “My responsibility is really to free people through my art.” A powerful conversation on belonging, authenticity, representation, and what it means to move through the world on your own terms. 🎧 Sound Liberation: Joe Williams on Black Artistry, Legacy & Belonging in Concert Music 📅 Premieres Tuesday, June 2 at 8 PM ET 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zogy7Vs75mo #ThePianoPod #JoeWilliams #SoundLiberation #Juneteenth #BlackArtistry #ConcertMusic #ContemporaryClassical #Pianist #Composer #ClassicalMusic

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this episode of The Piano Pod, we are joined by Steinway Artist, pianist, and pedagogue Dr. Oscar Macchioni. Born in Argentina, shaped by years of study in Poland, and now serving as Associate Professor of Piano Pedagogy at the University of North Texas, Macchioni reflects on a life in music that moves across borders — culturally, intellectually, and artistically. A central focus of this conversation is his album Mostly Tangos: Piano Music from the Americas . But this episode goes far beyond tango itself. Together, we explore artistic identity, the dangers of labels, concert programming, the evolution of tango into concert music, and how composers such as Astor Piazzolla, William Bolcom, and Karol Szymanowski shaped Macchioni’s artistic world. We also discuss his years teaching in the culturally rich border community of El Paso, Texas, his philosophy on piano pedagogy, and the role universities and artists can play in building meaningful human connection through music. This episode offers a thoughtful reflection on artistry, cultural identity, education, and how music continues to travel across generations and borders. 🌐 Oscar Macchioni Website 🎬 Oscar Macchioni YouTube 🎹 Borderland Chopin International Competition 📖 Read the “Meet Our Guest” blog 💖 Become a VIP Member / Unlock Exclusive Content 🎵 Season 6 Piano Playlist 🎙 Nominate Guests for Season 7 📫 Join Our Newsletter 🌐 The Piano Pod Website 📱 Follow The Piano Pod Instagram Facebook TikTok 🔗 All Links

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Here is the Trailer for: Season 6 Episode 18: Beyond Borders: From Argentina to Poland to Texas—Oscar Macchioni Reflects on a Life in Music In our upcoming episode, we welcome Steinway Artist and renowned piano pedagogue Dr. Oscar Macchioni. This conversation goes far beyond tango. Together, we explore: • tango as a universal concert genre • artistic labels and misconceptions • audience engagement and concert programming • Szymanowski and William Bolcom • music across borders and cultures • and the evolving role of classical music today Born in Argentina, shaped by years of study in Poland, and now based in Texas, Macchioni reflects on a life in music rooted in curiosity, cultural connection, and artistic exploration. 🎧 Season 6, Episode 18 premieres tomorrow — Tuesday, May 19 at 8 PM ET on YouTube and all major audio platforms. ▶️ YouTube Premiere: https://youtu.be/_sDxpwSBb-k?si=npr-uxApcF1eieIF 🎙 Audio Platforms: https://rss.com/podcasts/the-piano-pod/ 📝 Meet Our Guest Blog: https://open.substack.com/pub/thepianopod/p/meet-our-guest-dr-oscar-macchioni?r=2q1iy3&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true #ThePianoPod #OscarMacchioni #ClassicalMusic #Piano #Tango #KarolSzymanowski #WilliamBolcom #PianoPedagogy

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this episode of The Piano Pod , we are joined by concert pianist Anna Shelest . Her work spans major orchestral collaborations, recording projects, and repertoire advocacy — but this conversation centers on her latest album A Romantic from Kharkiv; Music of Sergei Bortkiewicz and the deeper artistic and cultural meaning behind it. Together, we explore how music becomes a form of testimony — shaped by memory, identity, and history — and how Shelest’s connection to Kharkiv, Ukraine informs her interpretation of Bortkiewicz’s music. We also discuss her Donna Voce project, her collaboration with conductor Neeme Järvi on Anton Rubinstein’s piano concertos, and her work as part of the Shelest Piano Duo with her husband, Dmitri Shelest. This episode is sponsored by the Alexander & Buono Foundation , an organization dedicated to supporting classical musicians through performance opportunities, recordings, and artistic development. This episode offers a powerful reflection on rediscovery, cultural heritage, and the role of classical music in today’s world. 📖 Read the blog ( Meet Our Guest ): Anna Shelest — Concert Pianist 🎧 Listen to Anna Shelest on Spotify 🎬 Explore more video clips on YouTube 💖 Become a VIP Member / Unlock Exclusive Content on Substack 🎵 Listen to the Season 6 Piano Playlist NOMINATE GUESTS FOR SEASON 7: https://forms.gle/z3Q78dtTBbe5hdYr9 📫 Join our Newsletter 🌐 Visit our Website 📱 Follow The Piano Pod on Instagram , Facebook , and TikTok 🔗 Access all links via Linktree 🎧 Available on YouTube and all podcast platforms. Subscribe for more conversations on creativity, artistry, and the future of classical music.

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! 🎬 TRAILER — Music as Witness What does it mean for music to carry memory? In this upcoming episode of The Piano Pod , concert pianist Anna Shelest traces her roots from Kharkiv, Ukraine—through forgotten voices and the music of women composers she continues to bring into focus. This is not about novelty. It is about identity, history, and a lifelong artistic search for voice. Throughout the episode, you will hear music you may not know— but through her playing, it becomes immediate, human, and deeply felt. Music as Witness — On Ukraine, forgotten repertoire, and the power of music 🎥 Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/3hhPfbBdrSE?si=3oOBMmsjGGdpLwHt 🎧 Listen on audio platforms: https://rss.com/podcasts/the-piano-pod/ 📅 Premieres Tuesday, May 5 at 8 PM ET

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this episode of The Piano Pod, we welcome Joy Luck Trio — a newly formed ensemble bringing together pianist Donna Weng Friedman, pipa virtuoso Gao Hong, and erhu virtuoso Karen Han-Ottosson. Together, these three Chinese-American artists unite piano, pipa, and erhu in a rare chamber collaboration rooted in heritage and shaped by contemporary expression. In this conversation, we explore how the trio first came together, the histories and sound worlds of the pipa and erhu, what makes these instruments distinct from Western strings, and the remarkable artistic journeys that led each member to this moment. We also discuss Gao Hong’s expansive career as a pipa virtuoso and composer, Karen Han’s work on major Hollywood soundtracks, Donna’s recent creative accomplishments, and the trio’s artistic vision, repertoire, and the origin of the name Joy Luck Trio . This episode is about identity, reinvention, artistry, and the excitement of building something new after decades of achievement. 📖 Read the Meet Our Guest Blog 🌐 Joy Luck Trio Facebook 🌐 Gao Hong (Pipa Virtuoso, Composer) 🌐 Karen Han-Ottosson (Erhu Virtuoso) 🌐 Donna Weng Friedman (Pianist, Filmmaker) 📱 Follow The Piano Pod 💖 Become a VIP Member / Unlock Exclusive Content https://thepianopod.substack.com 🎵 Sounds of Inspiration (all the music mentioned in Season 6: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeBrJAY2RQ_uqBAHXTkMwM4nISe9vxvDa 📫 Join Our Newsletter https://thepianopod.substack.com/subscribe 🌐 Website https://thepianopod.com 🔗 All Links https://linktr.ee/thepianopod 🎧 Available on YouTube and all podcast platforms. Subscribe for more conversations on creativity, artistry, and the future of classical music.

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! What happens when piano, pipa, and erhu come together in one ensemble? Tonight on The Piano Pod , meet Joy Luck Trio — Donna Weng Friedman, Gao Hong, and Karen Han-Ottosson — three acclaimed artists creating a bold new chamber voice rooted in heritage, virtuosity, and contemporary expression. In this powerful conversation, we explore the origins of the trio, the fascinating histories of the pipa and erhu, remarkable careers spanning concert halls and film soundtracks, and the excitement of building something entirely new together. 🎬 Full episode premieres tonight at 8 PM ET https://youtu.be/3ckAaOLwkjs?si=zxd26EgPelhvrvGe 🎧 Audio released simultaneously: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-piano-pod-a-global-hub-for-innovation/id1542535778 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6tVYe2x1yILfaJm1yjyt2P?si=6e315e2c003b49a6 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/fcedc315-c5b7-42d9-b1c9-7eb97b5b290d/the-piano-pod---a-global-hub-for-innovation-education-and-connection-in-classical-piano-music See you tonight. #ThePianoPod #JoyLuckTrio #Pipa #Erhu #Piano #MusicPodcast #ClassicalMusic #ChineseAmericanArtists

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this episode of The Piano Pod, we are joined by composer, conductor, & Music Director at Univeristy of Cologne, Michael Ostrzyga His work spans composition, conducting, editorial scholarship, and large-scale projects — but this conversation centers on his piano writing, especially his recent solo album Perseus. Together, we explore how music begins — whether from structure, memory, or sound itself — and how these ideas shape a body of work that moves between tradition and exploration. We also discuss his pedagogical work Der singende Wind, his early musical formation, and his recent arrangement of Beethoven’s Mass in C for four-hand piano and harmonium, commissioned by the Harvard Choruses. This episode offers a deeper look into the relationship between structure and intuition, and how personal experience finds its way into music. 📖 Read our blog 🌐 Michael Ostrzyga — Official Website 🎧 Listen to his music ( Spotify ): 💿 Album — Perseus 📘 Der singende Wind - the Singing Wind (Breitkopf & Härtel): 🎼 Beethoven Mass in C arrangement - article 🎥 Harvard performance of Beethoven's Mass in C [THE PIANO POD] 💖 Become a VIP Member / Unlock Exclusive Content 🎵 Season 6 Piano Playlist (piano music mentioned in Season 6) 📫 Join Our Newsletter 🌐 Website 📱 Follow The Piano Pod Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepianopod Facebook: https://facebook.com/thepianopod TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thepianopod 🔗 All Links: https://linktr.ee/thepianopod

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Here is the trailer for Season 6, Episode 15 of The Piano Pod. Guest: Michael Ostrzyga — Composer & Conductor In this episode, we explore his piano writing, centered around his album Perseus — a body of work shaped by structure, memory, and lived experience. In our conversation, we talked about: where music begins — sound, structure, or something more intuitive how memory finds its way into composition expanding the language of the piano writing for different kinds of performers how personal experience shapes artistic work 🎥 YouTube Premiere tonight at 8:00 PM ET (April 7): https://youtu.be/M_932Hlo-Xg?si=UB8J69nP3tM03Fyi 🎧 Audio (available on all platforms): https://linktr.ee/ThePianoPodAudio 📕Read our blog about Michael Ostrzyga: https://thepianopod.substack.com/p/meet-our-guest-michael-ostrzyga-composer Join us tonight.