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...where tradition meets innovation. Together, we bring PIANO into the FUTURE.a global hub for innovation, education, and connection in classical piano musicHey, 🎹 enthusiasts out there! My name is Yukimi, a classical pianist and educator from NYC and executive producer of The Piano Pod. The Piano Pod🎙 is a one-of-a-kind podcast that delves deep into the fascinating world of classical music, with a specific focus on the 🎹 piano. In a biweekly format, the show explores intriguing discussions with guests breaking exciting new ground in the classical music industry. The Piano Pod aims to nurture a thriving community that embraces innovative approaches to ensure classical music's relevance and vitality in today's dynamic landscape."How can I present the beautiful tradition of classical music to the 21st-century audience in a fun, contemporary, and engaging w
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- Jun 16, 20261h 26m
Spirit, Body, and Soul: Pianist & Composer David Berry on Virtuosity, Creativity, and Artistic Identity
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 & RecordingsJoshua 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. SpotifyTiny Glass Tavern — Let Us Dance, Let Us Sing Featuring David Berry’s performance of Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho. SpotifyPublicationsJoshua 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 BerryWebsite FacebookThe Piano PodBecome a VIP Member / Unlock Exclusive Content on Substack Season 6 Piano Music PlaylistNominate Guests for Season 7: Culture and Courage HERE#DavidBerry #ThePianoPod #PianoPodcast #ClassicalMusic
- Jun 16, 20261 min
Official Trailer: Season 6 Finale "Spirit, Body, & Soul" feat. David Berry
🎙️ SEASON 6 FINALE TRAILERHow 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 Contenthttps://thepianopod.substack.com🎙️ Nominate a Guest for Season 7: Culture and Couragehttps://forms.gle/NPxggt25PU2CaKFD9🌐 Websitehttps://thepianopod.com📸 Instagramhttps://instagram.com/thepianopod📘 Facebookhttps://facebook.com/thepianopod🔗 All Linkshttps://linktr.ee/thepianopod#DavidBerry #ThePianoPod #ClassicalMusic #PianoPodcast #ConcertPianist #Composition #Improvisation #CreativityAndConnection #EastmanSchoolOfMusic #Juilliard
- Jun 2, 20261h 41m
Sound Liberation: Joe Williams on Black Artistry, Legacy & Belonging in Concert Music
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 & PerformancesBrian 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 WilliamsInstagram: @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
- Jun 2, 20261 min
Official Trailer: "Sound Liberation" feat. Joe Williams, Sound Liberator
🎙️ NEW TRAILER: Sound LiberationWhat 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
- May 19, 20261h 48m
Beyond Borders: From Argentina to Poland to Texas—Oscar Macchioni reflects on a life in music
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 PodInstagramFacebookTikTok🔗 All Links
- May 18, 20261 min
Official Trailer: "Beyond Borders" feat. Oscar Macchioni, Steinway Artist & Pedagogue
Here is the Trailer for: Season 6 Episode 18: Beyond Borders: From Argentina to Poland to Texas—Oscar Macchioni Reflects on a Life in MusicIn 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 todayBorn 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
- May 5, 20261h 49m
Music As Witness feat. Concert Pianist, Anna Shelest
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 PlaylistNOMINATE 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.
- May 4, 20262 min
Official Trailer: Season 6 Eps.17 "Music as Witness" feat. Anna Shelest
🎬 TRAILER — Music as WitnessWhat 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
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...where tradition meets innovation. Together, we bring PIANO into the FUTURE.a global hub for innovation, education, and connection in classical piano musicHey, 🎹 enthusiasts out there! My name is Yukimi, a classical pianist and educator from NYC and executive producer of The Piano Pod. The Piano Pod🎙 is a one-of-a-kind podcast that delves deep into the fascinating world of classical music, with a specific focus on the 🎹 piano. In a biweekly format, the show explores intriguing discussions with guests breaking exciting new ground in the classical music industry. The Piano Pod aims to nurture a thriving community that embraces innovative approaches to ensure classical music's relevance and vitality in today's dynamic landscape."How can I present the beautiful tradition of classical music to the 21st-century audience in a fun, contemporary, and engaging w
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