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The Piano Pod - a global hub for innovation, education, and connection in classical piano music

Yukimi Song
Classical Music
Piano
Music Education
Creativity
Piano Music
Music
Audience Engagement
Improvisation
Latin American Music
Piano Pedagogy
Moving Classics TV
Jazz
Henryk Mikołaj Górecki
Live Music Project
José Navarro-Silberstein
Neuroscience
Healing
Schubert
Contemporary Composers
Performance Anxiety

...where tradition meets innovation. Together, we bring PIANO into the FUTURE.

a global hub for innovation, education, and connection in classical piano music

Hey, 🎹 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, w... more

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Latest Episodes

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 pi... more

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 heritag... more

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 cente... more

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 exp... more

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Recent Guests

Gao Hong
Virtuoso pipa player
Joy Luck Trio
Episode: Official Trailer: Season 6 Episode 16 feat. Joy Luck Trio
Karen Han-Ottosson
Master erhu virtuoso
Joy Luck Trio
Episode: Official Trailer: Season 6 Episode 16 feat. Joy Luck Trio
Michael Ostrzyga
Composer, conductor, and music director at the University of Cologne
University of Cologne
Episode: The Sound of Perseus feat. Composer & Conductor Michael Ostrzyga
Han Chen
Pianist, recording artist, curator, and commissioning artist
Self-directed / Nexus label collaboration
Episode: The Infinite Staircase feat. Concert Pianist, Han Chen
Vivian Fang Liu
Pianist, singer-songwriter, educator, and researcher
Independent
Episode: Accents of Love feat. Pianist and Singer-Songwriter, Vivian Fang Liu
Sean Hickey
American composer and record label executive, known for his piano cycle inspired by the book "Sapiens".
Episode: Official Trailer: "Sapiens - A Human History on the Piano feat. Sean Hickey
Jiwon Yang
Graduate student at Mannes School of Music and recent first prize winner of the Concerto Competition
Mannes School of Music
Episode: "Building Artists Through Music & Mentorship" Pavlina Dokovska on Pedagogy, Leadership, and the Mannes International Piano Festival
Pavlina Dokovska
Concert pianist and chair of the Piano Department at Mannes School of Music
Mannes School of Music
Episode: Official Trailer: Building Artists Through Music & Mentorship feat. Pavlina Dokovska
Asiya Korepanova
Pianist, composer, visual artist, and poet known for her daring piano transcriptions.
Episode: Official Trailer: "Fearless Vision" feat. Asiya Korepanova, Pianist/Composer/Visual Artist

Host

Yukimi Song
Executive Producer and classical pianist; Host of The Piano Pod

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Lovely piano pod but the new ads!!

    Interesting guests hosted by a passionate likeable host, essential listening for me, thanks piano pod. But the new ads appear too often and in the middle of a sentence!! Sadly i had to stop listening.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Andy J F (Piano)
    United Kingdom5 months ago

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Ads are noticeable but generally not disruptive to the content.
High regard for host's passion and depth of topic coverage.

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Joy Luck Trio -- Groundbreaking Pipa-Erhu-Piano Trio
Q: What is the most important quality you look for in other people?
The guests converge on kindness, heart, and honesty as core qualities they value in collaborators and audiences.
Joy Luck Trio -- Groundbreaking Pipa-Erhu-Piano Trio
Q: What is your comfort food?
Gao Hong says noodles; Karen mentions noodles; Donna cites wanton soup; Donna and Gao confirm a fond, comforting staple tied to home cooking.
The Sound of Perseus feat. Composer & Conductor Michael Ostrzyga
Q: What keeps you connected with audiences and students as you move between research, teaching, and performance?
Balancing deep exploration with clear communication, sharing practical insights from composing and conducting, and maintaining a sense of community and mentorship in education helps keep the work relevant and meaningful for listeners and learners alike.
The Sound of Perseus feat. Composer & Conductor Michael Ostrzyga
Q: What is the core responsibility a young composer or performer should embrace today?
The core responsibility is to contribute honestly to the cultural dialogue, embracing collaboration, experimentation, and the willingness to reinvent oneself while remaining connected to the musical tradition that informs and inspires new creation.
The Infinite Staircase feat. Concert Pianist, Han Chen
Q: Can you describe how Infinite Staircase was executed as a project and performance?
He details commissioning 18 composers to respond to Ligeti's Études, organizing six sets for performance, coordinating with a sound designer for electronic interludes, and recording the complete set with plans for future releases.

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What is The Piano Pod about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This interview series centers on the evolving world of classical piano, exploring how traditional repertoire, education, and performance intersect with innovation, storytelling, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Episodes frequently feature composers, pianists, educators, and arts leaders who push boundaries—from mentorship and pedagogy to avant-garde transcriptions, multimedia projects, and activism in the music space. Listeners can expect thoughtful conversations about making classical music more engaging and relevant, with a strong emphasis on mentorship, community-building, and the social impact of the arts. A notable strength is the breadth of guests, spanning solo composers, festival directors, educators, and interdisciplinary arti... more

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1. Gao Hong
2. Karen Han-Ottosson
3. Michael Ostrzyga
4. Han Chen
5. Vivian Fang Liu
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8. Pavlina Dokovska

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