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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
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Piano Music
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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 music

Hey, šŸŽ¹ enthusiasts out there! My name is Yukimi, a classical pianist and educator from NYC and executive producer of The Piano Pod. The Piano PodšŸŽ™ is a one-of-a-kind podcast that delves deep into the fascinating world of classical music, w... more

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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 B... more

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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 th... more

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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 share... more

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I'm currently curating Season 7 of The Piano Pod and looking for musicians, educators, composers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and creative leader... more

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Inna Faliks
Pianist, composer, author, UCLA professor
UCLA, Parma Recordings (via album promotion)
Episode: Carrying Memory Forward: Pianist, Composer & Author Inna Faliks on Odesa, Stranger Things, and the Courage to Reimagine
David Berry
Concert pianist, composer, arranger, educator, and scholar
Independent artist; Eastern Mennonite University (Associate Professor of Music and Chair of Music Department)
Episode: Spirit, Body, and Soul: Pianist & Composer David Berry on Virtuosity, Creativity, and Artistic Identity
Joe Williams
Composer, pianist, educator, curator, sound liberator
Independent artist/academic affiliations mentioned in episode
Episode: Sound Liberation: Joe Williams on Black Artistry, Legacy & Belonging in Concert Music
Oscar Macchioni
Steinway artist and piano pedagogue
Steinway
Episode: Official Trailer: "Beyond Borders" feat. Oscar Macchioni, Steinway Artist & Pedagogue
Anna Shelest
Concert pianist
Independent artist
Episode: Official Trailer: Season 6 Eps.17 "Music as Witness" feat. Anna Shelest
Donna Weng Friedman
Pianist, producer, filmmaker; returning guest and founder of Joy Luck Trio
Joy Luck Trio; The Piano Pod
Episode: Joy Luck Trio -- Groundbreaking Pipa-Erhu-Piano Trio
Gao Hong
Chinese Pipa virtuoso and composer
Joy Luck Trio
Episode: Joy Luck Trio -- Groundbreaking Pipa-Erhu-Piano Trio
Karen Han-Ottosson
Erhu virtuoso, composer, vocalist
Joy Luck Trio
Episode: Joy Luck Trio -- Groundbreaking Pipa-Erhu-Piano 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

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Yukimi
Host and executive producer focused on connecting audiences with innovative, culture-forward conversations in classical piano.

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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.

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    Andy J F (Piano)
    United Kingdom10 months ago

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Carrying Memory Forward: Pianist, Composer & Author Inna Faliks on Odesa, Stranger Things, and the Courage to Reimagine
Q: Why did you choose to pair music with spoken poetry on Manuscripts Don't Burn, and how did that concept evolve?
She describes Music Words as a long-standing project that blends live performance with poetry readings, developed to break the isolation of the classical music world and to bridge music with literary voices.
Carrying Memory Forward: Pianist, Composer & Author Inna Faliks on Odesa, Stranger Things, and the Courage to Reimagine
Q: If you had to describe your mission or passion as an artist today in just a few sentences, what would you say?
Faliks emphasizes sharing the experience of existence through music with honesty and immediacy, aiming for emotionally charged performances that are spontaneous and sincere.
Spirit, Body, and Soul: Pianist & Composer David Berry on Virtuosity, Creativity, and Artistic Identity
Q: What is the title of your upcoming album, and what can listeners expect from it?
The album is Spirit, Body, and Soul Concert Spirituals for Solo Piano, featuring Berry's own spirituals and arrangements, with a focus on deep spiritual and emotional storytelling through piano.
Spirit, Body, and Soul: Pianist & Composer David Berry on Virtuosity, Creativity, and Artistic Identity
Q: Do you plan to spend more time on being a composer from now on?
Yes, the authentic musical self includes both concert piano and composition, and Berry anticipates expanding his output as a composer while continuing to perform.
Spirit, Body, and Soul: Pianist & Composer David Berry on Virtuosity, Creativity, and Artistic Identity
Q: What is the through line that connects everything you do?
The through line is heart—bringing heart and soul to every task, whether performing, teaching, or composing, and letting that authenticity guide all creative choices.

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The show centers the evolving role of classical piano in a modern world, with frequent deep-dive conversations that explore culture, pedagogy, representation, and cross-cultural repertoire. Guests range from virtuoso pianists and composers to educators and ensemble leaders who push traditional boundaries, discuss living composers, forgotten repertoires, and innovative programming, while the host guides sessions toward community impact and audience engagement. Noteworthy is the emphasis on inclusivity, global collaborations, and storytelling that connects technical mastery with social meaning, making it a compelling destination for listeners who want thoughtful, forward-looking perspectives on classical piano.

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