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Bells of Nagasaki — Anli Lin Tong on Faith, Lineage, and the Artist’s Callin
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- The Piano Pod - a global hub for innovation, education, and connection in classical piano music
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- Dec 17, 2025
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- 5662
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Summary
What does a piano recital have to do with war, faith, and forgiveness? In this episode of The Piano Pod , pianist and educator Anli Lin Tong shares the story behind Bells of Nagasaki: Music for Contemplation —a profoundly moving concert created for the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. What began as a single song her father used to sing— The Bells of Nagasaki —became a powerful act of remembrance, shaped by the legacy of Dr. Takashi Nagai , a survivor who transformed unimaginable loss into a life devoted to peace. This conversation moves beyond repertoire and performance into questions rarely asked in classical music: • What responsibility does an artist carry when history is still unresolved? • How does sound hold memory when words fail? From the history of Urakami Cathedral’s bells , silenced for decades, to Anli’s own journey—moving to the U.S. alone as a child, studying with legendary teachers, and carrying artistic lineage forward—this episode reveals how music can become a moral witness. It’s a conversation about remembrance, responsibility, and the quiet power of sound to hold history—and humanity—together. Learn More About Anli Lin Tong 📝 Read my blog exploring Anli’s artistry and work 📰 Press Coverage: Bells of Nagasaki: Music for Contemplation 🎓 Juilliard Feature The Juilliard School highlights Anli’s writing on her teacher Mieczysław Munz : 🎹 THE PIANO POD 🎵 Subscribe to the Season 6 Piano Playlis t — a collection of every piano work mentioned throughout the episodes: 💖 Become a VIP Member or unlock exclusive content: 📫 Join our newsletter: 🌐 Website: https://thepianopod.com 📱 IG: @thepianopod | FB: @thepianopod | TikTok: @thepianopod 🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thepianopod