{"podcast":{"title":"The Piano Pod - a global hub for innovation, education, and connection in classical piano music","slug":"the-piano-pod-a-global-hub-for-innovation-education-and-connection-in-classical-piano-music-3417546","podcast_index_feed_id":3417546,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/the-piano-pod/feed.xml","website_url":"https://thepianopod.com","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/the-piano-pod/20250214_080208_d98acf1c20b41521de56c03ae56b288f.png","author":"Yukimi Song","episode_count":231,"summary":"...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, 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 way?\" When I started building a piano studio in the trendy neighborhood of Downtown Manhattan in 2007 while in the NYU graduate program in piano studies, I began to ponder this question. I realized the stark difference in expectations toward classical music and music education between music professionals and the general public. 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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","meta_description":"What does a piano recital have to do with war, faith, and forgiveness? 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