{"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. T…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-piano-pod-a-global-hub-for-innovation-education-and-connection-in-classical-piano-music-3417546"},"episode":{"title":"The Infinite Staircase feat. Concert Pianist, Han Chen","slug":"the-infinite-staircase-feat-concert-pianist-han-chen","published_at":"2026-03-24T23:40:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-piano-pod-a-global-hub-for-innovation-education-and-connection-in-classical-piano-music-3417546/the-infinite-staircase-feat-concert-pianist-han-chen","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-piano-pod-a-global-hub-for-innovation-education-and-connection-in-classical-piano-music-3417546","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/the-piano-pod/2655309","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/192273/2655309/the-piano-pod/2026_03_24_02_30_55_1875f74b-898e-480c-b372-1f1fe09380da.mp3","summary":"In this episode of The Piano Pod, concert pianist Han Chen joins TPP for a deep conversation about virtuosity, vision, and what it means to build something meaningful in today’s classical music landscape. Han Chen is a GRAMMY Award–nominated pianist known for his fearless approach to some of the most demanding repertoire in the piano canon — from György Ligeti’s Complete Piano Études to Beethoven’s Hammerklavier. His recent recording of Florence Price’s Piano Concerto in One Movement with conductor John Jeter and the Malmö Opera Orchestra has brought renewed attention to one of the most compelling American concertos of the 20th century. Beyond performance, Han is also a curator and creator. His large-scale project Infinite Staircase pairs all 18 Ligeti Études with 18 newly commissioned works by living composers, expanding the repertoire while rethinking what a piano program can be. This episode offers a rare look into the mind of a pianist who is not only performing at the highest level, but actively shaping the future of classical music. In This Episode, We Talk About Florence Price and the legacy of her Piano Concerto Ligeti’s Complete Piano Études and technical/interpretive challenges Infinite Staircase — a 36-work project pairing Ligeti with new commissions Creative programming as artistic identity Commissioning new music and working with living composers Juilliard training and mentorship under Yoheved Kaplinsky Expanding the role of the pianist in today’s classical music world Learn More About Han Chen Website Instagram Meet Our Guest: Han Chen The Piano Pod Become a VIP Member / Unlock Exclusive Content Subscribe to the Season 6 Piano Playlist — a collection of every piano work mentioned throughout the episodes Join Our Newsletter Website Instagram Facebook 🔗 All…","meta_description":"In this episode of The Piano Pod, concert pianist Han Chen joins TPP for a deep conversation about virtuosity, vision, and what it means to build somethin…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4737,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-piano-pod-a-global-hub-for-innovation-education-and-connection-in-classical-piano-music-3417546/episodes/the-infinite-staircase-feat-concert-pianist-han-chen/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-piano-pod-a-global-hub-for-innovation-education-and-connection-in-classical-piano-music-3417546/the-infinite-staircase-feat-concert-pianist-han-chen.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}