Tanya Gabrielian: Reimagining the Piano with Truth and Tenacity
Pianist Tanya Gabrielian shares her uncompromising approach to music-making—balancing radical authenticity, intellectual depth, and a mission to revive forgotten works. From Alexander Siloti’s overlooked editions to transformative audience encounters, discover how Gabrielian redefines success in the classical world.
Leonkoro Quartet: Forging Sound and Friendship Across Continents
Discover the story of the Leonkoro Quartet—Berlin’s rising chamber ensemble making waves across Europe and North America. In this Classical Post podcast, they share how a viral YouTube video launched their career, the impact of mentorship from legendary quartets, highlights from their North American debut tour, and the creative spark behind their upcoming Alpha Classics album. A conversation about friendship, artistry, and building something that lasts.
Konstantin Krimmel: Singing Stories Across Continents
Discover the story of baritone Konstantin Krimmel, from his early days in a German boys’ choir to international acclaim at venues like the Bavarian State Opera, Wigmore Hall, Schubertiade, and his U.S. debut. In this Classical Post podcast, Krimmel shares how competitions, repertoire choices, and his passion for storytelling through song have shaped his career.
Rediscovering Julia Weissberg Rimsky-Korsakov: Songs of a Silenced Voice
The name Rimsky-Korsakov is enshrined in the canon of Russian music, yet until now, one remarkable branch of that musical lineage remained nearly forgotten. With the release of YULIYA: Forgotten Songs of Julia Weissberg Rimsky-Korsakov on Azica Records, soprano Sarah Moulton Faux and pianist-composer Konstantin Soukhovetski revive the voice of Julia Weissberg Rimsky-Korsakov (1878–1942)—Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s daughter-in-law, a brilliant Jewish composer whose legacy was buried by antisemitism, war, and time.
Ashley Jackson: Tracing the Sacred Currents of Music and Culture
Harpist Ashley Jackson’s Take Me to the Water redefines classical music with a spiritual, cross-cultural journey through works by Alice Coltrane, Debussy, and Margaret Bonds. Blending sacred traditions and global lineages, her album is a powerful meditation on unity, beauty, and reflection.
Devony Smith and Danny Zelibor Reimagine American Art Song with 'In This Short Life’
Mezzo-soprano Devony Smith and pianist Danny Zelibor reimagine American art song in In This Short Life—a powerful debut album of contemporary works by diverse composers like Higdon, Lang, Boykin, and Liverman. Out June 13, it’s a bold celebration of collaboration, resilience, and genre-defying artistry.
Takacs Quartet: Bridging Generations Through Repertoire and Community
Explore how the Takács Quartet bridges generations through music—pairing Florence Price and Dvořák, collaborating with Marc-André Hamelin, and championing new voices like Clarice Assad and Jordan Bak. Rooted in tradition, they continue to innovate from their home in Boulder, Colorado.
Sir Stephen Hough: A Life in Music, Unfolding with Curiosity, Craft, and Courage
Discover the remarkable journey of Sir Stephen Hough—from early acclaim and Grammy-winning performances to composing during the pandemic. Explore how this celebrated pianist, writer, and composer continues to evolve with curiosity, craftsmanship, and courage in the world of classical music.
Demarre McGill: A Flutist’s Legacy of Sound, Growth, and Giving Back
Explore flutist Demarre McGill’s path from rising talent to principal roles, Avery Fisher Career Grant winner, mentor of talent, and champion of new music.
Bella Hristova: Embracing the Violin’s Lineage While Forging Her Own Path
Discover violinist Bella Hristova’s journey from Bulgaria to Carnegie Hall, her Lineage project, and her impact on solo violin repertoire and new music.
Kate Liu: From Chopin Competition Laureate to Visionary Pianist — New Beethoven & Brahms Album
Discover pianist Kate Liu’s remarkable rise from Chopin International Competition laureate to globe‑trotting soloist. Explore her new Orchid Classics release pairing Beethoven’s transcendent Sonata Op. 110 with Brahms’s youthful yet monumental Sonata No. 3, plus upcoming concerto dates in Zagreb, Ann Arbor and Warsaw.
Sebastian Currier: The Composer Blending Tradition & Innovation in Contemporary Music
Explore how composer Sebastian Currier fuses classical roots, bold collaborations, and new technologies to redefine contemporary music’s possibilities.
Sandra Lied Haga: The Norwegian Cellist Shaping Classical Music’s Future
Discover how Norwegian cellist Sandra Lied Haga evolved from child prodigy to global star, performing iconic concertos and forging a bold classical legacy
Maria Dueñas: The 22-Year-Old Violinist Redefining Classical Mastery
Discover how violinist Maria Dueñas merges virtuosic technique and deep expression—from competition triumphs to her bold new Paganini Caprices album.
Will Liverman: The Baritone Transforming Opera & Championing a Bold New Legacy
Explore how baritone Will Liverman merges gospel roots, bold operatic performances, and groundbreaking projects like ‘The Factotum’ to shape opera’s future.
Simone Dinnerstein: The Pianist Redefining Artistic Freedom & Personal Reinvention
Discover Simone Dinnerstein’s path from self-produced Bach recordings to innovative collaborations, redefining classical piano performance on her own terms
Kellen Gray: The Conductor Championing African Diaspora Composers & Crafting a New Classical Legacy
Discover how conductor Kellen Gray merges his Southern roots, global artistry, and African diaspora composers to reshape classical music for modern audiences
Karim Sulayman: The Grammy-Winning Tenor Redefining Authenticity & Reinvention
Explore how tenor Karim Sulayman transformed early struggles into a Grammy-winning career, embracing authenticity and self-discovery on his own terms.
Leah Hawkins: A Soprano Redefining Authentic Expression on the Global Opera Stage
Explore how soprano Leah Hawkins blends technical brilliance, authentic expression, and fearless innovation—from her Philadelphia roots to iconic roles like Aida.