Announcing the Classical Post Podcast

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Classical Post is launching a podcast! We’re thrilled to branch out in this new direction that complements and augments the existing editorial direction of the platform. The Classical Post podcast explores the intersection of classical music, style, and wellness, diving into meaningful conversations with leading artists from an array of different backgrounds. Based in New York City, Classical Post is a touchpoint for tastemakers.

The podcast airs twice a month and is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and most other places you listen. Subscribe on these platforms to be automatically notified of new episodes. Or subscribe to our monthly email briefing for updates and new episode alerts.

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Sean Shepherd: Building Bold Music Through Friendship, Fire, and Form
Sean Shepherd: Building Bold Music Through Friendship, Fire, and Form

Composer Sean Shepherd shares his journey from Reno to international commissions with leading orchestras, highlighting the role of mentorship, friendship, and collaboration in shaping his music. He discusses works like Lattice Work, Quadruple Concerto, and Sprout, offering insights into his creative process, influences, and belief in music as a living, collaborative art.

Tanya Gabrielian: Reimagining the Piano with Truth and Tenacity
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
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
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
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
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’
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
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
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.

Rafael Aguirre: Expanding the Guitar’s Voice Across Borders and Genres
Rafael Aguirre: Expanding the Guitar’s Voice Across Borders and Genres

Demarre McGill: A Flutist’s Legacy of Sound, Growth, and Giving Back
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.

Alexey Stadler: Redefining Cellist Artistry with Humanity & Connection
Alexey Stadler: Redefining Cellist Artistry with Humanity & Connection

Explore Alexey Stadler’s journey from St. Petersburg to the BBC Proms, his passion for social impact, and how he’s redefining 21st-century cello artistry.

The Calidore String Quartet: From Colburn Roots to Beethoven’s Timeless Legacy
The Calidore String Quartet: From Colburn Roots to Beethoven’s Timeless Legacy

Discover the Calidore String Quartet’s remarkable journey from their formation at the Colburn School to performing Beethoven’s complete quartets. Explore how mentorship, collaboration, and a commitment to innovation have shaped their legacy in the world of chamber music.

Terrence Wilson: From Bronx Prodigy to Renowned Classical Pianist
Terrence Wilson: From Bronx Prodigy to Renowned Classical Pianist

Discover Terrence Wilson’s inspiring journey from a gifted Bronx youngster to a celebrated classical pianist. Explore his defining performances, passion for new repertoire, and commitment to nurturing future generations.

Nick Pritchard: Redefining the English Tenor Tradition Through Authentic Performances
Nick Pritchard: Redefining the English Tenor Tradition Through Authentic Performances

British tenor Nick Pritchard redefines the English tenor tradition with authentic performances of Bach, Handel, and Mozart, blending tradition and innovation.

Sir Karl Jenkins: From ‘Adiemus’ to ‘One World’—Inside the Composer’s Global Legacy
Sir Karl Jenkins: From ‘Adiemus’ to ‘One World’—Inside the Composer’s Global Legacy

Explore Sir Karl Jenkins’ musical legacy—from Adiemus to The Armed Man—and discover how his boundary-breaking compositions unite audiences worldwide.

Claire Huangci: Embracing Artistry and Authenticity in Classical Music
Claire Huangci: Embracing Artistry and Authenticity in Classical Music

Discover how internationally acclaimed pianist Claire Huangci blends technical brilliance with authentic expression, connecting with audiences worldwide through innovative programming and heartfelt performances.

Vadim Gluzman Champions COmpass REsonance’s Bold Journey Through Time and Sound
Vadim Gluzman Champions COmpass REsonance’s Bold Journey Through Time and Sound

Violinist Vadim Gluzman and Colorado’s COmpass REsonance (CORE) unite centuries of musical tradition with bold innovation, bringing Bach’s timeless genius and contemporary masterpieces to life in transformative performances.

Adam Golka: Pianist Redefining Success with Curiosity & Connection
Adam Golka: Pianist Redefining Success with Curiosity & Connection

Discover how pianist Adam Golka redefines success with narrative performances, genuine connections, and unbridled artistic curiosity in the classical music world.

Nancy Zhou: Violin Virtuoso Merging Chinese Folk Heritage and Classical Mastery
Nancy Zhou: Violin Virtuoso Merging Chinese Folk Heritage and Classical Mastery

Discover how violinist Nancy Zhou fuses Chinese folk roots, classical mastery, and a deep humanist vision to forge a unique musical legacy. Explore her latest solo recording, cultural influences, and dedication to bridging communities through the power of the violin.

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