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Art Song, Human Connection: Blair Boone-Migura on Culture, Courage, and the Next Chapter of ASPSNY
20/10/2026 | 1h 38 mins.Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!
Blair Boone-Migura, founder and executive director of The Art Song Preservation Society of New York, joins The Piano Pod for a conversation about art song, human connection, preservation, transmission, and the next chapter of ASPSNY.
A voice teacher, vocal coach, pianist, arts leader, former public radio host, and cultural commentator, Blair has spent 17 years building ASPSNY into a home for singers, pianists, teachers, and audiences devoted to the art song tradition.
In this episode, Blair reflects on the founding of ASPSNY, the influence of his mentor Mary Trueman, the Summer of Song Festival, and why art song is not merely repertoire but a meeting place for language, poetry, culture, family, mentorship, and artistic courage.
We also discuss ASPSNY’s 10-year chapter at Manhattan School of Music, the exciting next chapter Blair reveals in the episode, his upcoming Henri Duparc project, the role of the pianist in art song, and what it means to preserve music by transmitting it to the next generation.
MUSIC PLAYLISTS
Explore music connected to Season 7 conversations:
YouTube Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQF8HfwotO3k&si=snVvR8HG76HjmBYs
Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6eSQjDR7tMVdeicHO23FwV?si=G_M4LAofTfiADhy9foe8Cg
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🎶 The Art Song Preservation Society of New York https://www.artsongpreservationsocietyny.org/
🎤 Blair Boone-Migura https://www.blairboone-migura.com/
📷 ASPSNY on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/artsongpreservationsocietyny/
📷 Blair Boone-Migura on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/blairboonenyc/
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#ThePianoPod #ArtSong #ASPSNY #BlairBooneMigura #ArtSongPreservationSociety #ClassicalMusic #VocalMusic #CollaborativePiano #CultureAndCourageOfficial Trailer: Art Song, Human Connection
19/10/2026 | 1 mins.Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!
🎹 TRAILER | Art Song, Human Connection
For Season 7 Episode 2 of The Piano Pod, we welcome longtime supporter and friend Blair Boone-Migura, founder and executive director of The Art Song Preservation Society of New York (ASPSNY).
From ASPSNY’s 17-year journey and the Summer of Song Festival to the organization’s exciting next chapter, Blair shares his story and his commitment to preserving art song through culture, mentorship, and human connection.
🎬 Join us for the YouTube premiere on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET!
👉 https://youtu.be/GwoLic1zCjU?si=RSjHx5IqpeoxeUjS
🎧 The audio episode will also be available on October 20 wherever you listen to podcasts: https://rss.com/podcasts/the-piano-pod/
#ThePianoPod #BlairBooneMigura #ASPSNY #ArtSong #CultureAndCourage #ClassicalMusicSteel, Violet, Rage at Carnegie Hall - SEASON 7 ALUMNI EPISODE 1
06/10/2026 | 45 mins.Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!
This episode is brought to you by the Alexander & Buono Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping promising classical musicians launch and sustain their careers while cultivating new audiences for classical music.
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Pianists Anna and Dmitri Shelest of the Shelest Piano Duo join Maestro Michael Hall, Artistic Director of the Brandywine Valley Symphony, for a conversation about music, collaboration, and the upcoming U.S. premiere of Ukrainian composer Oleh Bezborodko’s Steel, Violet, Rage.
On October 18, the Shelest Piano Duo will perform with the Brandywine Valley Symphony Chamber Orchestra at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. The concert opens Razom for Ukraine’s fourth annual Ukrainian Cultural Festival, taking place across New York City from October 18 through November 6.
The program also features Valentyn Silvestrov’s The Messenger, Philip Glass’s Tirol Concerto, and Samuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings.
In this episode, Anna, Dmitri, and Maestro Hall discuss the ideas connecting these works, the unusual demands of performing a concerto for piano four hands and orchestra, and what music can preserve and communicate during a time of war.
This episode is presented with the support of the Alexander & Buono Foundation.
CONCERT INFORMATION
Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall
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PERFORMANCE EXCERPTS
• Leonard Bernstein: Overture to Candide, arranged for piano four hands by Charlie Harmon — Anna and Dmitri Shelest
• Valentyn Silvestrov: The Messenger, piano solo version — Anna Shelest
• Oleh Bezborodko: “Steel” from Steel, Violet, Rage — Anna and Dmitri Shelest
• Philip Glass: Truman Sleeps from The Truman Show — Anna Shelest
Please note: Truman Sleeps is included as an additional performance excerpt and is not part of the October 18 concert program.
LEARN MORE
🎹 Anna Shelest and the Shelest Piano Duo: HERE
🎻 Brandywine Valley Symphony: HERE
🇺🇦 Ukrainian Cultural Festival 2026: HERE
🇺🇦 Razom for Ukraine: HERE
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#ThePianoPod #ShelestPianoDuo #UkrainianMusicOFFICIAL TRAILER: Two pianists. One piano. A U.S. premiere at Carnegie Hall.
05/10/2026 | 1 mins.Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!
Here is the trailer for Steel, Violet, Rage at Carnegie Hall, a special Season 7 Alumni Episode of The Piano Pod.
Pianists Anna and Dmitri Shelest of the Shelest Piano Duo join Maestro Michael Hall, Artistic Director of the Brandywine Valley Symphony, to take us behind their October 18 performance at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall.
The concert opens Razom for Ukraine’s fourth annual Ukrainian Cultural Festival and features the U.S. premiere of Ukrainian composer Oleh Bezborodko’s Steel, Violet, Rage—a concerto for piano four hands and orchestra.
📺 Watch the full episode beginning Tuesday, October 6, at 8:00 p.m. ET: https://youtu.be/G-TaXMoWDu0
🎟️ Concert tickets: https://www.carnegiehall.org/calendar/2026/10/18/shelest-piano-duo-with-the-brandywine-valley-symphony-chamber-orchestra-michae-0100pm
This special episode is brought to you by the Alexander & Buono Foundation: https://www.alexanderbuono.org/
LISTEN TO OUR SEASON 7 PLAYLISTS
Explore the piano works mentioned throughout Season 7 of The Piano Pod.
🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6eSQjDR7tMVdeicHO23FwV
▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQF8HfwotO3k
#ThePianoPod #ShelestPianoDuo #MichaelHall #UkrainianMusic #CarnegieHall #CultureAndCourageCarrying Memory Forward: Pianist, Composer & Author Inna Faliks on Odesa, Stranger Things, and the Courage to Reimagine
22/09/2026 | 1h 1 mins.Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!
Season 7 begins with Yamaha Artist, composer, author, and UCLA professor Inna Faliks.
In this conversation, we explore her recent album Stranger Things: Piano Works from a Young Refugee’s Backpack, the childhood compositions she carried with her from Odesa, her 2024 album Manuscripts Don’t Burn, her relationship with literature and contemporary music, Gabriel Prokofiev’s Minimoog concerto, her memoir Weight in the Fingertips, and the teachers and experiences that shaped her artistic voice.
From memory and migration to artistic curiosity and reinvention, Inna’s story opens our Season 7 theme: Culture & Courage.
🎧 Sounds of Inspiration — Season 7 Playlist: Listen to music mentioned throughout Season 7, including selections from Inna Faliks’s latest album, Stranger Things, on YouTube or Spotify
[Inna Faliks]
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...where tradition meets innovation. Together, we bring PIANO into the FUTURE.a global hub for innovation, education, and connection in classical piano musicHey, 🎹 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. Then, one of the NYU music department's professors suggested I start a podcast: the platform would allow classical musicians to address this disparity and spark conversations about audience engagement.Finally, fast forward to 10+ years later, The Piano Pod was born in the summer of 2020. Since then, I have had the privilege of interviewing A-listers in the classical music industry: international concert pianists, composers, arrangers, digital streamers/influencers, music educators, entrepreneurs, neurodiverse specialists, and performance psychologists.Through fascinating conversations, we have explored how classical music should continue to evolve to remain relevant to our lifestyle, society, and culture. Over the past three seasons, The Piano Pod has achieved remarkable success by reaching faithful listeners on audio platforms and viewers via YouTube.As the show is celebrating the past season's achievements and gearing toward the new season in the fall, my mission as the Executive Producer is crystal clear: to provide a platform for classical musicians and educators to reflect and discuss ways to keep our industry robust and meaningful in this ever-changing world and move it forward in the post-pandemic era.🔗Follow TPP on social media accounts to get the latest news about 🎹.Thanks for listening♥️🎹
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