I had an incredible conversation with Ophelia Gordon —concert pianist, recording artist, and one of the world’s leading interpreters of Nikolai Kapustin’s music—for Season 5, Episode 12!

Ophelia’s artistry defies categorization. She seamlessly blends the rhythmic pulse of jazz with the technical depth of classical music—a rare and extraordinary balance. Her discovery of Kapustin’s music was a pivotal moment, leading her to a composer who, like her, refused to be boxed into a single genre.

• 💡 How do you bridge two musical worlds that seem at odds?
• 💡 What does staying authentic in a tradition-bound field really mean?
• 💡 How can improvisation reshape classical performance? We explore these questions and more in this inspiring episode.

What to Expect in This Episode:

• 🎹 Kapustin’s Legacy – A classical composer with a jazz heart.
• 🎵 Improvisation & Freedom – Redefining technique and expression.
• 🎷 The Jazz-Classical Intersection – Breaking down genre barriers.
• 🔎 Finding Your Artistic Identity – How Ophelia forged her own path.
• 🎤 Recording & Interpreting Kapustin – Behind the scenes of Between the Lines.

🔥🔥 Read the full blog post and learn more about Ophelia Gordon HERE.

For our paid subscribers on Substack, enjoy exclusive early access to this exciting episode on our Substack page on February 24 at 8:00 PM ET—one day before the official release! https://thepianopod.substack.com/subscribe

📅 Premieres Tuesday, Feb 25, at 8:00 PM ET

• Watch on YouTube → https://youtu.be/VTHMvumdAZE
• Listen on your favorite podcast platform → https://linktr.ee/ThePianoPodAudio

👏👏 Don’t miss this episode—it’s a deep dive into what it means to be a musician in the 21st century!