😎MEET OUR GUEST: Ophelia Gordon

a concert pianist, recording artist, and one of the world’s leading interpreters of Nikolai Kapustin’s music

Ophelia’s artistry defies categorization. She has mastered the ability to seamlessly blend the rhythmic energy of jazz with the technical rigor of classical music—a balance that few pianists achieve. Her discovery of Kapustin’s music was a turning point, revealing a composer who, like her, challenged traditional boundaries.

• How do you bridge two musical worlds that seem at odds?

• What does staying authentic in a field rooted in tradition mean?

• How can improvisation transform classical performance?

These are just some thought-provoking topics we explore in this fascinating conversation.

What to Expect in This Episode:

• Kapustin’s Legacy – The classical composer with a jazz heart.

• Improvisation & Freedom – Redefining technique and interpretation.

• The Jazz-Classical Intersection – Breaking down genre barriers.

• Finding Your Artistic Identity – How Ophelia carved her own path.

• Recording & Interpreting Kapustin – Behind the scenes of Between the Lines.

• Social Media & Music – Building a connection with today’s audiences.

🔥🔥 Read the full blog post here! 👇👇

https://open.substack.com/pub/thepianopod/p/new-episode-alert-ophelia-gordon-14c?r=2q1iy3&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

📅 Premieres Tuesday, Feb 25, at 8:00 PM ET
📺 Watch on YouTube → https://youtube.com/@ThePianoPod
🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast platform → https://linktr.ee/ThePianoPodAudio

👏👏 Don’t miss this episode—it’s an inspiring look at what it means to be a musician in the 21st century!

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