The Piano Pod is thrilled to invite you to our very first live concert event!

On Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 1:00 PM, join us at Stiefel Hall at The New School for an afternoon of music, conversation, and community, presented in partnership with Mannes Prep – a pre-college music program offering comprehensive and nurturing pre-professional training.

This one-hour event brings together four extraordinary pianists—each a trailblazer, educator, and visionary in their own right:

• Dr. Jee-Hoon Krska — Pianist, MIT-trained engineer, and founder of Keys 2 Success, bringing free piano instruction to children in Newark communities.
• Eleonor Bindman — Pianist, arranger, and recording artist, celebrated worldwide for her Bach transcriptions that make classical music more accessible.
• Dr. Nnenna Ogwo — Pianist and Founder & Artistic Director of Juneteenth LP, championing Black artistry and connecting communities through history, performance, and education.
• Donna Weng Friedman — Pianist, Producer, and Filmmaker Shaping the Next Generation at Mannes Prep. Her projects, like Never Fade Away and A Silent Cry, amplify immigrant, BIPOC, and environmental narratives.

Each artist will perform a short solo or ensemble work, followed by a brief interview. The event will conclude with a 10-minute panel discussion and audience Q&A, creating space for inspiration and dialogue.

This is a unique opportunity to experience The Piano Pod live and in person—bringing the spirit of our podcast into the concert hall for the very first time.