“It became vital to me to focus on a new way of looking at Bach’s music…” — Eleonor Bindman
Here is the trailer for the upcoming episode of The Piano Pod 🎙, titled Bach Reimagined: Artistic Innovation of Timeless Music for All Audiences, featuring pianist, arranger, and recording artist Eleonor Bindman. She joins us for a deeply personal conversation about her groundbreaking transcription work—and why Bach’s music still matters today.
From her bestselling Brandenburg Duets with Jenny Lin to her latest solo project ABSOLUTE, Eleonor is reimagining Bach for today’s musicians, making it more accessible, joyful, and alive for pianists of all levels.
We talk about:
- 🔹Why there’s no one way to play Bach
- 🔹The artistry behind her piano transcriptions
- 🔹Tips for navigating Bach’s polyphony, pedaling, and ornamentation
- 🔹Duets, collaboration, and musical connection
- 🔹The power of accessibility in classical music
- 🔹Her Stepping Stones to Bach series
- 🔹What does legacy mean as a 21st-century artist-educator
📆 Premieres Tuesday, May 20 at 8 PM ET on YouTube and all podcast platforms.
✨ Substack VIPs get early access to the audio episode, which is available one day before the official release on our Substack page. Because great conversations—and great music—should never have to wait.
We would love to hear what you think—drop us a comment or share your takeaways! And guess what? We have just two more episodes to go before wrapping up Season 5. Let’s finish the season with insight, inspiration, and a shared love for music.
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