{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62e2a229f2ffb90011f4ee27/682288038c558ca64ac8619f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Evgeny Kissin","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62e2a229f2ffb90011f4ee27/1747093403720-59e4ce36-2103-46e5-ba94-528bedcaf7a9.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Grammy Award–winning pianist Evgeny Kissin has been a towering presence in the classical music world for decades and a favorite among audiences worldwide. Evgeny joins David to recall his legendary US debut recital at Carnegie Hall, why firemen closed down his performance in Bologna, and the&nbsp;reason his mother didn't want him to study music.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>We need your help to amplify artistic voices. Please consider supporting this show by making a <strong>100% tax-deductible donation</strong> <a href=\"https://www.artfulnarrativesmedia.com/donate\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Be sure to subscribe, leave us a rating, and share the podcast with your friends if you liked this episode!</p><p><br></p><p>Check out Evgeny Kissin on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/evgenykissinofficial/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a>, <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pianistkissin/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a>, <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu_EbgW9tCPT-jRe_UuyLZA\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a>, <a href=\"https://music.apple.com/us/artist/evgeny-kissin/398635\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple Music</a>, <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/artist/71kYWgqr6eHLOZj6u3JTuJ?si=xU0nc5N0S_SqqnXc9bSzNg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify</a>, or the <a href=\"https://www.kissin.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">web</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Speaking Soundly on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/speakingsndly/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow David on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/davidkrausstrumpet/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>You can find out more about Artful Narratives Media on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/artfulnarrativesmedia/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a> and the <a href=\"https://www.artfulnarrativesmedia.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">web</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Photograph of Evgeny Kissin by Phillip Andrukovich.</p><p><br></p><p>The Speaking Soundly theme song is composed by Joseph Saba/Stewart Winter and used by permission of&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.videohelper.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Videohelper</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Speaking Soundly was co-created by <a href=\"https://www.metorchestramusicians.org/portfolio/david-krauss-principal-trumpet/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">David Krauss</a> and <a href=\"https://www.jessicahandelman.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Jessica Handelman</a>.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>This interview has been edited and condensed to fit the time format.</p><p><br></p><p>Episode copyright © 2025 Artful Narratives Media.</p>","author_name":"Artful Narratives Media"}