Pianist, composer, conductor, musical humorist, and cultural provocateur Hyung-ki Joo joins Orlando Alonso for a wide-ranging conversation on music, creativity, performance, and the strange world of classical music in the 21st century.

Known internationally through Igudesman & Joo and for his unique ability to combine virtuosity with humor, Hyung-ki reflects on the role of comedy in art, the pressures of the concert world, musical education, collaboration, audiences, and what classical music too often forgets about humanity.

A conversation about art, seriousness, absurdity, performance, and why laughter may still be one of the most powerful tools in music.

Website: https://hyungkijoo.com/
Fantasies and Delusions Album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1qnzfl...

Season 1 — Episode 10

00:00 Introduction to the OAMusic Podcast
01:11 Meeting Hyung-ki Joo
01:25 Early Musical Influences
03:03 Piano Lessons & Early Talent
07:17 Auditioning for the Yehudi Menuhin School
09:22 The Challenges of Playing Bach
10:24 Music Competitions & Perfection
17:08 The Power of Music Beyond Notes
24:09 Connecting Kids to Classical Music
32:47 Humor as a Tool in Music
42:31 Collaborating with Billy Joel
70:13 Future Projects & Directions
83:01 Closing Thoughts