The Sound of Perseus feat. Composer & Conductor Michael Ostrzyga

The Sound of Perseus feat. Composer & Conductor Michael Ostrzyga

From The Piano Pod - a global hub for innovation, education, and connection in classical piano music by Yukimi Song

April 7, 2026 · 1h 27m · Season 6 · Episode 15

About this episode

This episode features a conversation with composer and conductor Michael Ostrzyga about his piano writing and recent works.

In this episode of The Piano Pod, we are joined by composer, conductor, & Music Director at Univeristy of Cologne, Michael Ostrzyga His work spans composition, conducting, editorial scholarship, and large-scale projects — but this conversation centers on his piano writing, especially his recent solo album Perseus. Together, we explore how music begins — whether from structure, memory, or sound itself — and how these ideas shape a body of work that moves between tradition and exploration. We also discuss his pedagogical work Der singende Wind, his early musical formation, and his recent arrangement of Beethoven’s Mass in C for four-hand piano and harmonium, commissioned by the Harvard Choruses. This episode offers a deeper look into the relationship between structure and intuition, and how personal experience finds its way into music. 📖 Read our blog 🌐 Michael Ostrzyga — Official Website 🎧 Listen to his music ( Spotify ): 💿 Album — Perseus 📘 Der singende Wind - the Singing Wind (Breitkopf & Härtel): 🎼 Beethoven Mass in C arrangement - article 🎥 Harvard performance of Beethoven's Mass in C [THE PIANO POD] 💖 Become a VIP Member / Unlock Exclusive Content 🎵 Season 6…

People in this episode

Host: Yukimi Song

Guest: Michael Ostrzyga

Topics covered

  • composition
  • conducting
  • piano writing
  • pedagogy
  • music exploration
  • Beethoven

Keywords

  • classical piano
  • music composition
  • conducting
  • pedagogy
  • Beethoven arrangement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Cologne, Harvard Choruses

Books & works: Perseus, Der singende Wind, Beethoven’s Mass in C

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