Brian Woods
Pianist
American pianist Brian Woods has emerged as a compelling artist of international acclaim, uniting commanding interpretations with expressive depth and dazzling stage presence. His debut album Wanderings was praised by the press as “a recorded introduction to a musician of rare technical faculty and interpretive insight.” Following a subscription debut with the North Carolina Symphony, Woods continues to build momentum as an exciting young artist with a growing international audience and a rapidly expanding discography, with his second album Prokofiev: Miniatures set for release on July 24, 2026. He serves as Music Director for Classical Programming and Artist in Residence at the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries in St. Louis.
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June 8, 2026
Small Pieces, Big Impact: Prokofiev's Radical Miniatures
The phenomenal pianist Brian Woods is here to chat about his new album, "Prokofiev’s Radical Miniatures," which will be released July 24th with a single arriving the first week of July. These piano pieces are short and sweet (perfect for those with attention spans shorter than a TikTok video) with no track longer than three minutes, including some around 30 seconds! Woods explains his approach to telling a story in his performances and his role as classical music director at the World Chess Hall of Fame.
Guest: Brian Woods