David Fung | Wabi-Sabi Minimalism, Manhattan Cocktails, and Pursuing a Simpatico Workplace

<p>Having recently performed at the <a href="https://www.laphil.com/musicdb/artists/7856/david-fung" target="_blank">Hollywood Bowl</a> with the LA Phil and Gustavo Dudamel, pianist David Fung joins us on the Classical Post Podcast for an intriguing conversation highlighting his design and style aesthetics. He speaks on the wabi-sabi approach to minimalism and a dream house of raw material. Plus, hear if he prefers to spend a day in Biden or Rhianna’s shoes. Listen and subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/classical-post/id1562248465" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/743h9l89vf5SCKctP3iciJ" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81MDg2NGMyOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>, or <a href="https://anchor.fm/classical-post" target="_blank">other platforms</a>.</p> <h3>HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR DISCUSSION</h3> <p><strong>Favorite cocktail:</strong> Manhattan with Luxardo cherries</p> <p><strong>Style icons/movements: </strong>Marie Kondo, minimalism, wabi-sabi (finding beauty in imperfection)</p> <p><strong>Architecture preference:</strong> Mid-century modern, Frank Lloyd Wright</p> <p><strong>Dream aesthetic:</strong> Raw material, austerity, massive space</p> <p><strong>Fashion: </strong><a href="https://www.isseymiyake.com/en/brands/isseymiyake" target="_blank">Issey Miyake</a>, Cartier, Dior, Uniqlo</p> <p><strong>Recommended products:</strong> <a href="https://www.aesop.com/" target="_blank">Aesop</a></p> <p><strong>Whose shoes would you walk in for a day?</strong> Toss up between Biden or Rhianna</p> <p><strong>What does success mean to you? </strong>Success is being able to do what you love on a day-to-day basis and being able to share this.</p> <p><strong>What's one important trait in the workplace?</strong> A simpatico professional environment is very valuable.</p> <p><strong>Learn more:</strong> <a href="https://www.davidfung.com/" target="_blank">davidfung.com</a>, <a hre