Yuja Wang: Schumann Piano Concerto in A minor Op. 54 [HD]

Wiener Symphoniker conducted by Lorenzo Viotti
Vienna Wiener Konzerthaus Jan 31, 2019
00:10 - 14:53 I. Allegro affettuoso
15:15 - 20:37 II. Intermezzo: Andantino grazioso
20:41 - 31:18 III. Allegro vivace
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[MrPrince]

I've been playing piano, classically trained, for almost 50 years. I believe I have earned the right to have an opinion as to the "greatness" of a pianist. Yuja is an incredibly gifted and passionate pianist whose interpretation of Rach 2 is refreshing. People who criticize either do not truly know or understand music from the perspective of the pianist or they are just cruel and jealous of the talent others possess.
Many people may think people are merely born with a gift. Yes it's true there MUST be a certain amount of raw, natural talent involved - this is obvious - but what people don't see are the thousands and thousands of hours one practices to achieve greatness. It's a discipline most are never willing or capable of achieving. So a word to "critics"....once you are honestly able to say you spent your childhood, teen years, and many adult years hovering over a keyboard of other musical instrument, playing until your hands hurt, wanting to stop yet can't stop because the passion that compels you to play exceeds any physical pain or social price you pay for missing out on many things..hen you can have a platform and a right to criticize a true musician.
Until then, you need to be very careful. When one lays their hands on a musical instrument to play in front of others- they are actually laying their soul bare to show the world. It's a vulnerability few can ever understand and certainly something small minded people can not respect.

[delossbrown]

I was gonna write three pages, but I'll try not to. I heard Ms. Wang, unexpectedly, playing with the NJSO at NJPAC. i always thought this Schumann concerto was hard; she made the music come through with no visible effort. And then, as proof that she is not a snob, she played us SIX (6) encores, including the incredibly difficult Horowitz Carmen Variations. It is incidental that she is physically superbly beautiful. If you ain't heard her, now that Covid is being overcome, you will have your chance. You'll be glad if you take it. I salute you, Ms. Wang, and I wish you all happiness.

[xoanantonvazquez]

This pianist is a gift for the humanity

[catanlorca]

There are many excellent pianists worldwide. But she is the measure of all things. Nobody can play like she can and has her class. No one.

[billyboyblue]

It is confirmed- Yuja Wang is a marvel of pianism--simply and always just giving music in this most unaffected and beautiful manner.

[hugonavakopp]

I'm completely in love with this pianist, she has such controlled expression in her performance, it's like she's tamed her own fire to perfection.

[Malgorzata-shzq]

I did see criticism of her and wonder how much actual knowledge the critics posses, I am a pianist myself and close to watch last 50 years performances, she is the greatest talent with technics far above humanly possible. Critics can learn first about piano, what make a performer unique and also history of composer with history of the greatest instruments too. Comments about her dress must to be posted by fat asses jealous of her incredible talents. God bless you yuja for the work you put it in and developing the most amazing pieces. Nobody come close to your title- queen of piano❤️🎹❤️

[martinforrester]

Her talent and personality creates an infectious joy that cannot be equalled today. Long may she continue to inspire so many music lovers.

[cmw]

Before Yuja starts actually playing the next movement at around 15:15 Yuja gently strokes the keys a few times and seems to maybe speak softly, pray perhaps or even converse with the Steinway - "Come, my beauty. Let us make magic!" Sometimes there's beautiful music even when Yuja is not actually playing. There are moments where I think Yuja's going to burst into tears .... or maybe it's really me. I shall be most fortunate if ever I can love the piano the way Yuja does.♥

[dikhed]

I absolutely am in LOVE with Yuja. Not only is she OBVIOUSLY enjoying her work, not only does she have a great mind, but she is ALSO BEAUTIFUL.

[IvarsBezdechi]

This performance between the pianist, conductor, and the orchestra is musical lovemaking at its zenith. Another absolutely mesmerizing performance by an incredible pianist. It hit me near the end of first movement that Robert Schumann was sitting in the front row with his arms clasped to his body slightly upright with a smile on his that grin never left his face through the rest of his masterwork.

I think even the piano felt honored by Ms. Wang's

[woofie]

This has been one of my favorite pieces since high school in the 1960's. I have heard it countless times. For those who want Yuja to "stick to the score", I would say that hearing it played with more "pizazz" than I am used to was exciting! Score markings are meant as guidelines, not absolutes, and changing things up occasionally keeps the music fresh and new.

[toddburton]

A pianist myself (though not where NEAR this level) I have had my eye on her for years. I thought she was a little "icy" when she was younger, which is to be expected. She has grown SO much as a musician, and her technique is (still) flawless. I would love to hear her play when she is in her 70's and see her progression. I'll be long dead by that point, but maybe I can listen in!

[Lpmgato]

As a 70 year life time music aficionado, I've heard countless great artists, musicians, perform. Yuja Wang is one of the best, ever. She's truly amazing, a heaven sent treasure to humanity. Many thanks to Peter Chen for posting this and all the other Yuja Wang videos. Blessings always to Yuja Wang and to all her love and admire her.

[jvanacker]

Yuja Wang enjoys playing and she brings the joy to the listener. A fantastic woman

[Prickly_Angler]

The part at 19:07 is absolutely delightfull

[williamdoycebrown]

She is simple amazing, she's not near the top, she is the TOP. In my opinion, she is in a class all by her self ~ And the Orchestra did an outstanding job as well ~USA

[roberthammond]

Next to Rach2 this is one of the great piano concertos, and Yuja does it justice.

[geofffreeburn]

Yuja abilty to interpret all composers is legendary and its because she is totally immersed in the music its her life above all she is truly an angel from heaven the most outstanding pianist love her as a musician and a person.

[absolutecare]

A fantastic woman and pianist of her time and always
for ever be. I love you Yuja.