Chinese pianist prodigy Yuja Wang talks to BBC News

The Chinese pianist, Yuja Wang has been described as one of the most important artists of her generation, and her teacher has attributed her success in part to her charisma. She had her first lessons when she was six, and left Beijing on her own to study in Canada and the US when she was still a teenager.

[theMad_Artist]

What I like about her is that she doesn't try to make things overly serious and profound even when it's unnecessary. She just wants to make the music sound good.

[timfornadley]

Rarely is the music in front of her. It is in her brain. How she can absorb, retain and exude the volumes of intricate music out to her hands is truly astonishing. What an incredible gift.

[AuntieMamie]

I could watch and listen to her all day. She exudes such charm and humility and a great sense of humor.

[georgethepatriot]

Refreshingly down to earth. People will love her for it.

[scottnickerson]

At the end, when she says, "that's when the magic happens", i got chills. That's the moment when she transcends both mind and body and she becomes a conduit for the spiritual power of the music. It's more than mere technical perfection. The music is more than just fingers on piano keys. I don't pretend to understand it all, but i certainly feel and perceive it like all of you. I enjoy the music without having to think about how great she's playing it.

[scottmoyer]

She is simply outstanding with deeply practiced skills and the passion for the music. She has honed her craft impeccably and flows within the music as though she owns every single note. That she is as attractive and articulate as she is is just an added feature of this monumental artist.

[conniekleppe]

She is so humble and sweet, doesn’t even realize her greatness. Truly gifted.

[ftrzruth]

I love how she sometimes giggles after she speaks.. young talented, while sweet and humble <3

[yananneteoh]

Yuja's clothes facilitate her performance which we know induce sweat especially when pianists of her calibre play with such immersion with their passions. The bare shoulders, sleeves and back cool her and prevent unwanted perspiration dripping on the ivory keys. How often did I see Kissing and other guys sweating as they perform? They carry white hankies and dress formally in dark suits and bow ties but Yuja is refreshingly flamboyant and fashionable.

[timeireles]

The hottest and most talented pianist in the world. She's fantastic.

[raymondhummel]

I enjoyed the interview very much! I been listening to Yuja Wang for years! She always amazes me! 😀❤

[freesemobe]

She's so unapologetic of who she is, pretty cool

[harryboggon]

Apart from being The best Pianist in the World ( My Opinion) Yuja is a lovely person Beautiful and charming What more could one ask for? I simply Love Her 😍

[ericmercury]

Her talent borders on the supernatural. Watching her play is wonderful, listening to her is singular.

[GaryAa]

A very modest and extremely talent young Lady, so glad I discovered to watch her on You Tube!

[martindalmasi]

My favorite artist. And so gracious and wise.

[mashtali]

Yuja Wang has rocked the world. super talent.

[cageynerd]

Such dumb questions to the most gifted and probably greatest pianist of our lifetime. She is already a legend in the classical music world.

[justicelut]

I love watching this young lady play. Not only is she an exceptionally gifted musician but you can really see by her expressions that she loves doing what she’s doing. You go girl!

[harryangus]

Yuja Wang thinks she is seen as a pop star because she wears short skirts. She is absolutely wrong. She is larger than life; she transcends her genre. Her talents are second to none, and she is a stunning beauty, and yet looks so innocent with that sweet angelic face. She looks like a cute baby giggling in a crib. And when she sits on a piano, her little frame of body takes gigantic proportions as she delivers the music of the masters. She is like the Franz Liszt of our time. Women used to fight over Liszt’s glove when he would throw them to the crowd after his performances. Yuja Wang is a pop star because she looks like an angel and plays like one. We just wish one day she will compose because we would love to hear her own voice.