Everything in the musical arts has become increasingly visual, catering to our jaded senses. your username. I really cant see any appropriate reason for it. She lacks it. Pretty please? Repeating the same statement without supporting it with any credible evidence does not make it true. Perhaps, as someone has noted, a radio broadcast would be the best solution to end the debate. By the way, the beauty of personages in movies gives a distorted view of reality of life, and is a mere means to draw as many people as possible to the cinemas. Interesting that your list is rather heavily weighted towards white men no Uchida, Hess, Haskil, Hewitt, nor Landowska. 2 Deutsche Grammophon - 00289 477 9308 - europe - 2011 CD S/S 20.00 blancamusic (Romania) Add to cart Details Sell Compare yuja wang piano In this world of noise she carries through. Its her schtick and Im predicting shes trying it on with ever more outrageous livery; watch that space!! Decency is a big deal.. Audio CD. You did waste the time writing that, though, didnt you!! Would we happier if she turns up in her grannys PJs? White men? Lebrecht is right. Ive try to close my eyes to avoid all the clowning/japery/drollery of Dudamel on Stage, but in his case the music is the biggest problem ever. Iniciou os estudos de piano com a idade de seis anos e logo ingressou no Conservatrio Central de Msica em Pequim. Watch on. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times) On paper, pianist Yuja Wang's recital Sunday. Leftist? I cannot understand the big deal with her dresses at all. Shes an international phenomenon. 1. Luis Olguin February 28, 2023 0. . I dont find this a crazy comment, but of coure I may be mistaken. Volleyball players wear them all the time. She played very well, and dressed like a whore. They now wear what resembles bar staff attire, quite appalling. And she DOES look gordious! Does she first attract or seduce the audience by her attire, and is that what she wishes people to focus on while she walks on stage and poses at the piano ? Yuja, its all up to you. And m2 k2 ( aka) r2d2 take a break also. When I saw the pictures of "that outfit", my first thought was "how on earth can she pedal in those shoes?". Nut cases politicize everything. As a first step we encourage you to take membership at US$79/59 a year, or $165/125 for three years. and arbitrariness. And maybe, because this piece of news generates dozens of comments, while others generate just a few. Ive attended a number of her concerts in NYC her Hammerklavier was a fiasco (especially when compared to Murray Perahias Olympian rendition of the same work a week before). How Oakland University Uses YuJa's Robust Suite of Ed-Tech Tools to Enhance Instruction Across Live, Hybrid and Hyflex Courses "YuJa has been an ideal partner in helping make sure the platform is a success at our campus for our faculty, students, and those who support it." We do recommend YuJa, and our instructional design team does as well. Yet this is peripheral to the musical experience, and never a distraction. obscures a multitude of sins. I expect she will only get better, although that seems nearly impossible. Orchestra and chamber music players should be correctly dressed, I suggested visiting one of the last proper tailors left in London, which my family have used for over 200 years. Wang certainly blew the minds of her Lincoln Center audience. Correct. Otherwise it would be extremely unprofessional for the concertmaster to refuse to play just because he/she doesnt like the soloists attire. The only reason the average Classical musician is dressed like a waiter is because historically they used to be servants in Court. With his flowing capes and sequined red shoes. And even if they were, why care? Watch her expertly play Chopin as a young girl in pigtails. Again, the way mostly men here are telling women how to dress during music performances in order not to be distracted from their music playing does not differ fundamentally from how in some cultures men think they should decide how women should cover themselves up in order not to seduce them. Argerich. Shes not the star. In my twenties, I'd. This is our concert. Dressing appropriately is a part of decorum (as you yourself correctly noted in your earlier comment above here) and therefore the boundaries of acceptability keep changing for that as well. Some people consider prostitution as a venerable job like architecture or poetry, both like prostitution with a long history of thousands of years and stretching back to the dawn of civilization. Definitely would like a front row seat for this one. It seems to me that there are a couple of quite sexist comments here. I bet the next one will be Mirga. From the Lebrecht Album of the Week: This, The mayor of Strasbourg has announced that the, The Observers foodie Jay Rayner does not go, The Spanish violinist Roxana Wisniewska was officially posted. Lets focus on more important matters, please. There are several versions of that on youtube, two with Dutoit, one with a blue dress, one with a red dress. There are so many technically brilliant pianist around to day some as young as 16. In 2001 she enrolled as a student at Calgary's Mount Royal College, and the following year she won the audition at the famous Curtis Institute in Philadelphia. *munching popcorn*, Inspirational. Yuja Wang came on stage in a breathtaking purple dress with skin-toned midriff. Dont confuse your objection to her appearance (which, obviously, is her business) with not knowing or hearing her artistry. No surprise, its her kind of piece. She should not be enjoying such a major career, and it comes at the expense of serious musicians who do not distract the audience with their clothing. As a matter of fact, sometimes I think that audiences hear what they see. Dear Peter Nero, Having heard you when I lived in NYC I appreciate your comments on Yuja. A fifth Deutsche Grammophon album, released . Fortunately, its not up to you to decide who belongs and who doesnt. SHE will tell YOU how it is going to go down.Gettit, stuffy?? And I was born and raised in Beijing, too. Yes, speak for yourself. Yuja Wang is simply working with designers, the way that other attractive stars her age do and the way that plenty of opera divas always have, from Renee Fleming's specially designed gowns by. She is a great artist indeed. Its just a piece of cloth, but once its on my body, it boosts my confidence, and that translates to the music.. Andante Gautier Capuon, Yuja Wang & Sergei Rachmaninoff 2. Richter covered his in baggy trousers; Wang's are often bare and exposed. There still remains the real classical music part, a much smaller one, and it seems that the classical musicians that remain in that group are men or women who do not go down the cleavage-butt-nude body-stilettos marketing hole. Get used to it.. I hope there will be a radio broadcast of the concert. Yuja is free to be the person she wants to be. Ms. Excellent comment. Ravel: Piano Concerto in G. Ravel: Gaspard de la Nuit. Agreed. a truly great American performer does not matter what she plays. TO BE PRESENT AT A PERFORMANCE BY THE GREATEST PIANIST IN HISTORY IS TO EXPERIENCE THE TOTALITY OF THE YUJA EFFECT IN ALL ITS GLORY !!!!! How refreshing. Thats on you. Photograph: Hiroyuki Ito/Getty Images We need to find ways of talking about women's clothes that respect them as artistic choices, and. Its irrelevant to what were doing. Provocative dressing does not harmonize with the divine music a musician is called to perform. But what I hear is right on the spot too. As a sixty-year veteran of orchestras, I have to say, grow up. Yuja Wang actually is a very good musician, both live and on recordings, as solo artist, concerto performer, or in chamber music. Is he being paid by the word? There were many, and still are some, who stand out in virtue of their supreme artistry. Good for her! What people are you talking about? After well with that orchestra and that conductor who can blame her. I agree with Max Grimm. Her playing still leaves me cold although shes come a long way over the years. Once again, imagery is confused by the establisment with substance. Boris Berezovsky dressed too casual at his Moscow recital. NL knows hes going to get at least 23 comments when Yujas clothes are up for discussion. Dont we ask our audience to silence there ringtones as a sign of respect? I saw her (not wearing high heels) standing next to Yannick Nzet-Sguin and he was taller. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR SOUNDBOX IS PROVIDED BY BERNADINO J. PISTILLO, JR. AND PAUL UPHAM & MICHAEL VOSIKA. Lang Lang is better at melody, and Yuja Wang is better at rhythm. Known for her charismatic artistry and captivating stage presence, Yuja Wang is one of the world's most celebrated pianists. Interesting, how expensive couture can be so cheap. Who gives a flying.what fabric is used? Im so sick and tired of my tuxedo I could spit. For 2023, Sergei Rachmaninov's 150th year, superstar Chinese pianist Yuja Wang had chosen a mighty marathon: all four Rachmaninov piano concertos, plus his late Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini . Everyone should be paying more attention to her artistry and less to her arse!. What: Pianist Yuja Wang and Gustavo Dudamel conclude its Rachmaninoff festival with the last two piano concertos and "The Bells". And when she chose to play a vulgar, circus-like transcription of the Turkish March right after Beethoven, it was yet another evidence of her immaturity and lack of taste. The orchestra is not the star and never has been. Enjoy your solitude. I should be interested to know why misogyny seems to be so prevalent among readers of this blog. But it is as much a driver of her celebrity as is her playing. I suppose next in line for silly criticism is Khatia Buniatishvili with her low cut top which would not suit Yuja, with her characteristic deep bow to the audience, lest something fall out. SHE is the STAR.Gettit?!? 296K followers. Arlene always brings her enforcer with her, just in case! Please respect our format and your fellow musicians. Yuja Wang (I don't know if she will ever read this note) is an extremely complete pianist, a prodigal memory, impeccable technique, musicality, expression and total control. If they need to expose their bodies to sell their concerts, they are cheap, worthless merchandise. Its just an outfit best suited for her when she was younger. Mrquez: Danzn No. PianoToronto Symphony Orchestra's Spotlight Artist 22/23San Francisco Conservatory of Music's Artist in Residence 22/23. Dont like her clothes? Membership benefits will include a daily digest of stories delivered to your email, and occasional exclusive offers from our partners. 38 - I. Allegro non troppo Gautier Capuon, Yuja Wang & Johannes Brahms 3. YujaWang.com 1993: Yuja started playing piano at six-years-old. In other words: classical music has loads of sensuality in it to be experienced, but in a stylized way, so that it is accessible to anybody with enough perceptive abilities. Luckily for you, there will be a video stream of her playing the same concerto next year with WDR SO and Hra. From the Lebrecht Album of the Week: This, The mayor of Strasbourg has announced that the, The Observers foodie Jay Rayner does not go, The Spanish violinist Roxana Wisniewska was officially posted. Desperate for female company much ? The only way they know how to get attention is NOT through their music, but through their slut shabbiness. Why should she deviate from that? Critics and pundits who moan the death of classical music should be thrilled that Wang can sell out the National Symphonys monthly Friday noon-time concert like she did this week. She should get confidence from her playing, not from taking off her clothes. individual, unable to control himself. God knows. But I absolutely detest her taste in choosing what to wear on the stage of a classical music concert. You are our guest. The triple-play, one could say??? People fear her openness because they are jealous and so purged by so called tradition it impales rational thought and congruity. Voil, a comment disrespectful to women, revealing a damaged (deranged..?) 2 in C minor Op. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Many other comments demonstrate the crowd commenting on this premiere classical music news blog is not the smartest one, which may or may not shed light on contemporary audienceship of classical music. But maybe she is just honest and herself, not that calculating. "It was a momentous occasion as Wang played all five of Rachmaninoff's works for piano and orchestra at Carnegie Hall for one show only. Born in Beijing, China, on 10 February 1987, Yuja Wang comes from an artistic family. Heard Yuja do Prok 2nd live with the Philadelphia Orchestra years ago when she first started to become known. If she continues to perform well ,she willoutgrow the attire! That specific kind of showbiz implies fast moving fingers, thats it. Who is the woke moron that wrote crap? The point here is about code dress. Is every single little thing Politics, in your world? There is a certain dress code expected from the audiences. nobody !!! Her concert attire does not tell us anything about the quality of her playing; it does not prove that she lacks talent. When Wang played the Hollywood Bowl in August in a skimpy coral-colored dress, the performer's appearance stirred debate on blogs and in newspaperswith some going so far as to say "My poor eyes did not need to see the things they saw. The New York Times: Yuja Wang Sweeps Through a Rachmaninoff Marathon. Well, I love Yuga Wang and I love the clothes she wears. I totally agree with you: the stage is NOT a beach. That was the best Vatican fashion show ever. Look with your ears and listen with your eyes. Return backstage and rethink your attire. Actually, I think it looks ridiculous. Meet Aubrey Plaza: The "Parks & Rec" star making us laugh on TV and the big screen >. And as we see, many performers do their best to serve the music in this way. Concertgoers think, Classical musicits really serious. are you implying that Prokovievs 5th Piano Concerto is flash and trash? Her dress-down routine is getting pretty tired and old, no? When I look at her dress, I can see them . Yuja Wang plays Mendelssohn (LIVE) Why the visual obsession? She is not a good pianist: she is a GREAT pianist! Unfair, BFC. Discussing clothing is something of a taboo in classical music, for performers as much as critics. What a stupid thing to say when everyone is spending myriad column inches discussing that very thing. If NL had chosen the quote about Bartoks three concertos, only 4-5 people would have commented. 1 in E Minor, Op. Clothing, Shoes & Accessories; Computers/Tablets & Networking; Seller Feedback (350,806) n***l (2196) - Feedback left by buyer n***l (2196). This isnt new, in the last 30 years, or just women- Liszt made the ladies (and numerous men no doubt) faint just by walking into a room or on stage. Yuja Wang is surely one of the best pianists now-a-days in her share of the repertoire. Surely that comment should have been directed towards Steinway Fanatic, not Harold Lewis. What a shame! Love live Yuja! I am 1,60 myself and have NEVER needed anypedal extensions on stage! Its not sexism since I did the same with Jean-Yves Thibaudet eons ago the second I spotted the rainbow socks and Liberace-glitter jackets. Geezis Christ, shes one ofif not THE greatest female pianist on the planet!?! Ive seen many phenomenal pianists over the years, including Alfred Brendel, Evgeny Kissin, and Emanuel Ax to name just a few, and Ms. Wang is as good as anyone Ive ever been privileged to see. And Yuja gets my thumbs up. The examples in the Guardian piece are not the same. I suppose some would be happier were she to hide herself in a burka or burlap bag. Sheer hypocrisy. There is a 1905 piano roll of Strauss himself playing a transcription of Salomes Dance of the Seven Veils. Shes an excellent pianist and succeeds with demanding programs. Wang played ( and conducted! ) Yuja Wang Tickets Described as a piano prodigy, Yuja Wang is not your typical classical pianist. taking off her clothes Freudian slip, John? RG says it all! Males wearing swimsuits on stage would, no doubt, be a women`s rights issue. But superior expressive musician. The interpreter ( of the music, the composers intent) has , sadly, been replaced by the sensory spectacle of the performer. As a famous philosopher once said: As ye show, so shall they peep.. This is supposed to be the result of a historic split: The notion that what we see might distract from music, rather than shape our experience of it, stems from a centuries-old division of body and mind, physicality and rationality, that claims classical music as purely cerebral stuff. The language and skills to address these questions might need to become part of the modern critics toolkit and if critics start taking fashion seriously, agents might be able to include outfit details in press releases without fear that it will open the floodgates to derogatory commentary about the artists they represent. 2022. Really now. Miss Wang is a musical firecracker, a fantastic musician for a wide range of repertoire. Yuja Wang Julia Wesely/The Times Combining phenomenal technical brilliance and dramatic outfits, Yuja Wang is one of the hottest tickets on the classical music stage. One of our readers in the audience gives this description of her outfit: all black, pantyhose, over-the-knee high heel boots, black bra and black very little and very tight shorts that look more like panties., Anne Midgette writes in the Washington Post: The piano soloist was Yuja Wang, a brilliant artist who is fond of provoking conservative audiences with skimpy concert attire, and who on Thursday appeared to have forgotten her dress altogether and looked as if she were playing in her underwear.. You are one the few who have the guts to tell the truth about her taste, or lack thereof, in choose what to wear when presenting herself on the stage of classical music concerts. Yuja Wang, Los Angeles Philharmonic & Gustavo Dudamel Top Songs 1. Or $11.49 to buy MP3. The late Friedrich Gulda beat Yuja to that race, though with dim lighting. I feel as though my sense of this music being exalted is completely torn down. What an amazing woman! 2. Worth mentioning again, her outfits are still fairly conservative by the standards of many popular female musicians today (Kesha, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, etc.). If she didnt have the musical chops, it would be just a career-promoting gimmick, as some lesser classical musicians have done. Our introduction to Mkel at work came in the concert's opener, Tapiola, by fellow Finn Sibelius.Mkel's style is unusual; like Wang, he looks totally relaxed . Revealing so much of her body on stage in order to boost her confidence? . Sort yourself out mate, learn some basic control. If I were to read anything related to theconcert, it would be about the music. Its precisely the same with the crap music being pumped out by artists should as Gaga, Lopez and Beyonce : utter crap, dressed and behaving like depraved prostitutes. My standpoint: Assuming her clothes are ought to be talked about, talk of neither her butt nor the designer, and be brief wether you lament or praise them. Somehow I think her fame and reputation will expand beyond the snark committee in this blog. At NSO she was bored, disengaged. Harold, you must be one of the music lovers who enjoy snapping pictures while she bows 90 degree. Also, Yuja Wang hides in plain sight in her livery. He should not include them on his list just to appease progressives. For your information I was commenting to someone who was discussing mens evening dress, which from the point of view of classical musicians has become decidedly casual over recent years. What is one to think of the clothes the twenty-nine-year-old pianist Yuja Wang wears when she performsextremely short and tight dresses that ride up as she plays, so that she has to tug at. Why judge her on this, she is an attractive young woman and is not harming anyone. Who does she think she is, Ariana Grande? THIS REVIEWER AND ANYONE WHO AGREES WITH HER IS A TOTAL DUMB ASS. ), Just here for the comments from the triggered folks She forgot to mention that French music is light and gay, and Italian operas have a profusion of pretty tunes eye roll . I rather enjoy it. God may inhabit the music, but not the people. . It helps if the chosen costume somehow echoes what they play. Get a life, children. The Argentinian made some of the most important records during the 70s, that remains up to now among the best ever interpretations. Its okay to age with grace, and let your dress evolve appropriately with it. Am I the only one who cares more about how she plays than how she looks? Dont count on seeing her with NOD anytime soon, she is accustomed to world class venues, orchestras, conductors, and audiencesand none of the were there last night. If the first thing that people always ask about a Wang concert is What was she wearing?, and not What will she be playing?, that speaks volumes. Really? She comes as a gorgeous brilliant musician both in performance and looks. Common sense, once again, from Mr Borstlap. They can play Rachmaninoff better than they can talk or as easily. Shes a girly girl; so what!!? And Thank You for YOUR contribution to music in Manhattan and music in general with your delightful playing. Browse 327 yuja wang stock photos and images available or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. I generally take a dim view of the celebrity phenomenon, above all in the classical music business; unfortunately I dont have any bright ideas about how to rid the business of it. My point is, whats so goddamned wrong with having multiple senses being triggered, if not, enhanced all at the same bloody time????? She knows that concertizing is, finally, show biz and plays it to the hilt, in every way. From a new Guardian agony article titled Fashion, fabrics and fishtails why we need to talk about what female classical performers wear. Yuja Wang is one of the best contemporary pianists in the World and of one does not like the way she dresses then one can listen to her recordings or close their eyes. I prefer that performers pay no attention to dress, hair &c, and dont glitter. Yuja Wang came out to play Prokofievs 5th last night with the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington. I am a female. However, she does have the pianistic creds in spades, and is now one of the most in demand pianists in the world. . Super-looking female figures come in many shapes & sizes. Welcome to the 21st C. One of theseach days she will appear without a top on and play topless and then of course I would think that she is doing this maintain her ratings and the music goes on despite her scant appearance which we know is her choice in how she wants to appear, but in time as she ages this might not be to her benefit. After hearing [the allegation] that James Levine has sexually molested a teenage boy, Im no longer unfortunately considering our music divine. Dismissing his list or him with labels like misogyny isnt an argument, its just identity politics. .. does she?! You dont play like Yuja Wang, I assume. No, sir.she is your *honoured* guest! I came from nyc to see the Saturday performance. Pianist Yuja Wang is celebrated for her charismatic artistry, emotional honesty and captivating stage presence. The whole orchestra is the star, you prick. Isaac Mizrahi (David Andrako/Courtesy The Wallis) . Claudio Abbado conducts Prokofiev and Mahler - With Yuja Wang. I seem to remember running across her on Beijing back page. Its just you and your kind. Nope. Clicks, clicks, clicks. The Peace Concert Versailles. First of all, is she forced to wear those dress or she is free to choose? She who allegedly plays piano provokes by appearing half naked and now sanctimonious woke people find the critics reference to her attire as disrespectful? She can wear whatever visual cues she wishes and most of us in the profession are sick to death of the phony respectability that comes from being overdressed. However, I let my ear be the judge when it comes to musical performances. The problem is, she doesnt really have the figure for it, right?? Its just clothes. First Thielemann, now Wang. She has the right to wear whatever she wants on stage and thats what people will first notice. Since being there is part of the experience I see nothing wrong in enhancing the live experience. https://slippedisc.com/2017/12/anna-netrebkos-timely-advice/. Clothing is a lot about styling, you know, put juxtaposing things next to each other that are extremely interesting that have not been done before. .limited SHE IS NOTHING BUT BRILLIANT! Yet another portion is fascinated by her because so many other people are fascinated by her, which is the primary mechanism of celebrity. Using eyelids can be helpful to focus on the music. However, like every other news site, we have costs to bear and are urging readers to help share them. I like her pianism, although she is far from the authority of Argerich as some people said here. Yuja is the rare classical performer who combines the highest musicianship with real beauty and sexuality. If that is what some concertmasters want, surely they and their colleagues should demand their management to write dress codes into contracts for guest soloists to sign. . I was there and the people loved her. But that is an entirely wrong argument. She is a gifted pianist no doubt and I, for one, will refrain from attending her appearances until such a day when the parade ends. Who around here is Richter? If she were wicked smart she would give one interview, stating her attire being a feminist statement. Unfortunately it often does. Reviews locally say she played brilliantly. Dont go to her concerts pure and simple. Daily reminder that a woman wearing what she wants doesnt mean shes sexualising herself! No one complained about Tina Turners legs or arse. I fully agree with your point on outfits. We could use a few more of them, IMO. That does not take away from the fact that she is one of the most stunning pianists of our day. Diminish her? People have too much time in their hands if something like this makes them feel uneasy. I think Yuja is the piano genius of her generation, and seen her perform in NYC several time. The only downside is how long can she keep it up? Yuja Wang is the 25-year-old Chinese pianist revamping the classical music scene with her tight, short, colorful dresses. At this moment the global. Also, reading at this website about harassment in the profession in general. Sarah Alice Otts Yuja rival in shoking outfit-play barefoot. Simply stated, its too much! RG nails it. Your comment makes no sense unless you meant to say Yuja Wang is a prostitute by profession. You dont know her Beethoven, Scriabin, Brahms, Stravinsky, Messiaen, Schumann, Liszt, Chopin, Rachmaninov, Mozart, Ravel, in solo, concerto, chamber music? The music director of the Louisville Orchestra, which he conducts here, describes his virtuosic piece as "an opportunity for the piano to guide us through what I think is one of the strengths of American .