Sarah Alice Otts Yuja rival in shoking outfit-play barefoot. Pianist Yuja Wang visited SFCM for a master class in April. Nothing is ever enough, just an insistence that others conform to their agenda. 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. Madam, go to Dunmore & Locke, you wont find them online, they are the last great bespoke tailors in St.James, all the others do outsourcing to HK, China, Italy & India. Log into your account. Many are good, some are great, but none achieve her consistent level of artistic brilliance and innovative virtuosity. Shes given many performances dressed in beautiful full-length gowns, but no mention of this in this testosterone-filled comments section. Which makes sense, as L.A. is kind of superficial and more visual. Chopin: Sonates 2,3. Shes entitled to have fun with fashion on stage, but fun with flesh belongs elsewhere. Transcribed by Gmez-Tagle for Piano. The people criticize this gifted musician are just jealous. Closer to the present, you might have mentioned Lilli Krauss, Martha Argerich (who is still wowing audiences at age 80), Helene Grimaud and Guiomar Novaes, among others. And m2 k2 ( aka) r2d2 take a break also. There is a great deal of this. Miss Wang is a musical firecracker, a fantastic musician for a wide range of repertoire. It helps if the chosen costume somehow echoes what they play. 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. Oh dear, yet another Slipped Disc comment that thinks its acceptable to compare a woman to a prostitute because of how she chooses to dress. They are not respectful to her fellow musicians. What a shame! Watch out prudes, or the classical music we all love so much will dry up and blow away, with local orchestras closing while you proudly note how they remained stodgy to the end. Lang Lang is better at melody, and Yuja Wang is better at rhythm. Prior to that, she will play chamber music with top violinist Leonidas Kavakos at the European tour and the European Chamber Orchestras European Tour, too. Past month; Do you really think that topmost conductors like Abbado, Rattle, Van Zweden, Pappano, Salonen, Oramo, Gergiev, Tilson Thomas, Dutoit, Noseda, Petrenko etc. We could use a few more of them, IMO. Why cant you get that through your dense cranial feature??? If youre that easily distracted, let me encourage you to listen to her audio recordings. Yuja Wang came out to play Prokofiev's 5th last night with the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington. She is young, beautiful and fascinating ! Her playing still leaves me cold although shes come a long way over the years. Heard Yuja do Prok 2nd live with the Philadelphia Orchestra years ago when she first started to become known. Probably ordered those shorts online from Nike. In my twenties, Id put on my tight Herve Leger dress and heels, and it looked like I was going to the bar. Otherwise its just another Friday (or whatever night it was!?!) During the performance, I thought, wow, who the hell is this girl? While her beauty influences me to a certain extent, her pianistic ability does so even more. Shes a pianist so please stop talking about what shes wearing!!! I have never heard this young woman, but if she plays well, there is no need to imply that you would want to leer at her. The moment she starts playing, her appearance does not matter for me anymore because my full attention is on the musical sounds she produces, and most of the time her playing sounds outstanding to me. I cannot understand the big deal with her dresses at all. "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. You have also left out such women luminaries of the piano as Clara Wieck Schumann, who was admired by both Liszt and Chopin for her playing. As a sixty-year veteran of orchestras, I have to say, grow up. They are not occasion-appropriate. Come on! You may have a problem, and judging from your choice of words, Id say that misogyny might be only the beginning. She is obviously choosing clothes based on what makes her feel most like herself, and when she feels good, like herself, she plays better. Yuja Wang and Her New York Marathon. 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 . You can rest assured you are not the target audience of this interview. The German can be a little square and serious, but it reaches deeper, What an incredibly sophisticated view of music. Wang stands transfixed in her skin-tight fuchsia minidress and oversized glam-girl sunglasses, her outfit popping out against the crowd of straw visors and denim shorts. However, like every other news site, we have costs to bear and are urging readers to help share them. Who around here is Richter? She can wear whatever she wants. Richter covered his in baggy trousers; Wang's are often bare and exposed. Typical of The Guardian!! your username. In the movies, visuals are a fundamental part of the thing. Classical music is non-conceptual in the sense that it is about the how, not the what of experience. Who does she think she is, Ariana Grande? 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. ), Just here for the comments from the triggered folks What gives you the authority to speak for male listeners? Its very creepy and weird! . individual, unable to control himself. She lacks it. I fully agree with your point on outfits. Your characterization of a brilliant and serious pianist who has demonstrated a rare versatility in her artistry as a chinese attention whore is distressing and shows not only a rampant misogyny but also a prejudiced attitude. But thats not who she is. What: Pianist Yuja Wang and Gustavo Dudamel conclude its Rachmaninoff festival with the last two piano concertos and "The Bells". Perhaps wisely, Klaus Mkel kept the Oslo Philharmonic in a largely supporting role for the concerto, with plenty of individual instrumental quality, but overall orchestral levels low enough to let their star soloist shine. Yuja Wang /Her Best Performance Moxigeren50 Gabe 1.64K subscribers 176K views 2 years ago I saw Yuja Wang for the first time at Disney Hall in Los Angeles California in 2015, and that was my. (not very good grammar, but the truth.). Your comment makes no sense unless you meant to say Yuja Wang is a prostitute by profession. Lebrecht is right. Ignoring the sensibilities (or sensitivity) of your audience, in exchange for boosting your confidence? The whole orchestra is the star, you prick. SHE will arrange the playlist. Vida familiar [ editar | editar cdigo-fonte] Wang nasceu numa famlia de msicos. Wangs clothing is a marketing tool that indeed distracts from her performance. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Yuja Wang (born February 10, 1987) is a Chinese classical pianist who records on the Deutsche Grammophon label. I actually like the masks we have to wear. Second, as a came-out homosexual, is it relevant for her at all how you old men think of her legs? NL knows hes going to get at least 23 comments when Yujas clothes are up for discussion. Streaming; Home Come to the Cabaret Isaac Mizrahi Is Singing Darling! A segue from that might be concert dress or the lack thereof. 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. Surely, Sir, in the context: looking forward to the Leg-iti! 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. Whats the problem if she decided to do so? RG nails it. And by the way, I attended a recital by Ms. Wang and she totally drew my attention to the music she was playing. Why not comment on the way she puts together her program, or the bad interior design choices of the theatre, where e.g. Trust me. 1. Pianist Yuja Wang is celebrated for her charismatic artistry, emotional honesty and captivating stage presence. I wanted to do the shock value.. Why?..because she can. Oh, give up the corduroy jacket with elbow patches, Norman. There were many, and still are some, who stand out in virtue of their supreme artistry. God knows. It is always refreshing to see that human evolution does not proceed on one track. 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. Does their radiance get in the way of appreciating a play or a movie? Yuja Wang plays Mendelssohn (LIVE) Yuja Wang. However, if your eye has somehow complemented what has entered your ear and brain to process, how could that accompaniment be so horrible?!? I cant tell if youre a little boy or not RICHARD, but you do seem an acolyte of Hugh Hefner, maybe his reincarnation. 2022. Rachmaninoff: Cello Sonata in G Minor, Op. I prefer that performers pay no attention to dress, hair &c, and dont glitter. I always go, in the intermission of a symphony concert, to the conductors room and ask forgiveness for the sins of my collegues, because they dont know what they are doing. No physical appearance can match musical sensuality, and because of the direct accessibility of musical bodily presence, any literal, physical attention drawing is merely distracting from the heart of the performance wich is its musical content and meaning. She is not a good pianist: she is a GREAT pianist! Its okay to age with grace, and let your dress evolve appropriately with it. A lot of people here have severe hang-ups if they cant enjoy the sight of a beautiful woman in her pre-birthday suit. Iniciou os estudos de piano com a idade de seis anos e logo ingressou no Conservatrio Central de Msica em Pequim. Keep doing that thing you do, Yuja. I believe we both think in the same way. One day a concertmaster who, like his colleagues, has carefully put on his white tie and tails to honor tradition will say: Just a moment, Ms. Wang. The inability to talk about Wangs clothing in a sensitive and respectful way reveals damaging and longstanding assumptions around women and their dress on the classical stage.. (Not that she will be interested in you guys even she is straight!) According to this view, YW does not have to abide by any rules, certainly not the rules of respect and social decency. She didnt play in her undies. PianoToronto Symphony Orchestra's Spotlight Artist 22/23San Francisco Conservatory of Music's Artist in Residence 22/23. I really dont understand why people care about her clothes. People hear what they see. My point is, whats so goddamned wrong with having multiple senses being triggered, if not, enhanced all at the same bloody time????? Like so many women, they flaunt themselves when they know theyre hot, she just happens to be a great pianist. Heard the same kind of stuff about Ann Sofi Mutter. Arlene always brings her enforcer with her, just in case! After well with that orchestra and that conductor who can blame her. 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. SHE is the STAR.Gettit?!? Wang played ( and conducted! ) Who gives a flying.what fabric is used? And that is all what it is about here. Isaac Mizrahi (David Andrako/Courtesy The Wallis) . 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. Shouldnt we dress appropriately as well ,based on accepted norms of the occasion, to return the favor to our audience? Makes you want to go to confession at intermission to ask forgiveness for your performance not being 100%! I considered whether Ms. Wang's flamboyant clothes in the first half, a floor-length purple gown with only a slash of sparkle covering her breasts; in the second, a tiny iridescent turquoise. Perhaps, this type of dressing up makes concert life more enjoyable, or even fun for her. Secondly, if her clothes are distracting you, then you might need to teach yourself how to not lure at womens bodies. Perhaps 2 inches from her butt, Norman. Norman its about time you stopped obsessing over the way she looks. Just in: Russia slashes its TV culture channel, Sad news: Americas foremost Verdi scholar has died, Spanish violinist wins Berlin Philharmonic seat. Completely true, Steinway Fanatic. The problem is, she doesnt really have the figure for it, right?? You should see Theresa May play the auld Orange flute, here she is in Downing Street parading to welcome Arlene Foster! Her dress problems are, I fear, something of a slippery slope if she were even smaller, she would not wear anything at all. Shes not the star. Yuja Wangs clothing is unsensitive and disrespectful, thus it poses some dificulties if you are supposed to talk about it in a sensitive and respectful way. Why cant you boys grow up? Interesting attempt to bring music down from its own sphere to relate it to the reality of the performers body. To be fair (to the discussion, not to the musicians in question), Mutter got plenty of column inches devoted to her off-the-shoulder gowns, with much the same grumpy-obsessed reactions, just a Wang gets today. Please? 3,216 talking about this. In my twenties, I'd. Wangs clothing has been dismissed as a triviality, an unconsidered marketing ploy with dresses picked purely for whether or not they show more leg. Shes an excellent pianist and succeeds with demanding programs. A nuns habit (for Liszt) or a misogynistic burkini? No surprise, its her kind of piece. Its her schtick and Im predicting shes trying it on with ever more outrageous livery; watch that space!! No, sir.she is your *honoured* guest! Richter shes not. If you call Yuja Wang an obscure pianist and are unaware of how much great classical music was composed after 1899, then you should start educating yourself before commenting on any matter related to classical music. (Twas worth it; just heard her in Aix-en-Provence! I seem to remember running across her on Beijing back page. The most submissive traditional Asian woman wrap herself all over! Keep it to yourself. I personally find it utterly disrespectful for the genre. The only downside is how long can she keep it up? Having said that, Yuja Wang is a super human virtuoso and she may very well deserve to be added to that list, if not now, then as her career expands. Sheer hypocrisy. Thats on you. By the age of 21, she was already an internationally recognized concert pianist, giving recitals around . Imagine 20 years into the future her (new) fans want to know what shes like when shes younger and all they could find are stupid discourses on her clothesI can already see the vitriol thats going to be poured on these journalists and critics. She fills concert halls, and she appears to understand that concerts are, after all, a form of entertainment, so there is nothing wrong with adding a touch of glamour and showmanship. Dress appropriately means what it is. I rather enjoy it. Commenting on Ms. Wangs dresses is sexist if there is no comment on her hair style, shoes, walk, nail polish, etc. By the way, I dont have a camera, even on my mobile phone. 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 !!!!! But it does not mean we have the right to ignore the possible negative effects some of our actions may have on our audience. Yuja Wang costumes are just randomly chosen beach clothes. How sad! Little wonder young people are so utterly messed up they feel forced to engage in sex because they are surrounded by overtly sexualised morons who trade their titillation for recognition. To the stage, she brings the ability to play the piano with ease as well as sensuality. Indeed, why is it even considered acceptable to use prostitute as a pejorative term? Astonishing, really, and such artists seem truly superhuman to me. 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