The Impossible Virtuosity of Yuja Wang

The Impossible Virtuosity of Yuja Wang Rick Beato 4.78M subscribers Subscribe 74K Share Download Thanks Clip 3.1M views 2 years ago In this episode we take a look at the incredible piano virtuoso, Yuja Wang. 📚 30% OFF ANYTHING IN THE STORE — Use Coupon Code RB30 at checkout. Link: ⇢ https://rickbeato.com … 5,315 Comments rongmaw lin Add a comment... @calliopeclimate2275 1 year ago I'm the third generation of professional classical musicians, my father was a concert pianist and I've heard many of the best. When I first heard Yuja play live what stood out was every note was perfectly weighted for the moment - no matter how fast or slow, the articulation and clarity was perfect and sensitive. She's something else. 481 Reply 11 replies @DrKCLam-ym8me 11 months ago Yuja Wang is not just incredibly fast and accurate with her playing, she also maintains clarity and musicality plus striking rhythm. Her hand jumps & hand crosses come to the audience as if the playing is a simple matter of fact. Her music does not come across as an overlapping blur, but really extreme clarity and fantastic musicality. She deserves to be among the best pianists in history. 625 Reply 7 replies @onelovemon1784 1 year ago This is an encore!!! After a full concert. Astounding. Another universe. 96 Reply @pattierichards7391 1 year ago Not just her speed and virtuosity but also her clarity 332 Reply 6 replies @kennethyeung5399 1 year ago She's definitely one of the greatest pianist ever. 91 Reply @rmac1042 1 year ago What’s astounding to me was that Carnegie Hall marathon Yuja did a few months ago where she performed all four Rach piano concerti and the Rhapsody IN ONE CONCERT! Plus two encores! Most pianists who do say the Rach 3, that’s it for the week! Amazing! Yuja’s spoiled me; I have trouble listening to other pianists after her! As an 80 year-old jazz pianist and classical and jazz composer, I’ve heard many pianists in my time (in jazz, Bill Evans and Keith are my greatest influences. I spent 3 hours with Bill one-on-one in L.A. in 1962). Anyway, I’ve heard many classical pianists during 65 years in music and my humble opinion is Yuja is unsurpassed! 545 Reply 41 replies @albertlevert2988 1 year ago And she’s a wonderful young woman, beautiful, full of humor and energy. I had an opportunity to see her and talk to her at the Verbier Festival after her concerts. Unforgettable! 96 Reply 1 reply @iharper4188 5 days ago She is one of a kind.❤❤ 1 Reply @housepianist 2 years ago As a professional pianist, no one would understand the amount of strength it takes to play like this. It certainly looks relaxed and effortless but the amount of strength needed in your arms and shoulders (and upper back to an extent) is quite high. You have thousands of micro adjustment to make in everything - hands, arms, shoulders, etc. - to make this happen, and the muscles and tendons have to response to the slightest movements at breakneck speeds while varying the level of dynamics and other nuances at the same time. She basically has a Marvel superhero level of speed and ability. 765 Reply 30 replies @duncanmacpherson2013 2 years ago I saw her at the Albert Hall in London back in the summer when she played Liszt's first piano concerto and two encores. I thought she enjoyed herself as much as the audience members. It was a memorable evening 12 Reply @LouisHansell 2 years ago Rick, we were at the Philadelphia Orchestra last Friday night ( January 27) to hear Yuja Wang perform two piano concerto by Sergei Rachmaninov. She was awesome. The audience stood and called her back several times, and she did an encore (after her full concert) with the same level of energy and excitement she bought to the piano concertos. She would be still taking curtain calls today if the audience had had their say. The next night she performed at Carnegie Hall playing five Rachmaninov piano works. Unbelievable. It is the 150th anniversary of Rachmaninov's birth, and there are many celebrations. Hers is the best. She will be back in Philadelphia on February 4. Everyone should hear her perform once in their life. 122 Reply 3 replies @sandradwettig2925 8 months ago I am from Louisville KY. I studied 14 yr classical and jazz piano. I love Yula. I love to hear her. She never runs out of energy. I just listened to her 16min+ performance of Rhapsody in Blue.I love her beautiful dresses and shoe too❤ 5 Reply @tedl7538 1 year ago Rick should have mentioned that Yuja was only 21 years old when she tore through that version of Bumblebee, just at the outset of her adult career back in 2008. Her playing has continued to grow in maturity and emotional complexity with each passing year 🎹 87 Reply 3 replies @paulrucker1889 2 years ago I'm so glad you bring her up. Artistry from all directions, from emotional interpretations to stellar virtuosity. I don't think anyone has brought more freshness and excitement to the piano! As a 69 year old jazz pianist, she completely inspires me. (To burn my piano to the ground and find another way to enjoy myself with the insurance money...) 57 Reply @hiddenbunny7205 2 years ago The most amazing thing about Yuja Wang is that it doesn't matter what she is playing, you can tell she enjoys every second of it. She has fun every time she sits in front of a piano, that itself is insane. 319 Reply 5 replies @eldergeektromeo9868 8 months ago Yuja is simply sublime!All the time, every time! 4 Reply @SuperChaoticus 2 years ago I just spent about an hour watching some of her live performances. Aside from her obvious ability to 'shred', her playing was so expressive that it brought me to tears. I've never heard of Yuja Wang until watching this vid, but now, I'm a true fan forever. Thank you Rick. 62 Reply @JS45678 2 years ago May I speak on behalf of the 3.3M subscribers when I say that we’d love to see Yuja Wang interviewed right here in your studio. 😊 1.5K Reply 26 replies @jimwilt4944 2 years ago (edited) We are recording all four Rachmaninoff concerti and the Paganini Rhapsody with her over the next two weeks. She is a force of nature. Extraordinary. 449 Reply 11 replies @crfdln 1 year ago Rick, I'm glad that you included Yuja in one of your videos --- amazing genius! 4 Reply @pianogeekdan4621 2 years ago As a pianist i can't fathom how u can get to that level... It's absolutely insane 18 Reply @xiaofengli4426 2 years ago Yuja Wang: Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor Op. 18 is the best I have ever heard. Absolutely amazing. 19 Reply @danielbogos263 2 years ago I don`t know if anyone realized that she played the flight of bumblebee with all the intensity and soft notes on point. The parts where you should only barely touche the key she does it at that speed. It ridiculous how she manage to play super soft notes and really hard ones in a split second apart. JUst mind blowing 957 Reply 26 replies @corybarnes2341 5 days ago On top of all of her objective virtuosity, she has charisma and showmanship to drive it all home. She's a once in a generation talent. 1 Reply @chucooney 2 years ago Amazing technique, but also unbelievable musicianship. I saw her live here in Chicago -- she played some very dense Schoenberg with such clarity, insight, and beauty. It takes real intellect to do that. You have to see her live. 66 Reply 1 reply @aritina8379 1 year ago (edited) The AMAZING thing about her: not only does she have the most flawless, super human technique, and makes the most difficult pieces sound easy as pie, but she also has the musicality, the expressiveness that are also out of this world!! And yes, let’s mention her stamina also!! Just crazy, nuts!!! And her personality rocks!! 177 Reply 2 replies @WarhawkBeyond2040 2 years ago Yuja Wang is the Hiromi of classical music, she is an absolute beast on the piano and packs a lot of energy into her playing. One of my favourite piano players. I love her so much! 211 Reply 25 replies @habdenkanalvoll8489 1 year ago (edited) She's definitely from a different Galaxy equipped with an unbelievable technique. How she's able to emphasize all the various melody phrases. I highly recommend that you also check out Yuja Wang - Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3 - Zubin Mehta. There you can see how she breathes every phrase and lives the entire piece to its minute details. Just brillant and absolutely amazing. On top of those incredible skills she NEVER hits one single wrong note EVER. Watching interviews with her also shows how intelligent and higly educated this young woman is. In sports they call people like her GOAT because it not only requires a lot of stamina to play the most difficult piano concerto of all time but it also takes an incredible amount of mental capacities and focus! 8 Reply @azazelreficulmefistofelicu7158 2 years ago Yuja Wang is unbelievable, pushing the limits of human skill to a higher level. As a metal head with a passion for all types of virtuosity I share some of her performances when I some friend tells me "classical" music is boring. Seeing the shock on their faces and the smile on their lips after a bit of Wang's magic never gets old. 304 Reply 22 replies @TendaiMhlangaZW 2 years ago What's incredible about this lady is how she stays so relaxed no matter what she's playing. And her fingers never falter, they always find their place on the keyboard no matter how large the jumps she makes may be (as we saw with the stride passage). What's even more insane is that even at that blistering speed she still incorporates a sensitivity to dynamics and feeling. A true virtuoso. 199 Reply 8 replies @TK-mf3vx 2 years ago I love how this is not a breakdown or analysis of Yuja's virtuosity, but just 6 minutes of pure admiration. 402 Reply 15 replies @wallygator369 11 months ago Rick, this is a long time coming. Classical piano music has a place in a musician's life. She is a great talent. 3 Reply @danielmccar 2 years ago I am so glad that you featured Yuja. It isn’t just her chops but her musicality. Dynamics, phrasing, expression- she has it all. Hey, when you do interview her, ask her when she is going to do Beethoven! 84 Reply 4 replies @MorganBallardWheeler 2 years ago I appreciate you made a video highlighting Yuja Wang, and you should have mentioned that she recently played all 5 of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerti in ONE CONCERT at Carnegie Hall! A feat never before attempted by a pianist! 18 Reply @johnps30 1 year ago Emile Gilels was my go to for speed and dynamics gradations! I didn’t think we’d ever hear anyone to rival his touch with inner voicing. Yuja plays EVERYTHING with such refinement it takes your breath away. Her partnerships with conductors and orchestras is unparalleled; I believe they all step up their game when she solos - it seems like they know they’re in the presence of greatness. And she’s a hoot during her interviews ❤❤ 68 Reply 1 reply @UnhappyCamper-dj2fi 3 months ago Awe inspiring clarity, texture, rythme, musicality, power, and sensitivity. I have the feeling that aspiring pianists either never tough a keyboard again or are inspired. 1 Reply @ericelmore 1 year ago I've seen her live. She is from another planet! 4 Reply @kennywood6434 2 years ago Yuja's technique is otherworldly and, quite honestly, THE best/strongest I've ever witnessed. What she's able to do is truly mind-blowing. I've had the good fortune of hearing and meeting her several times over the years. She's completely down to earth and a lot of fun. 194 Reply 7 replies @mikevanneste 2 years ago Thank you! Great post. This lady is not only, probably, the most technically gifted pianist of all time, but an accomplished interpreter and performer of classical piano that continues to attract the highest praise. We are lucky to share time with a legend. 10 Reply @shumiatcher 1 year ago Yuja is a virtuoso but with such refinement and depth of musicianship. Thank you for posting 🎄 6 Reply @jaygatz4335 2 years ago Yuja is an inspiration. She actually played all the Rachmaninov concerti in one night at Carnegie Hall. Another great young pianist is Dmitry Shishkin. Great music lives on! 109 Reply 8 replies @bobbysmac1009 2 years ago OK, Rick, I did watch 5 videos of this woman playing. She's so good I was in tears. Thank you for sharing this video. 8 Reply @MarkMaxwell-author 2 years ago What amazes me is most that not only is she perfect in execution, she is able to play full of emotion and expression! 51 Reply 6 replies @baharam98 1 month ago PLEASE make this interview happen. Thank you Rick. 1 Reply @__Philip__311 2 years ago Yuja is one of the greatest pianists to have ever lived. I was blessed to see her live in Germany years back. I am not proud to admit I only discovered her when I searched ‘Wang’ on YT once. 114 Reply 5 replies @eldenjr 2 years ago These people are from another planet……and the fact that it’s blazing fast, you still can here the melody in every note! Insanely beautiful! 33 Reply @henryhorst9858 2 years ago I saw her Carnegie hall this past weekend! Amazing! 4 Reply @dominicpardo4783 4 months ago I was a catering chef in Chicago, and we were doing an event at the Chicago Amphitheater. We were setting up, and so were some musicians. She was there in sweatpants and a t-shirt, making sure her concert Steinway was correct. She asked if we could make her a "big salad," which we did. She must have been famished because she wolfed it down in minutes. She was very sweet to everyone. 3 Reply @manliozaninotti9627 2 years ago Wang is one of the best pianists hitting the stage right now. As a lover of classical music, however, I can say that speed is not the greatest quality of a pianist or of Yuja. She is a great interpreter and her pianissimos or fortissimos can be just as intense and difficult as her prestos. Evaluating a pianist by speed is like measuring the goodness of a piece of food per kilo. 358 Reply 18 replies @shredvenom 2 years ago Yuja is amazing, I'm so glad you presented her playing ability. She is so, sooo awesome!!!! 26 Reply @TucsonBillD 2 years ago Rick, I have been to several of her concerts and she’s every bit as amazing in person. Recently, to honor the 150th anniversary of the birth os Russian pianist Sergi Rachmaninov, she played in a single three and a half hour concert of all four of his piano concertos as well as his Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini. That encompasses 400 pages of music. I have a hard time remembering just four… 6 Reply @Surfingthenet777 2 months ago I have followed Yuja for a number of years & discussed some her life & her playing , I have likened her to Jaqueline DuPre the renowned virtuoso Cellist …. ( Deceased ) & likewise I was completely … mesmerised by her , incredible passion & energy … she is quiet simply a genius , master & a beautiful kind humble human being …… I look forward to you interviewing her ( please tell her the offer fir me to show her beautiful Wester Australia stands & Pleas come & play our Concert Hall !!! With love & respect 1 Reply @soap2663 2 years ago Her musical memory is what amazes me - the ability to faultlessly memorise a large amount of impossibly detailed pieces of music. And not only that, play them with feeling. Obviously that example is delerious technique mania, but she does play beautifully........what you don't realise obviously is that while playing that she is also flying around the world as superwoman dealing with all the problems as well, too fast for the naked eye to perceive etc...... 36 Reply 3 replies @derekbaker2665 2 years ago As a side note the piano has to be impeccable to allow these fast passages. Hats off to the piano technician. 329 Reply 28 replies @FabioLovaglio 2 years ago My first time seeing her, she's not just fast, the musicality of her playing is really beatiful, the smoothness and the transition between very different dynamics is insane, particularly remarkable whe she plays "piano" or "pianissimo". Real gem! 14 Reply @rayjermyn4541 1 month ago It takes exceptional skill and training to look so effortless 1 Reply @deoncruywagen5191 2 years ago I am going to look up and listen to more of this artist. I must admit that one of my favorite classical pianists is Khatia Buniatishvili. She puts so much emotion into her playing it is stunning. I first heard her perform Rhapsody In Blue, and man, what a performance. The way she played off of the orchestra, playfully coaxing them deeper and deeper into the music. Awesome. Another piano player that sounded like he had two pairs of hands was Oscar Petersen. He played blisteringly fast at times, but always in service of the music. 10 Reply @harmony331000 1 year ago I’ve seen her play where they’ve kept track and followed along with her with the actual sheet music running below her playing and she is accurate, she does not miss or mistake a single note…she’s really something special 210 Reply 5 replies @JDCareyMusic 2 years ago Dang, it's not just the speed, but the dynamics at speed. Also, it doesn't sounds like robotic technical performing. The music still has character! 12 Reply @willmac4u 10 months ago Rick u r the absolute man man! YOU ARE AWESOME! The people you find , that you interview , that you talk about is so right! U R da MANN, MAN! 1 Reply