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At the age of 24, Chinese-born Yuja Wang is one of the most exciting concert pianists in the world. On stage, she cuts an elegant, sometimes provocative figure. Backstage, she's more like a teenager, noshing snacks and listening to Rihanna on her earphones. But there's no doubt that Ms. Wang, now a resident of New York, has captivated audiences and critics, from Beijing to Berlin. Her "virtuosity is stunning," says the New York Times. "An artist of dazzling genius," raves the San Francisco Chronicle. She's earned praise for her almost "superhuman keyboard technique," as well as her sensitivity and fearlessness.
We caught up with the international sensation in Los Angeles, where she performed Prokofiev at the Disney Concert Hall. Afterwards, in a Steinway showroom, Wang played for us and spoke with SOUND TRACKS reporter Alexis Bloom about her life as a musical nomad.
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Strauss' Polka Played by Yuja Wang
Strauss' Polka Played by Yuja Wang
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Written in 1858 after a trip to Russia, Johann Strauss’ “Tritsch Tratsch Polka” is a jaunty, high-spirited affair and Yuja ...
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Yuja Wang Plays Gluck, Liszt & Scriabin
Yuja Wang Plays Gluck, Liszt & Scriabin
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We knew she was an incredible talent, but watching up close as Yuja Wang performs is another matter. She plays ...
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Pianist Yuja Wang - The Interview
Pianist Yuja Wang - The Interview
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Born in Beijing in 1987, Yuja Wang began playing the piano at the age of six. From a music conservatory ...
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