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Rachmaninoff-Piano Concerto No.2: II.Adagio sostenuto with the LA Philharmonic
Rachmaninoff-Piano Concerto No. 1: III. Allegro vivace with LA Philharmonic
Beethoven-Piano Sonata No. 18 in E flat major “The Hunt” op. 31/3 4. Presto con fuoco
Glass – Etudes No. 6
With Michael Tilson Thomas and the New World Symphony at Carnegie Hall
Rachmaninoff – Prelude in G Minor, Op. 23, No. 5 at the Berlin Philharmonie
Playing Schumann’s “The Smuggler” on a Steinway Spirio

Yuja Wang was the brilliant pianist, projecting the solo part to a nicety and getting every note to glitter.”

Financial Times

“Wang’s rippling lines were serene and silky. She provided upfront volatility in the finale… it felt bold and fresh.”

The Times

“There are probably many pianists today having a technical prowess similar to the one she displayed in the Toccata: Allegro con fuoco, but few that would exhibit it with such a modesty. Her ability to rapidly switch from ludic to melancholic playing, from fanfares invoking to diaphanous sounds is amazing.”

BachTrack

“Yuja Wang tackled the work with the bite and dynamism of a big cat, and shortly afterwards, with a perfectly balanced voice, captivated the pensive, elegant lyrical theme.”

Der Standard

“Adams wrote the single-movement work for Yuja Wang, who was the dashing soloist here, too, her faultless fingers dealing effortlessly with a solo part that hardly gives her a moment’s rest.”

The Guardian

Pianist Yuja Wang is celebrated for her charismatic artistry, emotional honesty and captivating stage presence. She has performed with the world’s most venerated conductors, musicians and ensembles, and is renowned not only for her virtuosity, but her spontaneous and lively performances, famously telling the New York Times “I firmly believe every program should have its own life, and be a representation of how I feel at the moment.”

Her skill and charisma were recently demonstrated in a marathon Rachmaninoff performance at Carnegie Hall alongside conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin and Philadelphia Orchestra. This historic event celebrating 150 years since the birth of Rachmaninoff, included performances of all four of his concertos plus the Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini in one afternoon and saw queues around the block for tickets on the day. The 2022/23 season also saw Yuja perform the world premiere of Magnus Lindberg’s Piano Concerto No. 3 with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, and further performances of the work throughout North America and Europe across the season.

Yuja was born into a musical family in Beijing. After childhood piano studies in China, she received advanced training in Canada and at the Curtis Institute of Music under Gary Graffman. Her international breakthrough came in 2007, when she replaced Martha Argerich as soloist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Two years later, she signed an exclusive contract with Deutsche Grammophon, and has since established her place among the world’s leading artists, with a succession of critically acclaimed performances and recordings. She was named Musical America’s Artist of the Year in 2017, and in 2021 received an Opus Klassik Award for her world-premiere recording of John Adams’ Must the Devil Have all the Good Tunes? with the Los Angeles Philharmonic under the baton of Gustavo Dudamel.

As a chamber musician, Yuja has developed long-lasting partnerships with several leading artists. This season, Yuja embarks on a highly-anticipated international duo recital tour with pianist Víkingur Ólafsson with performances in world-class venues across North America and Europe, which will once again showcase her flair, technical ability and exceptional artistry in a wide-ranging program.

2024-2025