Yuja Wang: Liszt Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-flat major, S.124

[@s.c.1494]

She is not only a true musician but a true athlete as well.

[@margaretlavender9647]

What ARE you talking about. Playing the piano is not a ‘sport’.

[@galinaparfenova9187]

Prawidłowo zauwazono-sportowcem!ale co to ma wspólnego z F.Listem?

[@jamesneilsongrahamloveinth1301]

@@margaretlavender9647: The meaning of 'athlete' is wider than just 'sportsman/woman.' In terms of muscular coordination, mental strength and bodily fluidity, Yuja qualifies (in my book) as athletic . . .

[@nevertheless123]

@@jamesneilsongrahamloveinth1301 excellent point. I agree 100%

[@qianhuang1436]

@@jamesneilsongrahamloveinth1301 Couldn't agree more.

[@philipmanfredi9296]

Yuja is amazing to the point of beyond human. Her hands and fingers move faster and more accurately than ... light. I started watching her performances about a year ago and haven't stopped since! She throws her entire being into her performances, her musical talent and gifted hands, and her entire body. The performance becomes a veritable workout for her. The eighth wonder of the world.

[@davidlyga6259]

I disagree: BOTH the EIGHTH and NINTH Wonders of the World. - David Lyga

[@rimvydasbraja7378]

@@davidlyga6259 cha,cha,cha!

[@richardwilson112]

I disagree. She is NOT of this world. What an amazing woman. What power and rare emotion.

[@jayr526]

WOW. The only other thing I can think to say is that I am grateful there is a repeat button. What an amazing performer.

[@JohnNiemsMusic]

I can not stop watching her since I started a few days ago! And BTW I looked her biography up and today is her 36th birthday February 10th 2023! Happy Birthday YUJA WANG!!! Your fingers just dance so easy on those keys!

[@hanshanful]

Me too, I'm her serious fan now.

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

Got the same problem hahaha. Discovered her a week ago. Just wow.....

[@artistwei8247]

Me too almost everyday ...lol

[@helenyuan8619]

I just knew her one month ago. I ‘m her serious fan now. 💞👌🙏

[@dennispearson871]

I Must Admit . She is somewhat Addictive !!!.....

[@christopherczajasager9030]

Has her own extraordinary ideas, always supported by best taste and transcendental pianism. Certainly among the greatest today

[@art7695]

Every concert confirms that YW is the best piano player, at least, of this century

[@tmdg8506]

114514

[@sunenj]

Try to give Krystian Zimerman a listen if you haven't already

[@camille0761]

Stupid fan comment.

[@Ace1King1]

With the possible exception of Valentina Lisitsa.

[@fernandooscaralonso]

​@@Ace1King1😂

[@JABARDELLI]

All the hoopla about athletes is put to shame by this unparalleled genius at the keyboard 🎹! She is the one who really should be making $500,000,000 a year for her performances … far exceeding someone hitting 60 home-runs in a season or basketball players averaging 30 points a season. All fail before her keyboard majesty with those invisible flying fingers … hail to Yuja Wang 🙌🙌🙌🎹

[@Gurci28]

As with the three-point shot, let's multiply that annual amount by three!!! 3:03

[@Gurci28]

Her singular blend of technical prowess, keen musical insight, and emotional depth have established Yuja Wang as one of the world’s finest performers. "Charismatic", "breathtaking", "flawless" and "heartfelt" are just a selection of the superlatives used frequently by critics worldwide. 9:06 Source: Medici tv

[@frankregg9048]

Put WNBA to shame

[@JABARDELLI]

@@frankregg9048 Also, puts NBA, NFL, Major League Baseball, …. indeed, all athletes, to relegated status of wannabe performers ….

[@frankregg9048]

@@JABARDELLI the whole WNBA can be flush down the toilet.

[@AthSamaras]

A unique work for piano, a unique listening space, a unique pianist... Yuja Wang...!!!

[@Astrid-jt8cd]

The most brilliant young artist we have today. Bravissimo yuja

[@songandwind72]

Nah. Thrilling playing but she sounds like Argerich...no real musical messages...just going through the motions.

[@marksamiylov2459]

Yuja’s appearance really matches the mood of this concerto

[@GillesGALLON-fz8uf]

Le romantisme est absolu,Liszt en était l’un des maîtres majeur ♉️

[@michaelschefold3299]

An excerpt from "bachtrack": "she can traverse the keyboard from end to end, shaping dynamics and adding rubato, with the perfect evenness unbroken. She can produce a pianissimo down to a whisper, so perfectly articulated that you can hear every nuance even in the giant space of Albert Hall...Wang does things that other pianists can't."

[@drjdsjr]

She does things that other pianists can't even imagine!

[@alexandracangiano505]

She is gifted by the Heavens! She not only plays, she lives the music with her soul!!

[@richardvolpe7664]

To alexandracangiano: Yes. How could anyone disagree with you? I feel, though, that with everything she has going for her (perfect posture at the piano, complete absence of annoying, distracting facial "expressiveness", nice outfits [sometimes too nice!], excellent memory), it's a shame that her chosen way of bowing, often described as "iconic," can be better referred to as "idiotic." Too bad, because a gracefully elegant, feminine gesture of acknowledging her audience, besides doing her no harm, would "complete the picture" of this exceptionally beautiful woman's stage persona.

[@syzygy2464]

She is gifted by her own work ethic.

[@richardvolpe7664]

@@syzygy2464 Whatever that means.

[@cecilgriffiths6399]

Her beautiful gentleness followed by her absolutely incendiary attack!! Takes your breath away!! It’s mesmerising ❤

[@glennhfriedman4571]

good description

[@iampracticingpiano]

6:45 So tender, yet without sentimentality. So special!

[@gailhausmann1329]

What a Brilliant performance! . Yuja is stunning + wears gorgeous gowns...... Must take tons of practicing +a great memory to perform this way!!....... Very moving piece...

[@johnstevens6223]

Wow!!! This performance was absolutely beautiful and amazing. Yuga is so talented and beautiful.

[@timshank3328]

I tell friends with Yuja concert tix that, prior to going, they need to do 3 things: 1. Prepare to be amazed. 2. Pull their socks up tight. 3. Take a flashlight--so they can find their jaws on the floor afterwards!

[@SpiramusPresents]

She is There alright and we are blessed to have her transport and transcend us !!!! Thank you Yuja!!!

[@paulpizzo9255]

MIND BOGGLING....SHE CAN PLAY A PIECE FOR THE FIRST TIME AS IF SHE HAS PLAYED IT 101 TIMES.....THERE ARE NO WORDS FOR HER TECHNIQUE AND PASSION.....ONCE IN A LIFETIME PIANIST....SO GLAD I WAS ABLE TO WITNESS THIS PERFECTION....I'LL NEVER SEE IT AGAIN IN MY LIFE TIME.....

[@holywells]

The concentration and the talent to perform a difficult piece such as this totally from memory is nothing short of pure GENIUS !!

[@Dylonely_9274]

I love this concerto, Liszt did such a great work with this !

[@antoniofurnari9558]

Yuja Wang la magicienne du piano 👏👏👏

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Yuja, I really really enjoyed watching you playing so fantastically and with such amazing passion and sensitivity too. You look as always absolutely stunning and gorgeous too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags ❤❤

[@michaelschefold3299]

The best Liszt1 ever! Period!

[@Desireyso58]

Totally Agree!!!

[@mikloscserhati1480]

I adore Yuja, she plays excellent! But don’t forget the giants: Cziffra, Richter, Kocsis and numerous others, playing that piece on highest niveau! Wang’s is one of them, but not THE best!

[@paulcooley9307]

Thanks for this wonderful interlude to a busy day. Yuja Wang is amazing.

[@happy-star-light]

Wow, Wow❗️this is just another recent fresh performance‼️ Thank you for uploading it! Yuja Wang, her performance pierces deep into my heart

[@galinaparfenova9187]

I bardzo wbija się w klawiaturę,mózg też cierpi!!!

[@carlosortega876]

Yuja es la más grande pianista de todos los tiempos....por su repertorio, su técnica y su magestuosidad.....yo la amo!

[@nickk8416]

She is as good as it gets. Amazing. Never a mediocre performance.

[@babysacris35]

😂❤❤❤❤

[@AndySaenz]

She is absolutely MAGNIFICENT! She’s one of the greatest pianists ever! Her brilliant virtuosity leaves me speechless. Her chemistry with this orchestra is pure magic.

[@andrewcrossley2448]

She’s a very charismatic performer. However, Sviatoslav Richter’s recording of the two Liszt Concertos with the LSO from 1962 is far more nuanced. I think he was in his late 40s when it was recorded for Philips. I have had the vinyl early pressing since the mid 1970s. I took it into a hifi shop to demo on a top end system and they couldn’t believe the recording quality and dynamics. Born on March 20, 1915 and died on August 1, 1997 Sviatoslav Teofilovich Richter (Russian: Святослав Теофилович Рихтер, born in (Zhytomyr, Russian Empire, now Ukraine) was a Soviet pianist and widely recognized as one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. He was well known for the depth of his interpretations, virtuoso technique and vast repertoire. I’m sure she will mature to his final level to become one of the best from the 21st century and hopefully still has her best years ahead of her.

[@margerussell1209]

@@andrewcrossley2448 i

[@paulescudero9973]

美妙的協奏曲，作曲家李斯特的才華橫溢，羽佳公主的演奏，令人嘆為觀止。Wonderful concerto. The brilliance of the composer Liszt and the performance of the princess Yuja is fantastico. 羽佳我愛你，我崇拜你。

[@fanaoa9361]

Not only she is incredibly talented ... ... but she is absolutely beautiful to look at!!!! What a pretty girl!!!

[@violaviolante6836]

IO NON SMETTO DI ASCOLTARLA E DI GUARDARE LE SUE MANI.....UNA MERAVIGLIA !💜

[@soujrnr]

Stunningly beautiful and stunningly talented. She is truly a pleasure to watch. She flows ever so perfectly on the keys!

[@nowthenzen]

she is absolutely dominating that Piano.

[@vitocortesi9389]

Meraviglioso Concerto e meravigliosa Yuja Wang!

[@ernestinaoliveira9575]

Excelente mesmo!!!!

[@LoisSharbel]

This vastly talented and finely tuned artist lifts the performance of the entire orchestra. Bliss! The camera work is extraordinary, adding immensely to the entire experience of this performance. Thank you, Alexei Smith, for posting this amazing video. The joy this is bringing to so many in this world is inspiring.

[@ivannvillanueva4778]

She is the hottest classical Pianist ever forever, its not so distracting to see her performance ; that stunning blend between piano virtuosity and natural beauty, she is a complete performer.

[@sg5009]

Quel bel hommage...

[@hansmaile]

18:17

[@ivannvillanueva4778]

@@hansmaileyou are right; stunning fingering , arms, forearms, wrist, hips!!

[@topturretgunner]

@@sg5009❤

[@sg5009]

@@topturretgunner mon "quel bel hommage" est absolument ironique 🙂

[@empireentertainmentevents1353]

Liszt left us many Masterpieces and this is one of them. Amazing composition from the great Liszt.

[@andyanderson9824]

How positively magnificent! This is even better than, and a variation of the original I heard her play in the Chinese Concert Venue. This Maturity she has added is staggeringly effective. To be completely unbiased, both are great, though I favour this recording. Yuja and her beautiful nature never lets anyone down, ever.

[@ЕленаДанильян]

Эта трактовка Юджи намного лучше , чем прежние , т.к. отражают ДУХ Листа, его мужественное( мужское) начало , а ,не чрезмерно, женское !!! Здесь больше мужской силы патетики , а не женского сентиментализма!!!Великолепное, потрясающее исполнение, достойное великого Листа!!!БРАВИССИМО!!!!!!!!

[@fernandooscaralonso]

❤🎉si belleza musicoterapista ja.ja.

[@antoniofurnari9558]

La fenomenale Yuja Wang 👏👏👏

[@honda412000]

Liszt was the "top dog" of the pianists in his time, was rich and made a fortune playing. In my humble opinion, however, his works are not, with rare exceptions, exceptional. He envied Chopin secretly (or nor so secretly) because he pulled out of his soul, in a few minutes, music with a quality that Liszt couldn't even dream of. But Liszt was the best piano player. This concerto is, in my opinion, typical Liszt. Lots of fireworks and a few melodies. Yuja, amazingly (or not so amazingly, because she is already amazing) turns this work in something better. Very specially the 2nd movement, the slow one, that many pianists churn out boringly, she manages to turn it into a poem of utmost beauty and sensibility. Heard it twice to be sure and felt "envouté" as the French say, as I can't find the word in English. Long live Yuja.

[@nickjgunning]

Nonesense. Liszt was the original. Chopin envied Liszt's interpretations. Chopin was quite conservative, liszt was the innovator and transcendental composer.

[@didierfilbing8848]

"Charmed" would do for "envouté", would it not ?

[@dianeandries1331]

​​@@didierfilbing8848more like entranced, fascinated, spellbound, bewitched

[@mayna.m.m]

Liszt loves Chopin don’t be assuming like you were there he wrote about him explicitly that he loves his work and Lizst gave up playing to teach music a much higher purpose the FUTURE!

[@chucksauter1204]

So this approaches Eminem. When you are great, greatness is expected. And I think that is what you are saying. When you say "not so impressively" it's not a dig in any sense of the word but just that excellence is normal in the world of greats like Eminem or Yuja or Victor Wooten (yes, covered rap/lyricist, symphonic, and jazz right there)

[@arlenemortiz1756]

Mesmerizing! Thank you for sharing to us this amazing gift.

[@arlenemortiz1756]

With us or to us

[@beckerhanshermann8372]

Mesmerizing? - The play of the Chinese woman or the naked thighs on display? Mesmerizing? - The play of the Chinese woman or the naked thighs put on show?

[@cjames0723]

@@beckerhanshermann8372 For all your claims against Yuja, you sure do spend a lot of your time stalking her videos on yt and especially commenting on her appearance. You may want to talk to a therapist as this level of obsession really isn't healthy.

[@beckerhanshermann8372]

@@cjames0723 Thank you for the valuable tip. My wife is a psychiatrist. She has me under control.

[@margaretlavender9647]

@@cjames0723 Mind your own business. Yuja is an utterly idiotic dresser. No doubt about it. Never before seen anything like it on a concert platform so we can criticise all we want, thank you very much CJAMES.

[@tyranttom]

This is amazing it compleatley left me speechless

[@zlatab7369]

Такая сила в такой хрупкой женщине! Браво!!!

[@hshlom]

Such blazingly fast octaves! How is that humanly possible? With feeling, dynamics and accuracy too! Amazing!

[@liviu445]

A mix of arm rotation with the activation of the lat muscles in the back, in order to not tire the arm, plus it gives you extreme control over your octaves, with no real tension, this coupled with a careful movement and overall rotation of the torso with respect to where you play on the keyboard makes piano quite enjoyable, and somewhat easier after getting used to the movements.

[@stephenhollings3723]

6þpppp00😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@nicolasgut6534]

Check Martha Argerich for the same piece;) you will not be disappointed at all, expecially if you like octaves haha kzbin.info/www/bejne/fILUgpaNpLmDl7c

[@anthonypeters8714]

The pianist has brought all her with the accompaniment of the very good orchestra conducted brilliantly by the conductor. Enjoyable every moment in all the tempo's. Thanks to you all.

[@elsacangelosi3419]

Yuja Wang, eres la mas exquisita manifestación humana de la magnificencia del Divino Creador ,que tanto te ha engalanado y embellecido con sus dones..!!! y que tan generosamente nos los entregas, para tu bendición y nuestro deleite!!!. Muchas gracias !!!

[@victorgonzalezescalante1504]

Exquisito y dulce tu comentario.

[@robertmicelli2946]

watching Yuja play a piece of such astounding complexity, then i'm thinking of the dude playing the triangle! has to be a tough life

[@chester6343]

seeing her perform this at the proms soon!! excited

[@mikemason6069]

Same. I can't wait!

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

She is a delight. What an artist 🥰

[@cecilgriffiths6399]

Spellbinding on every level!! 😮❤

[@Laozhangtou]

Amazing! Just so amazed to see her fingers dancing on the keys! She is perfect!!

[@Gurci28]

apex 18:54!

[@JABARDELLI]

As this performance winds down …. Truly, what can one say other than … “Oh My God!!!”

[@Gurci28]

To Liszt belongs the actual discovery of pianistic vibrato, a new exhilarating octave-technique, the new style of bravura passages, brilliant arpeggios, accurate note or chord repetition technique. His aim was to reach the highest degree of virtuosity possible. 13:31 Source: Mundoclasico

[@cecilgriffiths6399]

Yuja, what a blessing to be alive at the same time as you! You raise everyone’s game! What joy and pleasure you give!! ❤

[@williamdoycebrown8172]

All of the music is first class, Orchestra and YUJA ! ~USA

[@melaniamonicacraciun9900]

Looking forward for the REPLAY event, fans are invited to come back and enjoy the magic all over again, let them gifted musicians entertain you some more, wishing adorable Yuja hundred years more like this on the top of the world oh yezzzzzz, that's what fans are for

[@DanielGenero-d1h]

YUJA WANG SORPRENDENTE Y VIVAS , MUY TALENTOSA !!!

[@icarrus4u]

Absolutely incredible.

[@elianadelatorre3878]

Maravilhosa como sempre!!!! E Liszt é Emocionante.

[@liliaaraullo9977]

Fantastic as usual in every way!

[@laurentbidault7992]

Tout simplement unique incroyable inhumaine...quel talent et quelle joie d'avoir se genre d'artiste qui avec yeol Eum Son sont des reines du piano

[@alainrcd2182]

Ce concerto est absolument "divin"...et Yuja WANG l'interprète à la perfection!!!!

[@richardvolpe7664]

Of the countless performances (both 'live' and recorded) I've heard of this concerto through the years, I don't hesitate for a moment to say that in every possible way, this one tops them all. When I stumbled upon this video, I didn't mean to watch it, since this concerto is so common and over-played, but after hearing her overwhelmingly masterful delivery of the opening measures, that was it - - I HAD to listen up to the end. My reaction? I just hope there's a CD of this unforgettable performance!

[@nicolasgut6534]

did you listen to Martha Argerich too haha?

[@richardvolpe7664]

@@nicolasgut6534 In general, I don't have a deep admiration for Argerich's playing. I love her performance with Abbado of the Strauss Burlesque, and a few other works, but all too often, I find that her faster-than-necessary tempos and somewhat quirky interpretations are not to my liking. She has thousands of adoring fans, of course.

[@bloodgrss]

Must agree, tho' her performance at the Proms was perhaps even more subtle and exciting...

[@vitocortesi9389]

Nel secondo movimento si può notare la grande sensibilità di interpretazione di Yuja Wang abbinata ad una tecnica senza uguali penso lei sia veramente un Dono di Dio

[@juliogarcia7670]

There are no words. I am speechless! ❤😢

[@disneybudgetinn3752]

An absolutely splendid performance. 2:26 She does this cantabile light passage so nicely like nobody. 8:56 Done so masterly. 15:42 oh what timing. Even her trills are so clear. OMG too many things to rave about!! This orchestra is great too. I wonder what or where it is. They and Wang go together perfectly..

[@anitanavarro4354]

Liszt estaria orgulloso de ver su composición tan bien interpretadas en todos los sentidos el ver no distrae tu oido se conjugan.virtuosamente ,sus manos valen oro❤

[@othmanmajid6380]

Loved how she duetted with the clarinet near the beginning......

[@georgechiang6046]

This one is for HUMANITY, Bravo.

[@danielfavre7741]

Yuja Wang: A beautiful interpretation of this concert.Congratulations.A great career is yours.

[@christopherczajasager9030]

Literally a breathtaking pace fir the Finale...with rousing 🙌 success

[@olatbjrntvedt3008]

How I look forward to hearing her play this in Oslo tomorrow (10.8)

[@HappyGoLuckyPanda]

Amazing zero excess tension technique and it helps music making with natural freedom

[@robertklein4931]

Sublime und Himmlische 🥰Yuja Wang ! Belle, Belle, Belle,...😍🤩

[@quaver1239]

Wow. Wow. Wow. Marvellous. Thank you.

[@lanadevismaisson2164]

На 1:27 - пылинку смахнула - какая прелесть!!!!🤩

[@Virginia-bm6ww]

I read someplace there are about 25 things a pianosst had to know to be a great pianosst had to know, only one meant anything to me. The amount of air flowing between your fingers and the keyboard. Miss Yang seems to ace that. Awesome

[@MYTHOMINHTRAN]

She got my name Wang # 王 and she is 8 months younger than my son. She has been playing at KKL where I can walk from my flat (in Luzecern # Luzern, Emmenbrucke) in Switzerland.

[@JorgeePoblette]

Perfecta..pianista....y..es..real...artista...❤🎉.....siii 🇨🇱🌐

[@jimmerritt6340]

Thank you

[@triradial]

As beautifully as Yuja and the orchestra performed this how good was the composer. All magnificent.

[@mariagloriavines8461]

Que maravilla de pianista.Tiene una técnica fantástica y sensibilidad increíble. Es un deleite escucharla.

[@Desireyso58]

WANGERFUL as Usual!!! I Love every rendition on her hands!!! (And I Love her too)

[@ulfpettersson2964]

Unbelievably amazing and just the greatest👍🌹🌺♥️♥️♥️

[@juanfernandouribe-bg6fw]

De todas maneras esta versión es maravillosa, extraordinaria. Es una de las mejores interpretaciones que haya escuchado.

[@chihungchan5086]

俞嘉向觀眾鞠躬的姿勢很有個人特色！

[@bh5606]

At the end of this century, she will still be discussed for her achievements.

[@OlegMelkonyan]

Великая,гениальная,единственная в мире ,концентрат человеческой гениальности - ЮДЖИ ВАНГ. Бриллиант человечества . Одно из чудес света.

[@josemoron777]

No tengo palabras. Es una superdotada impresionante

[@jmcmob608]

Thank you very much...

[@robintraina217]

she is so talented.

[@ПетьоЦанов-т9э]

Нежност и бравурност ,брилянтна техника. Благодаря

[@LuizFidelis-cz4ts]

Obrigado , Yuja , de coração .❤🌹🌹🌹

[@FernandoAlemparte]

Cada ejecución de Yuga Wang me conmueve profundamente la fantástica interpretación. Es una mujer extraordinaria.

[@nikollmerdhoci2018]

Wanderful orchestra.great concerto

[@alanhosman8185]

You know What I am interested in, imagine that Yuja and Liszt come together and Yuja plays his concerto. ❤❤❤🎉Many thanks Yuja orchestra and conductor. Many thanks to all of you. Liszt also would wish to get the head of orchestra with you dearest Yuja.

[@behzadsahami1620]

Yuja Wang truely amazing virtuoso. Chinese piano performers are capturing the world of classical music.❤

[@gracemendoza4039]

Love how her fingers caress the keys

[@ayse-umitonder]

incredibly amazing.... Such a surpassing artist ❤

[@walternicolich895]

SUPER FANTASTIC AS ALWAYS