Yuja Wang: Prokofiev - Piano Concerto No. 3 in C major, Op. 26 (Claudio Abbado, LUCERNE FESTIVAL)

[@shin-i-chikozima]

Prokofiev is a great Alchemist of the piano. She is a spectacular Alchemist of Prokofiev‘s music In this performance , all is far superior splendor Her capability is magnificent

[@waiha499]

It’s just insane... She is another level. What a amazing performance..

[@gavinobrien1418]

Beautiful. I first heard this Concerto in 1971. Yuja's talent is breath taking

[@rblcoles]

She was only 22/23 here...insane! Love her.

[@fa-la-mi-mi-re]

Unbelievable!

[@gabrielepetouchoff1998]

Prokofiev was a genius.

[@gabrielepetouchoff1998]

Maybe because this piano concerto was written by Prokofiev? 😂

[@Alejandro-Te]

😂

[@wilfried55]

Yuja Wang is a genius

[@jinha_kim]

Gabriele Petouchoff sumin too

[@davidmackie8552]

And and too proud

[@bennettmarkel7724]

Yuja Wang is in a class of her own. Claudio Abbado in a class of his own. We'll miss him. And Prokofiev in a class of his own. The three of them together. Wow! The orchestra was terrific.

[@djmotise]

Bennett Markel Are you seriously comparing a hand waver to a great composer and a virtuosa pianist? Please.

[@timothybolshaw]

+darren motise I agree with +Beenet Markel about Abbado. You tend to lose sight of his contribution because of his lack of ego. He inspired musicians rather than dictating to them. This was especially true of the young Yuja Wang. He recognized her mature musical intelligence (even at such a young age) and encouraged Yuja to express herself freely, something I doubt she would have had the nerve to do with most distinguished conductors. Claudio's genius here is his ability to listen to what Yuja is trying to achieve and transmit to the orchestra what they should be doing to follow Yuja's lead. It is difficult to think of another conductor able to do this as skillfully, and the result is an outstanding performance by all concerned. Abbado was probably Yuja's favorite conductor, and she was devastated to learn of his passing. On the audience reaction, I do not think they were unappreciative. The Swiss are not as demonstrative as, say, the Americans. By all accounts, the reviews of the performance were uniformly extremely positive.

[@soyoltoi]

darren motise He's not comparing them to one another but rather to their contemporaries.

[@davidmackie8552]

Perfection.!

[@pan3511]

@@djmotise I too once thought being a conductor wasn't difficult. Maybe you can watch Benjamin Zander's conducting masterclasses and you'll understand the difference a greact conductor makes👍🏻

[@heterosectional]

The delicate hands and fingers of a GENIUS at the keyboard!

[@mikep6843]

I don’t think the audience fully appreciated what they have just witnessed. Yuja, that was beyond outstanding!

[@zosimolee2873]

What prodigious effort by Yuja Wang, Claudio Abbado and the Lucerne Orchestra. The focus and concentration in producing such a difficult composition.

[@walternicolich1171]

Don't know what words to choose.......she brings all the senses together, very powerful!

[@tomestubbs]

It is so wonderful to see such a talent so realized at a young age. Her interpretation of Prokofiev is as good as it gets.

[@theinvisiblemusicman]

This is a gem. The orchestra are in top form and obviously enjoying themselves immensely. Yuja is playing superbly, and she too is obviously having a ball. She is a delight to watch. This has made my day.

[@samwang5831]

The clarity and expression she puts in each bar of music is just amazing.

[@empireentertainmentevents1353]

Prokofiev has such a vast/abstract imagination when it comes to composing music. The unexpected chord changes with unexpected tempo changes are really something. Thank you mr Prokofiev for composing such high quality music for the world to enjoy.

[@MsrAlaindeFerrier]

What I always love about Yuja's playing is that she always performs right on the edge Always exceptional always wild animal tamed to fine vertuosity

[@MsrAlaindeFerrier]

@Momentof Music absolutely agree with you there

[@Ikapoika]

This is 22 years old Yuja Wang´s superb interpretation of Prokofiev´s 3rd Piano Concerto. Yuja had first met Maestro Abbado in Juni 2008 in Paris. In an interview with China's television in September 2012, Yuja tells of the meeting that led to the performance to be seen now in the video: "In Juni 2008 I was in Paris to replace pianist Murray Perahia. After the concert, my acquaintance took me to Claudio Abbado´s birthday. He introduced me to Abbado and asked if Abbado wanted to listen to a fresh CD from a talented young pianist. Abbado said, ´We may listen to it now for five minutes.´ He, however, listened to the whole track , which was Liszt's B minor Sonata, until the end (32 minutes). After that, Abbado said, ´I want to invite her to play at the opening ceremony of my Lucerne Music Festival.´ Yuja then played Prokofiev´s 3rd Piano Concerto with Abbado at the Lucerne Music Festival in August 2009 and performed many times with Abbado until his death in January 2014.

[@pantoleonantonio9653]

More comments should be like your's. Informative

[@NikoHL]

Lovely anecdote.. Thanks for posting.. #RIPMaestroAbado

[@luth3713]

Thank you.Your comments are much appreciated.

[@DreamingCatStudio]

Orchestra, conductor, soloist all in perfect rapport--transcendent!

[@garylbb]

Wow...what an unappreciative, unresponsive audience for such a truly magnificent performance. Her performance of this piece is stunning...and the audience was a dud.....

[@ВиталийАрзамасцев-ч9ф]

+Popo Deeply and ultimately agree!

[@solbriller1]

+Popo B Yes indeed. Almost embarrassing unapreciative audience. Never mind. They did not know how lucky they were being there - and perhaps present of other reasons than music. The festival is a tradition. Good taste :)

[@porflepopnecker4376]

Too bad their seats weren't rigged to electrocute them at the end of the performance.

[@solbriller1]

I think no problem. Yuja have many fans. They can not applause too much, with the wife beside. Or the wife not b too interested

[@lsbrother]

+Popo B It seemed quite good to me - they had her coming back twice and were applauding; I think perhaps the sound level wasn't high compared to the music but that was quite possibly due to the microphone positions.

[@juhis_oksanen]

The end is a complete explosion, probably the most maniac finale ever written! WOW!!!!!

[@SludgeMcPoople]

That Swiss audience is so reserved. I would have been jumping out of my seat, shouting bravo!

[@carlranns6658]

Brava?

[@cosmicjazzer1]

I've known this piece intimately for some 40 years... And this performance made me go WOW!!!!

[@isaacsamuel9520]

Abbado and Lucerne Festival Orchestra gave the best accompaniment I've ever heard... Bravo!

[@ComposerInUK]

We can all have our favourite performances of this piece. For me, Yuja's talent is huge and as she matures she will bring so much more to pieces like this. But let's not criticise what she chooses to wear, shall we? She's a remarkable talent, as this performance shows (with the great and much lamented CA at the helm), and we should be celebrating this. Those who don't like skimpy dresses should look away and listen to how much she brings to the music. Brava, Yuja!

[@petermatthew516]

+ComposerInUK Strongly agree with you

[@ComposerInUK]

***** You're right, Coockie. She is allowed to be talented and attractive at the same time! Although I've never mentioned that - it's only those who close their ears and leer with their eyes who seem to have an objection. Thank you for your comment and for your support. All good wishes...

[@marthajane6617]

+ComposerInUK Here the dress chosen is appropriate, however sometimes the message she gives her audience with her attire is " I'll be taking customers in the red light district after the concert", and that takes away from her performance and credibility imho

[@ComposerInUK]

martha jane I'm sorry you feel that way, Martha. I think a woman has a right to dress in a way she feels most comfortable. But there is a component of 'sex sells' in some of her appearances, I can certainly see that. But of her glorious musicianship, there is no doubt. All good wishes...

[@marthajane6617]

composer InUK, Have a wonderful Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

[@gmzimmermann]

Fabulous !!! One of the best live performance ever.... This sleeping audience do not deserve what happened this night. Abbado and Wang deserve a triumph not tepid applause....

[@miguelangelponce8553]

Magnificent Yuha Wang, the Director and Orchestra

[@luth3713]

C'mon, this is in Switzerland And did you see ONE young person in the entire audience?

[@tamasmoldovan1992]

One of the best recordings i have heard in my lifetime. Yuja wang is the greatest pianist today in my opinion

[@jamesli5764]

Tamas Moldovan I think so and feel sorry for our men.

[@MBarsuk]

Снова на этом финале выступают слёзы на глазах. Спасибо, Господь, что есть в мире Прокофьев) Браво.

[@fitness6681]

Unbelievable. What a piece, what a player. I’ve booked to see her in London May, 2021

[@田中すず-p8e]

アバド・ルッェン祝祭管弦の伴奏は素晴らしい！ユジャ・ワンの個性が活きる。ユジャ・ワンのピアノは思いっきり弾いている感じの 時は伝わってくるものがある、アバトは個性派と組むのが本当に上手い、単に合わしているのではなく、音楽が生きる。

[@carlomeghini1320]

Prokofiev is so generous with us! So much music, so much beauty! And so well executed

[@davidmackie8552]

By so creative!

[@Myaccountishacked]

Truly beauty ! I love Yuja Wang !

[@matteogenerani5097]

1:07 - I. Andante - Allegro 9:58 - II. Tema con variazioni 19:07 - III. Allegro ma non troppo

[@まきこんこ]

Matteo Generani thanks

[@JoseMedina-sv8uy]

Muchas Gracias.

[@sevelatula]

Brilliant performance. Technique is formidable.

[@andyhodgson7692]

Amazing performance. I bet she's more talented than all of the 150 people who gave thumbs down.

[@aybee63]

6:43 - 9:50 has always been one of my fav pieces of music ever!

[@yuanfanbranson3362]

just magnificent ! unbelievable performance. She has magic!

[@WitoldBanasik]

I just love the pianist, her subtleness and the profound understanding of the music she plays.

[@danielrios3945]

Untouchable, unbreakable and so much heart and so much spirit. Yuga Wang is some one to listen to.

[@shashalin8477]

It's Yuja ;)

[@danielrios3945]

Shasha Lin. Talent and heart, make it an undeniably great.

[@gramo63]

+Daniel Rios Some people check out Yuja Wang videos to get a good look at her shapely legs. If these legs are not displayed, the video gets a "thumbs down."

[@danielrios3945]

Ramon O. Yuja Wang, is physically very attractive. There are millions of beautiful people on this planet. Question: How many can play any instrument with such passion? How many can effectively through their talent move your soul. She is more than just a set of legs. She is special.

[@gramo63]

Daniel Rios -- Of course, you are correct. BUT people will differ and argue a lot with each other, when judging and comparing a pianist's performance (interpretation, expression, depth, spirit and errors). OTOH, where legs are concerned, EVERYONE will agree that Ms Wang has a great set of legs. The bottomline is that I will admit that I am not an expert (or professional) critic of a pianist's performance, but I am an expert in judging her legs.

[@brendonmcmorrow3886]

I love this concerto and I love it when Yuja plays it. A fascinating artist who is going to give us enormous pleasure over the coming years.

[@boliverallmon]

I felt that this was one of the rare times when the performer and the orchestra were really synced musically. Loved it.

[@davidmackie8552]

Me, too

[@robertocollo2890]

Boliver Allmon not rare at all with Abbado.

[@timothybolshaw]

@@robertocollo2890 Exactly. Claudio knew the capabilities of musicians, and how to get the best out of them. He totally respected Yuja's insights into the music. He knew the way to the best performance was to push the young and insecure Yuja into taking the lead, and interpreting the piece as she felt it. He relegated his role to understanding what Yuja was trying to achieve, and transmitting that to the orchestra. The orchestra responded. Claudio was definitive proof that telepathy to a degree exists. It was the combination of Yuja's insights and superb piano skills, Claudio's genius as a conductor, and Claudio's ability to subjugate his ego in the pursuit of the best possible performance that led to this result.

[@ocsound1]

Incredible Performance by an amazing talent. The dress is tasteful and appropriate for the performance. Yuja is gorgeous and people might want to remind themselves that their eyes may be seeing her beauty and calling it a skimpy dress. I think she was stellar in all respects the sheer tempo and accuracy of the first movement. She's fabulous, Well done!

[@MARTIN201199]

the most accomplished performance of this concerto. The orchestra, the pianist and the conductor are insanely enjoying making music. Look at the violinist behind Yuja during the last seconds on the third movement, he is totally having fun. They make enjoy it more than never before. I wish it was available in 1080p.

[@MrTrombone33]

Very moving to see a very young Yuja Wang performing Prokofiev with the great Claudio Abbado. She has the perfect touch playing Prokofiev and I enjoyed seeing her perform his third piano concerto in 2018 in London at the BBC Proms!!

[@pietalpha2]

A remarkable performance under the expert guidance of Abbado. The look of pleased triumph on her face when she took her first bow reveals how passionate she felt about this work. Also how momentarily exhausted she was! She will go on to other performances of this work during her life, but I bet she will remember this one for ever.

[@matthewcoldicutt5951]

I am sure you are correct, Pieta; All three elements were totally on top of their game, and fed off one another, completely galvanised as a whole

[@JeromeMainguet]

Yuja Wang, si belle femme, si brillante et subtile et intelligente interprète au piano, avec notre grand Chef d’orchestre (hélas parti): quel bonheur de voir et écouter cette interprétation ! Il y a 15 ans.

[@jameszhao6110]

Wonderful! It's lucky this Live performance has been recorded. What a wonderful Orchestra, What a Conductor, What a Yujia , speechless performance! Wow !!!

[@elgar104]

This combination of Abbado and Lucerne and Female pianists.... is a winning one. Fantastic performance. From all concerned. The audience accepting.

[@stanadams8703]

Bravo! I love her performance of the Prokofiev 2nd Piano Concerto also (especially the one with Gustavo Dudamel). She is awesome!

[@nonickname5012]

A very fine performance from Mr Abbado and his ensemble.

[@gislejo]

out of this world playing of a beautiful, strong piece & Claudio Abbado: I am speechless. I thought he was at his best in Mahler...

[@mattb-iq3iv]

Yuja Wang has mastered EVERY kind of music.

[@howunoriginal2]

Completely transported to another world! So whimsical, energetic, powerful!! So dynamic, playful yet poetic and sensitive, Yuja Wang is a firecracker! Keep coming back to this one.

[@johnsmith-mo1yc]

In this performance - "knackered"!

[@christopherbowen2547]

Abbado has the sensitivity and dynamic range to provide ravishing passages in support of an obviously inspired Yuja Wang whose playing is equal in range and sensitivity. DGG recordings are always over-engineered which was a disservice to Abbado. This DVD which I have purchased reveals the marvel of Prokofief. One of the greatest musical achievements available to us: a great pianist, a great composer and a great conductor with a fully engaged orchestra. Be very grateful!!!

[@keepsaek]

My kind of rock concert.

[@1027372]

En este concierto, la mágica Yuja nos deleita una vez más con su característica energía, sentimiento y savoir faire. Acompañada por esa excelente orquesta bajo la dirección de uno de los mejores directores de los últimos tiempos, el ya desaparecido Abbado nos introduce en el espíritu de Prokofieff. Bravo, Yuja; bravo, orquesta del Festival; bravo, Claudio!...magnífica interpretación.

[@intervalkid]

Amazing performance! I think the best of this piece I have heard.

[@MalwinaJasinska]

I love this performance. Concertmaster's face expresses my own emotions each time I hear it.

[@vetlerradio]

Wow, the first movement is beautiful as hell!

[@IvanGreindl]

Superbe performance ! La grâce et la féminité alliées au talent, quel régal...

[@Desireyso58]

BRAVO YUJA!!! Hermosa Dama y Gran Pianista. Te Amo!

[@paullewis2413]

Prokofiev was such an incredible composer. When I was younger (teens) I had difficulty in understanding him yet at the same time his music held a fascination which now has developed into a great love for many of his compositions. I much prefer this concerto to some of the more standard over performed works.

[@suegha]

This is, quite simply, a total joy to behold! Wonderful!

[@matteogazzolo1]

What a shining rendition of this concert, what a gem.

[@richarddeschenes739]

Absolutely Outstanding! BRAVO!

[@ihatetheparty6340]

Who ever said that orientals aren't superior? This gal makes the others look like amateurs. She's the world's best--so lean back and enjoy the heavenly music. I worship her toenail clippings--BRAVO!!!!

[@oboist3]

You could not ask for a finer interpretation - what joy in the playing, and such precision.

[@berdmanmonkey]

20歲出頭的王羽佳表現令人眼睛一亮，彈奏的技巧令人讚嘆，充滿自信。阿巴多的伴奏也恰如其分，非常棒的組合。

[@secretmission7607]

A magical, utterly amazing, jaw droppingly good composition! It's played superbly here, too.

[@leonwang3072]

Pity. More years should be given to this incredible pair--Yuja and Abbado.

[@Bruce88keys]

SHEER DELIGHT IN TEMPOS FULL OF GRACE, POWER & NOBILITY

[@charlie_charldon]

I initially hated this piece, but I couldn't stop myself from listening to it repeatedly... I knew there was something there. I'm now in love with it. This performance is spectacular. ❤️

[@VICTOBERN]

It is often easy to forget the author of this work when it is performed so beautifully. Nevertheless, it is a genuine privilege to see this level of ability combined with that tender awareness rendered by exquisite hands and their exquisite owner.

[@ivb040526]

Yuja Wang under Abbado and Lucerne Orchestra was wondefull. The pite is that Abbado going! All Classic music listener, like me, are filling his absense!

[@carloseduardodeabreuelima9254]

Este concerto para piano de Prokofiev é o meu favorito. É moderno sem ser desarvorado. E Yuja Wang não nega fogo! Bravo! Bravíssimo!

[@theingabo212]

R.I.P Maestro Abbado. You will be deeply missed. Yuja nailed this Epic concerto btw☆

[@nutrifit5]

This was pure perfection!!

[@YThome7]

It is stunnning how quickly Chinese created their own national performance school! How well this young extremely talanted Chinese lady grasp the essence of Prokofiev! And how beautiful and elegant she is! What a class!

[@johnrapp8873]

Another beautiful performance by Yuja, and the conductor and orchestra were awesome. Thank you! ... John Rapp

[@19richard52]

I studied this piece in a music class in Vienna in 1974, and then watched the live performance a week later. Ms. Wang was phenomenal, the music is fabulous. Bravo. Shame on the audience! They obviously don't appreciate greatness.

[@siuhhonkeung]

I remember watching on KZbin Ms Kyung Wha Chung playing the Tchaikovsky violin concerto in Dublin in 1972 when she was 23-24. That was probably her most magnificent performance of this concert if not the most magnificent among of all violinists. Yet the audience only gave her a lukewarm applause. On this performance, Ms Wang was only 22-23, just about in the same age as Ms Chung at the time.

[@eugenefubini7898]

There is nothing YuJa does that doesn't thrill me. As for others, the Japanese have a saying, "Ten people, ten colors". Someone else's opinion can't deplete any of the joy i have watching YuJa play, or talk.

[@SWToDi-qc8hb]

IT WAS DUE TO RACISM!

[@secretmission7607]

Yuja is AMAZING here!

[@nicklewisatx]

What a tame audience reaction for such an incredible performance! They are like (imagine snooty rich voice) "well, I suppose we should keep clapping... oh there she comes out again... splendid."

[@stitchyduck]

Agreed. Where's the one insolent man who yells "Bravo!" unintelligibly right afterward?

[@carlosmp2043]

@@stitchyduck how is that insolent?

[@ramonperezlaspenas9668]

Agree with you. For me the best performance of this beauty piano Concerto. Yuja is from another planet, incredible pianist.

[@mickdunn8423]

I think that they are simply dumbfounded Nick!

[@klauswhitedreamer]

YUYA WANG , YOU ARE THE BEST ! ...

[@SergieRachmaninoff]

This is the first time I've been blown away by the camera work and editing of a concert. Great work on top on fantastic music.

[@walternicolich1171]

I keep watching this video, and truly the height of genius

[@johndow5599]

That's the best piece he'd written. I can listen to it all day long.

[@noodlemaniskorean]

me impactó e impresionó esta musica especialmente Yuja Wang quien es la mejor interprete de la musica Prokofiev. Su orden de la manera de tocar piano y su mental sobre la musica es muy caracteristico, tecnico y riquisimo. Deliciosa y profesionalista que está batiendo mi corazon.

[@jmdeheredia]

FABULEUSE INTERPRETATION !!! quelle bravoure !!!

[@sol107]

6:48 for the part in twoset's video! Yuja played it so well

[@didupractice40hours84]

Twosetters everywhere I’m proud😪❤️

[@Ale-qf1pm]

Which video?

[@aakarshitsingh1535]

Twoset 🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@RodIsmay]

THANKYOU!!! YUJA WANG IS WONDERFUL PIANIST!!! MY FAVORITE PIANIST!!! AGAIN THANK YOU!!!

[@johnrapp8873]

This is the best performance of this concerto of this century..Thank you..John Rapp

[@NoferTrunions]

Prokofiev is a sort of anomaly - his music is like fingers and music running Sorcerer's Apprentice amok. His patterns are specific and ironically while the music is tonally modern, it is not complex and actually fairly easy to memorize - that being a marvel in itself. Yuja does a splendid job with this - I've heard this 100's of times and this time, I just can't turn it off. I think Yuja is absolutely stunning. She is as beautiful as her music - and I want to see more of both!

[@03outdoorschannel64]

Yuja Wang in the houuuuuse!!

[@03outdoorschannel64]

such question. wow.

[@SuperTzukasa]

Concertmaster is so amazing!

[@Maheli1958]

Me ha dejado impresionado la ejecución de este Piano Concerto.

[@claudioteixeira4140]

Obrigado

[@wagnerpolveiro7176]

Wonderful piece, stunning performance, and the Lucerne Festival Orchestra absolutely great. Bravi !

[@MASA-qx8ud]

For me, it is one of the best 5 performances of "Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 3". Recordings and videos are good.

[@daniels7052]

Argerichs recordings are definitely the best

[@johnrapp8873]

What a most beautiful performance!...John Rapp

[@felixmendelssohn991]

Though I don't like her interpretation of Mendelssohn's piano concerto No.1, Yuja Wang's performance of Prokofiev's pc 3 is truly great and it's one of my favorite performances.

[@jacquieharris389]

I have always liked Prokofiev, and his Piano Concerto No. 3 is my favorite. I have heard this concerto played live at least three times and, when played well, the audience is on its feet at the fiery conclusion. Who ARE these people who barely stir when the passionate, brilliant Yuja, clearly exhausted, concludes her performance? I've never seen such dispassionate, disinterested people. Why did they even bother leaving their homes?

[@felixmendelssohn991]

Jac Harris: yeah, maybe they're too lazy to clap...

[@mazactal6063]

Jac Harris My dear.....this is Switzerland....this is probably the most excited they have got in years.....I think to get Prokofiev right you must be Russian Ukranian or from around this area......the interpretation lacks depth (in my humble opinion).....but not so much to get this reaction from the crowd

[@McTwoddie]

Mazac Tal ok , can you be precise ? Put that in technical musical language. What might "depth" be? As a professional musician, i'm unfamiliar with the term.

[@Grandiose_Claim]

Felix Mendelssohn I agree! BTW, big fan of your music Felix - but maybe put some beatbox in your next tune? It would be killer.

[@dennyliu7494]

Beautifully played. Powerful performance.

[@chankwaichoi1]

26:15 - the climax.

[@craigbrush5784]

Hello from Australia. One of my most favorite pieces of of music ever. And wonderfully played. Thank you.