Yuja Wang plays Schubert/Liszt Erlkonig

Yuja Wang plays Schubert/Liszt Erlkonig

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• Yuja
• Wang
• piano
• Schubert
• Liszt
• Erlkonig
• transcription

[rubenblijdorp]

I respect that she can play this piece at such a high tempo, but I think it's much faster than intended. Never heard it played so fast.

Also, I think the balance between left and right hand could be better, but that could have something to do with the botchy recording.

[lavamaster530]

@SourCream232 Oh really? There's piano judges that have every right to criticize the pianist's playing and some can't even play the piece the pianist is playing. So even though they can't play a piece, they have the right to criticize her playing as long as they understand how classical works and if they know the song fully to the extent where they should know the dynamics, tempo, etc.

[Mrphilharmonic]

I want to know HOW you got the recording in the first place!! I went to hear her and even before she appeared I was just filming the inside of the building and was told to shut my camera off. Had it not been my first time hearing here and the fact we had travelled a long way, I would have told the person to get lost! I wasn't filming HER - (yet - ha!) Hey, c'mon. Everybody films concerts at some time. I'm just SO glad you filmed this one, and a HUGE thank you. Yuja is a HUGE-A talent!!

[Aarrmehearties]

@costep I didn't intentionally post twice, that was something to do with the computer I think. My comment was more about your idea that there is something as ridiculous as "pianistic superiority" and that somehow this was linked to greater speed. The appreciation of music is a subjective experience.

[costep]

@Aarrmehearties Posting twice does not enhance the meaning of your posting.And I wrote that it is too fast IMHO.

[Aarrmehearties]

@pguitar13 What sort of music Nazi are you? Everyone is entitled to their opinion however ill informed.

[Aarrmehearties]

@costep "pianistic superiority" Really? Greater speed does NOT equal greater virtuosity. Music is about the feelings you create in your audience. This piece is rushed and is diminished because of it.

[Aarrmehearties]

@costep "pianistic superiority" what a load of bollocks. This piece is rushed and is diminished because of it. Greater speed does NOT mean greater virtuosity. Music is about the feelings you create in your audience.

[geertdehoux]

@440HertzPiano

Of course, she is!

[abmsghost1]

@WJE37FCSM You make a very astute observation.I think the answer is twofold"1/ correct understanding and execution of the right movements.2/ Something western medicine still does not understand and therefore rejects:Qi= energy.Given the fact she is Chinese I would not be surprised she is a Qigong practioner.

[abmsghost1]

@geertdehoux It is the proper understanding and execution of the correct movement that is determing for ones level of technique.Miss Wang is constantly changing the position of her wrist from low to high.In this way different sets of muscles are alternately engaged in the playing of f.e. fast and repeated octaves.Hence she is capable of using the octave vibrato technique.This way fatigue or cramps can be avoided.Miss Wang has extraordinary nerve speed and great legs.:-)Groetjes

[440HertzPiano]

@geertdehoux It's a factor to consider, but an accomplished pianist like Yuja Wang should be (and is) able to cope with a wide range of dynamics regardless of arm/body weight.