MUSIC | Yuja Wang, the young pianist from Beijing

MUSIC | A Collaboration with Maestro Charles Dutoit, Who is Sweeping the Globe!

Yuja Wang, the 26-Year-Old Pianist

Yuja Wang, the 26-year-old pianist born in China, packs miniskirts and 13cm heels into her trunk, travels the world performing, and has earned the support of renowned conductors and orchestras. On June 27 (Thursday), she will be the soloist for the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's Japan tour at Suntory Hall.

Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)

“A Fusion of Brilliant Technique and Poetic Talent”

With her exotic features, Yuja Wang is immensely popular in Europe and has even appeared as a fashion model in Spain's leading newspaper, El País. As a pianist, she is highly acclaimed for her performances that blend unrestrained freedom, the bold imagination of youth backed by rigorous training, and the precision of a mature artist. She particularly draws attention for her flawless control and technique, which are showcased not only in works requiring superhuman skill but also in her profound musicality, fresh interpretations, elegance, and charismatic stage presence that captivates audiences.

Following her recital debut in San Francisco, the influential American newspaper, the San Francisco Chronicle, praised her, stating, "The emergence of this China-born pianist, Yuja Wang, heralds an evolution unlike any we have seen before. Hearing her play forces one to reconsider preconceived notions of what constitutes masterful piano performance." Her recital at the Kennedy Center was also reported by The Washington Post as leaving audiences "speechless."

This time, she appears as the soloist with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, founded in 1946 by the legendary British conductor and philanthropist Sir Thomas Beecham.

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is a prestigious ensemble that has shaped the music scene in London, a world-renowned musical city, by appointing accomplished conductors such as Kempe, Doráti, Previn, and Gatti as principal conductors and music directors.

Charles Dutoit, the "sound magician" who transformed the Montreal Symphony Orchestra from a local ensemble into a world-class orchestra, has served as Artistic Director since 2009. He actively promotes performers from younger generations, such as the rapidly rising Yuja Wang and Ye-Eun Choi. This concert promises a vibrant musical tapestry woven from the orchestra's rich colors and rhythms.

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Date & Time | Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 7:00 PM (Doors open 6:30 PM)
Venue | Bunkyo Civic Hall, Main Hall
Performers | Conductor: Charles Dutoit
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Program | Sibelius: Karelia Suite
Debussy: Three Nocturnes, "La Mer"
Bartók: Suite from "The Miraculous Mandarin"
Ravel: "Daphnis et Chloé" Suite No. 2
Ticket Prices | S ¥8,000, A ¥6,500, B ¥5,000, C ¥4,000
Inquiries | Civic Ticket Tel. 03-5803-1111
Ticket Inquiries | Kajimoto eplus 0570-06-9960

Yuja Wang | Yuja Wang
Born in Beijing in 1987. Began studying piano at age six and studied under Ling Yuan and Zhou Guangren at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing. From 1999 to 2001, she moved to Calgary as part of a Canada-China arts and cultural exchange program and studied under Hong Kwun Chen and Tem Blackstone at the Conservatory of Music at Mount Royal College.
In 2002, at the age of 15, she won the Concerto Competition at the Aspen Music Festival. She subsequently moved to the United States and studied under Gary Graffman at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia.

In 2006, she received the Gilmore Young Artist Award. In 2010, she was awarded the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant. She is a Steinway Artist.
http://www.yujawang.com/

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Date & Time | Thursday, June 27, 2013, 7:00 PM (Doors open 6:30 PM)
Venue | Suntory Hall
Performers | Conductor: Charles Dutoit
Piano: Yuja Wang
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Program | Mendelssohn: Overture "The Hebrides" Op. 26
Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11
Debussy: La Mer
Ravel: Ballet "Daphnis et Chloé" Suite No. 2
Ticket Prices | S ¥24,000, A ¥20,000, B ¥16,000, C ¥12,000, D ¥8,000, Pt ¥29,000
Ticket Inquiries | Kajimoto eplus 0570-06-9960

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