Wow. Almost unbelievable. Already, the technical brilliance and over-arching musical approach coupled with delicacy and strength. Absolutely stunning. ❤
If i remember it right, this is from some video tapes series published by the central conservatory in Beijing for technical demonstration to other young piano learners who try to learn those pieces - so accuracy and clarity are the most important attributes in this performance for the purpose.
Guess she did her utmost to perform the way her teacher told her to. Small hands solutions included. Really awesome job playing this at age 12. Bravo Yuja!
By the age of twelve, she had reached this level technically, but this performance sounds like textbook. Now Yuja has much more colorful expressions in performance and mature.
Yuja Wang is a phenomenal pianist, now in her early thirties. But we can see even, at the age of twelve, her great ability and hints of her brilliance.
Astounding talent very evident. Not only in pianism, but musical intelligence and phenomenal memory. My favourite thing, though, is that she wore clothes.
Not my favorite performance of this piece but Yuja is amazing and the fact a 12 year old can play this is amazing. This piece for it to be effective must be much faster and played with more reckless abandon in the heavy forte sections. I’ve experienced this piece played in ways that are really exciting.
It’s need a good interpretation from a 12 year old. However, you go to any music school in Russia or any CIS states and you will find at least a few pianists who play at this level, if not better. Unfortunately, very few make it internationally. Nowadays, marketing is much more important than talent or the quality of the musician.
Yuja did a very respectful job at age 12, very cleanly played. But, here is how the piece should be heard…ruclips.net/video/wt5hqkSz_Fo/видео.htmlsi=XJXp9JPPiVjL_0OC
Your comment and link is much more convincing than other negative comments; The playing in the link is a whole other level! Though it felt like being sped up, but the shaping and phrasing raised this composition up dramatically with so much more imagination ! Sweet
@@hjc5523 you could sense the “rage” in Hoffman’s playing, and the rapid tempo was part of that. Of course Hoffman was one of the great pianists of the 20th Century, right up there with Rubenstein, Rachmaninoff, Horowitz, and others of that ilk. And, by no means was I being negative about Yuja’s playing…it was top notch for a 12 year old. Many piano students in their teens and early twenties have failed to do as well.
Yes, well, at age 12 Yuja probably didn’t have quite as much experience as Mr Hofmann at age 62. But she was fresh, clear, unjaded, with a great memory.
NO, the Hoffmann- version is much too fast, it's Allegro molto, not Presto - this kid has a perfect tempo - everything is clear (and not overhasted). Hoffmanns tempo was not playable on piano from 1795!
Technically brilliant, but in common with most Chinese pianists, technical skill is always uppermost, (c)Lang (c)Lang is the supreme example of this. Speed and technical virtuosity always come well before musical sensitivity. A brilliantly boring performance.
For those out there saying this is impressive, it’s not. I was playing this piece at 8 with perfect musicality. Probably comparable to Horowitz, but you can judge that. I’m 12 now and playing Rach 3rd concerto.
@@cziffrathegreat666 Its not arrogant, its just the fact if its true. Of course it could be a bit arrogant, but there is not so good musicality in this vid
@@MalexX_music I don't know if you're just trolling, but you don't seem to understand this Beethoven piece very well. The reason why Yuja Wang isn't playing this piece with an obvious sense of musicality is because there isn't much in the piece to begin with (it's not Beethoven's best). But there are many subtle nuances in her playing that is impressive for a 12 year old. And by the way, I'm a classical pianist and piano professor and am currently teaching this piece to an 11 year old prodigy, so I know the difficulties of this piece very well.
To all commentators and music-lovers: It's not my desire (and its shouldnt be of the other) to put others down and instead to brag about how great I'm playing. I am just saying, like a musician, what could be done better. Please don't misunderstand me!
@@MalexX_music She was 12 when she did this. She has a career more successful than ANY OF US. She is far past any criticism you, me, or anyone else here can offer.
@@MrRicksStudio It doesn't matter what is NOW, im talking from the performance in this video. And you don't know what Im maybe going to be or who I am. So.
@@johnfox8912 Stupid comment. This is one of his best, -alongside Hammerklavier op. 106, op. 109, 110 and 111. And it stands out alongside the great Eroica symphony and the fourth symphony. It’s a gem amongst the greatest piano works ever written,- in the history of music.
I like the way she dressed here. I don't watch her anymore because I can't stand the way she dresses! There's plenty of other people I can watch and listen to who don't offend my sense of decency. Decency is more important than talent. There's plenty of talented people, but fewer and fewer decent people anymore.
In what world are you living? She is already a very acknowledged prodigious artist! Look it up and learn more about who she is today from that age when she performed it, probably 18 years since. Not that she is a reference for me, an ognorant myself anyway, but I see she is widely applauded and recognized as such, in the world. She has a lot to give and more to show of her prodigiousness.
Wow. Almost unbelievable. Already, the technical brilliance and over-arching musical approach coupled with delicacy and strength. Absolutely stunning. ❤
If i remember it right, this is from some video tapes series published by the central conservatory in Beijing for technical demonstration to other young piano learners who try to learn those pieces - so accuracy and clarity are the most important attributes in this performance for the purpose.
Y'all who are hating on her probably don't play shit
Yes, probably. Its ok to say critics, but hating is a no go.
@@MalexX_music fym critics, she's 12 and that's fucking yuja wang
She didn't liked these competitions, but nearly a teenager, she was able to replace great pianists like Argerich, Lupu, Perahia,... at short notice.
Guess she did her utmost to perform the way her teacher told her to. Small hands solutions included. Really awesome job playing this at age 12. Bravo Yuja!
She doesn’t have small hands at 12. Look at the length of her 4th abs 5th fingers.
By the age of twelve, she had reached this level technically, but this performance sounds like textbook. Now Yuja has much more colorful expressions in performance and mature.
Absolutely incredible
Yuja Wang is a phenomenal pianist, now in her early thirties.
But we can see even, at the age of twelve, her great ability and hints of her brilliance.
HarryBarrow. Hints? Hints? Not hints, my friend, but an outright declaration and manifestation!
She is good. Not pheomenal
late 30s not early 30s
Astounding talent very evident. Not only in pianism, but musical intelligence and phenomenal memory. My favourite thing, though, is that she wore clothes.
You didn't expect a 12 year old to be dressed like a Ho do you? 😂
I see your point though
すでに作品の深みに入れてる。すごいな
This is amazing you are fabulous 😊
For a child, the most important thing is not her abilities but potentialities.
what a talented kid. She will be a great pianist one day.
Yeah man. That was saying the people back then. Now, its like they said. :-)
quien nos diria que yuja wang seria hon en dia una de las grandes. gracias yuja.
Great job
Perfect
Юлия большая умница!
Not my favorite performance of this piece but Yuja is amazing and the fact a 12 year old can play this is amazing. This piece for it to be effective must be much faster and played with more reckless abandon in the heavy forte sections. I’ve experienced this piece played in ways that are really exciting.
女中豪杰 华人钢琴界之光 ❤️❤️❤️实力不在朗朗之下
她絕對是天才中的天才！
It’s need a good interpretation from a 12 year old. However, you go to any music school in Russia or any CIS states and you will find at least a few pianists who play at this level, if not better. Unfortunately, very few make it internationally. Nowadays, marketing is much more important than talent or the quality of the musician.
Amazing performance,without sheet music in front of her too.
omg
I think it could be more musical. But she play that Capriccio clearly and she master the technical difficulties.
Yuja did a very respectful job at age 12, very cleanly played. But, here is how the piece should be heard…ruclips.net/video/wt5hqkSz_Fo/видео.htmlsi=XJXp9JPPiVjL_0OC
Your comment and link is much more convincing than other negative comments; The playing in the link is a whole other level! Though it felt like being sped up, but the shaping and phrasing raised this composition up dramatically with so much more imagination ! Sweet
@@hjc5523 you could sense the “rage” in Hoffman’s playing, and the rapid tempo was part of that. Of course Hoffman was one of the great pianists of the 20th Century, right up there with Rubenstein, Rachmaninoff, Horowitz, and others of that ilk. And, by no means was I being negative about Yuja’s playing…it was top notch for a 12 year old. Many piano students in their teens and early twenties have failed to do as well.
Yes, well, at age 12 Yuja probably didn’t have quite as much experience as Mr Hofmann at age 62. But she was fresh, clear, unjaded, with a great memory.
NO, the Hoffmann- version is much too fast, it's Allegro molto, not Presto - this kid has a perfect tempo - everything is clear (and not overhasted). Hoffmanns tempo was not playable on piano from 1795!
Her tempo is a bit unsteady, but apparently it hasn't become an issue after she's grown.
Technically brilliant, but in common with most Chinese pianists, technical skill is always uppermost, (c)Lang (c)Lang is the supreme example of this. Speed and technical virtuosity always come well before musical sensitivity. A brilliantly boring performance.
Give me a break, she's 12 at that time and now she has become a brilliant pianist.
For those out there saying this is impressive, it’s not. I was playing this piece at 8 with perfect musicality. Probably comparable to Horowitz, but you can judge that. I’m 12 now and playing Rach 3rd concerto.
haha
lmao
@@timothyhoft if its right, its good!
@@cziffrathegreat666 Its not arrogant, its just the fact if its true. Of course it could be a bit arrogant, but there is not so good musicality in this vid
@@MalexX_music I don't know if you're just trolling, but you don't seem to understand this Beethoven piece very well. The reason why Yuja Wang isn't playing this piece with an obvious sense of musicality is because there isn't much in the piece to begin with (it's not Beethoven's best). But there are many subtle nuances in her playing that is impressive for a 12 year old.
And by the way, I'm a classical pianist and piano professor and am currently teaching this piece to an 11 year old prodigy, so I know the difficulties of this piece very well.
To all commentators and music-lovers: It's not my desire (and its shouldnt be of the other) to put others down and instead to brag about how great I'm playing. I am just saying, like a musician, what could be done better. Please don't misunderstand me!
1. No one asked you. 2. You're 13. Get off the internet.
@@MalexX_music She was 12 when she did this. She has a career more successful than ANY OF US. She is far past any criticism you, me, or anyone else here can offer.
@@MrRicksStudio It doesn't matter what is NOW, im talking from the performance in this video. And you don't know what Im maybe going to be or who I am. So.
This piece is so stupid
haha, it is a farce! lol
@@johnfox8912
Stupid comment. This is one of his best, -alongside Hammerklavier op. 106, op. 109, 110 and 111.
And it stands out alongside the great Eroica symphony and the fourth symphony.
It’s a gem amongst the greatest piano works ever written,- in the history of music.
What are you talking about, this piece is so cute..😂😂😂
Nah it's fun
This piece is too long. Poor kid.
I like the way she dressed here. I don't watch her anymore because I can't stand the way she dresses! There's plenty of other people I can watch and listen to who don't offend my sense of decency. Decency is more important than talent. There's plenty of talented people, but fewer and fewer decent people anymore.
A lovely robot.
This kid has no future in music and should consider pursuing a career in business management.
In what world are you living? She is already a very acknowledged prodigious artist! Look it up and learn more about who she is today from that age when she performed it, probably 18 years since. Not that she is a reference for me, an ognorant myself anyway, but I see she is widely applauded and recognized as such, in the world. She has a lot to give and more to show of her prodigiousness.
@@painetcirque5695 I think sarcasm might have been intended.
Some folk love. to appear knowledgeable, some idiotic and some write utter drivel. Yuu are very much the latter.
in 2024, now, at age 36, she is a world class pianist. She has spare in her brain to strategically manage her life very well.
For 12 it’s good. However, there is zero musicality in this.
Yes. its the same dynamic the whole time.
I disagree completely. Its a stereotype that younger kids have no musicality. this performance is actually quite musical in some moments.
@@MalexX_musicyour just jealous
It’s not the most musical piece to begin with… certainly not Beethoven’s best work.
@@mitchnew3037 no. Im 13 and play the whole Mendelssohn Piano Concerto. I know what Im talking about.