World-renowned Chinese concert pianist who has performed with groups like Tonhalle Orchestra and New York Philharmonic. How often do reviews also include many comments about her dresses? . Based on your logic, US citizens should be detained anywhere first of all. Look it up. My main concern in that moment was to give the best performance I possibly could, and not to allow the audience to be distracted by my swollen eyes or visibly shaken demeanor. Have a nice day! The Canadian Borders is bad enough for anyone who looks Asian, and especially with covid-19 going on. However, most of her wealth is attributed to the musical performances and concerts she regularly tours on. I was left extremely shaken by this experience. No wonder she has never won a Grammy. She perfectly well knows that it is tough being an artist, and even tougher being a traveling artist, and considerably tougher being an international touring artist. Yuja Wang was born on the 10th of February, 1987. Puzzled and perhaps intrigued by the sunglasses, to be sure, but angry?? Heifetz was attacked with an iron rod by an audience member who managed to reach him and hit his hand (which he used to protect his violin). The petty destructive gossip put forth by Norman Lebrecht is attention seeking and thats it. In going out on to the stage after an abusive interaction with border officials, she showed that she is a class act, a consummate professional, and a deeply dedicated, audience-first performer. Really, who is the one who should put things into perspective here? You can be sure all her papers were in perfect order. Chinese pianist Yuja Wang has issued an emotional response, after being criticised for wearing sunglasses during a recital in Canada. The soloist splashes through explosive passagework, with rapid-fire. Give her a break! She played brawny repertory, such as Brahms' First Piano Concerto, thought. You can't even go to a video of Yuja Wang on youtube without negative comments about what she wears. Awwww, I feel so bad for you. She was born in Beijing, began studying piano there at age six, and went on to study at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing and the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. And her astonishing concert at Orchestra Hall Sunday afternoon could easily serve as the ultimate proof. After logging in you can close it and return to this page. . You went to a concert, YOU DESERVE TO BE ENTERTAINED. Thank you to everyone who has sent or shared words of support during this difficult time. 2- The fact that Arabs have it bad doesnt mean that everyone else is perfectly fine and unjustified in denouncing unfair treatment. Perhaps a vigilant manager removed it. Ditto if it was regarding the virus and she was rudely treated. She was obviously angry. Feeble sensationalism was what I intended. Oooh, sooo sad for you. V. Lind, Montral Mirabel? Usually if these two documents are handy, , there should be no problem at all !! Following on from Marin Aslops hostile blast, two, The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra has chosen renowned conductor, After a dazzling concert with Anne-Sophie Mutter, Bavarian, Gruesome story in the Daily Mail that convenient. I saw two people, both Asian, wearing face masks. How about this: Artist so-and-so gave a lously performance last night. You just bitched, the low road, the easy road. You are not only judgmental but also harsh. You are Amazing and dont stop doing what you are doing! . Who said what to whom in that room will never be known, but someone who has been an international artist for so long, with her papers in order, would likely have been shaken to be subject to interrogation. I note Ms. Miller has a bachelors degree in Music from U of Saskatchewan. A whole country in ruins? Have these authors have never been harassed, let alone DETAINED, because of their race? Why this excitement about a young woman who in English and cosmopolitan and certainly well advised with regard to her public relation would also have had the opportunity to explain the wearing of sunglasses to an English-speaking audience. On the other hand, travellers are being subjected to close scrutiny on entering countries these day due to a health emergency of which she must be aware. But once she started playing, oh, who cares about what she wears to the stage! American Customs was always practically hostile, even to a white professional as I was there was always the sense that they thought you were entering their country to exploit them in some way. Fury?? That means, USA had more than enough time to prepare. Apart from the fact that we dont know the reason for this questioning (as if St. Yuja is incapable of fault. Posts: 203. If you want things perfect- buy the CD. And when one Has To, money (another favorite argument for the cynics) is not the motivation. On the contrary, disasters could happen, e.g. 7.4mm l0.6 25 60100 8 DLC Did you do any of that? The real view is many know and appreciate the performers in our time especially Classical music artists the point had you been the fly on the wall would YOU have looked upon Ms. Wang as an threat ? She wasnt angry. And she definitely should apologize to the paying audience. Oh, poor baby had to answer a few questions , Concerto Grosso No.8 in G minor Opus 6 (4), We can rebuild pianos, but we cant rebuild lives Yuja Wang on Philadelphia piano, Classical music festival Riga Jurmala launches this summer with Yuja Wang and Milo on, English National Opera to receive 91 percent of original Arts Council funding but for, When late rock legend Jeff Beck turned Puccinis Nessun dorma into a roaring electric, Cate Blanchett wins Best Actress Golden Globe for her lead role in Tr as fictional, Classic FM's More Music Breakfast with Tim Lihoreau, Download 'Concerto Grosso No.8 in G minor Opus 6 (4)' on iTunes, A post shared by Hope (@pianowithhope). Her antics are absolutely deserving of comment/criticism. The people sitting around me were all mesmerized by her performance, particular the Bach piece and the encore Chopin. But Miss Wang is a master of arousal. Miss Wang has put together a program of many short piano pieces and she has chosen to leave the stage between the pieces and then appear again. It saddens us to read all of the mean-spirited commentary online and we want to make it known that the VRS has nothing but the highest regard for Yuja as a person and an artist. I took a look at her recent schedule and she does not appear to have been in Asia in recent memory. Yuja Wang responds to "harmful" criticism for wearing sunglasses on stage after being "humiliated" at Vancouver airport. Yuja Wang is different. Thinking Big: Yuja Wang. As an infant, she watched her mother, a dancer, rehearse Swan Lake. Yuja Wang brought the requisite star power and overt glamour that nearly filled Disney Hall on Friday night, as the astonishing Chinese pianist reunited with simpatico conductor Gustavo Dudamel . This does not place you in a lofty position. You can guarantee that something was very wrong for Yuja to behave as she did. They gave almost back-to-back recitals at Walt Disney Concert Hall on Sunday and Wednesday nights,. While many performers are narcissicitc, Yuja takes it to another level altogether. It would never be my intention to snub or disengage with an audience. Chinese virtuoso pianist Yuja Wang had been in Vancouver on Friday for a concert at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts with the Vancouver Recital Society. . After Friday's concert, Wang was shamed by critics for her appearance, with one classical music blogger - Norman Lebrecht, who runs Slipped Disc - labelling her "attention-seeking". When will people begin to understand that sometimes its difficult enough getting yourself out of the door, on a plane,negociating everything that involves, showing up at an international venue and playing like a dream without all of the restrictions that Covid has placed on artists. At 30, pianist Yuja Wang has performed at Carnegie Hall 13 times, has played in more than 35 countries, and is Musical America's 2017 Artist of the . I dont want to say that I dont believe it didnt trouble her. As, I suspect, most of us would. She lived 2400 miles from me. She couldnt do it, and YOU got upset? Thats right: she gave what she could in spite of difficult circumstances. On 23 February, Lebrecht published a blog post quoting audience member and conductor Tania Miller, who wrote on her own Facebook page: Your innocent audience, some donning masks to protect themselves from the potential Coronavirus, came to be in your presence for this sold-out concert, and to hear the music and extraordinary talent that you had to share. I had no contact information for the presenter and was simply told I would be met at the airport. They have real talent. Oh give us a break. Miller has since apologised for her comments. conflict of status ( working on a tourists visa, the Q and A process was not consistence enough . It was all thoroughly musical, too, never heartless or. elle avec lagenda charg quelle a .. elle est surtout beaucoup plus demande que Claudio Arrau ne la t de toute a carrire pour moi cest la meilleur pianiste on comprend que a drange un peu les piliers de la musique classique. I know what you mean, since Ive hardly ever had any, Im glad the concert went well. Madonna has gone on stage two hours late. A few actually go on the road and be the real thing, traveling, professional, performance musicians, and this, friends, is in the grand tradition of 14th century lute players traveling from town to town, proffering their audio wares, rubber meets road the real thing. Your description of fury seems feeble at best. Youre getting all bothered because someone decided to wear sunglass to play a recital? On arrival at Vancouver International Airport on Friday, I was detained for over an hour and subjected to intense questioning which I found humiliating and deeply upsetting. from Asia). She explained that the reason for the sunglasses and cold demeanour was because she had experienced a "humiliating and deeply upsetting" detainment at the Vancouver airport, where she was questioned for over an hour by security and customs officials. I am deeply grateful to Leila Getz and her team in Vancouver, and to the audience there with me in the hall for their support throughout the day and evening. All tickets are 100% guaranteed. So was Tania Millers. Did the conductor feel the sunglasses meant Yuja didnt hit the right notes? was it a justified reason? And heres an Instagram clip from the recital: The queen blessed our city with her presence last night.. it was my 1st concert ever and how special that it was the amazing @yujawang.official! This shows me how a narrowminded personality you must be.. As a concert presenter/promotor, I would be curious to know 1) Did the presenter apply for a proper working visa for the artist to work legitimately and 2) if the artist has hold on any kind of invitation letter to perform proving that she is coming to the city to perform and be able to present such letter to the immigration on request? We are sharing her words describing her experience, and ask that everyone take a step back and try to imagine how they might have handled a similar experience. What is important is she didnt fawn enough over her fans. Indeed! They can present the results to the authorities, thereby avoiding interrogation. Riiiight. I did not have your name until now. It is recommended before booking a flight ticket; make sure you are aware of the status of the coronavirus outbreak in your destination. She caused controversy by wearing what some thought was inappropriate concert dress. Seriously. (two wars. No, V Lind, I will not cut them some slack. I decided that wearing sunglasses was the only way to prevent my distress from being seen, since I wasnt yet prepared to make a statement about what happened. Grow up. Select your subscription length below and head to the checkout: Please log in again. Given this virus originated in East Asia where by the way almost every pandemic has originated, from Black Death to CV it is perfectly reasonable for Westerners to be wary of East Asians. I am deeply grateful to Leila Getz and her team in Vancouver, and to the audience there with me in the hall for their support throughout the day and evening. I was in shock. Your innocent audience, some donning masks to protect themselves from the potential Coronavirus, came to be in your presence for this sold-out concert, and to hear the music and extraordinary talent that you had to share. I dont mind the fact he doesnt smile. I was in shock. Vancouver, Canada > Thu Nov 11 2021: Yuja Wang Walt Disney . My white husband didnt believe it happened . 2. I dont understand why people should feel so entitled that they get upset when they feel they should get deference and respect from a performer, instead of listening to the performance and being happy to share the music with a real musician! Actually, many of us do not understand not cancelling on the day your mother died. Oops, there I go again, cheap, vulgar opinion about someone I know nothing about just the same as the way she spoke about Yuja. As it turned out, her behavior was explained by the execrable treatment shed sustained at the hands of the border police that afternoon. Reporting that Yuja Wang performed a concert would be like reporting that an accountant did a tax return, or that a composer procrastinated on Twitter. until we had travelled several times together and I was pulled aside every single time, while he sailed through security like it wasnt there. She adds, in an Instagram post, that although she found the experience humiliating and deeply upsetting, she was determined not to let her audience down so decided to wear sunglasses to cover her visibly red and swollen eyes. The contours were sharper . I was then released, giving me very little time to travel to the Chan Centre for the PerformingArts. Sunglasses, though yeah, thats going to attract attention, especially without further explanation from the performer. Friends/fans of Yuja know she had been detained for over one hour at the Vancouver Airport and questioned. Select your subscription length below and head to the checkout: Please log in again. You dont because she doesnt mention that. Speaking as a fellow touring musician, I can absolutely say: if that is Ms. Millers attitude, I guarantee you, she sucks as a conductor. This lady was damned if she did and damned if she didnt. 6am - 9am, Concerto Grosso No.8 in G minor Opus 6 (4) She began picking out melodies on the piano at home, her parents' wedding gift, and received her first piano lessons at the age of six. 10 February 1987 (age 35) Born In Beijing, China Yuja Wang (Chinese: ; pinyin: Wng Yji; born February 10, 1987) is a Chinese classical pianist. 3. It would never be my intention to snub or disengage with an audience, she said. After childhood piano studies in China, she received advanced training in Canada and at the Curtis Institute of Music under Gary Graffman. She suffered a traumatic, humiliating attack, and should be commended for not cancelling her concert! Yeah, that is actually the point of this entire discussion thread. Photo: Stefan Cohen Through it all, Wang's extraordinary keyboard technique fluid, masterful, terrifyingly precise served as a reminder of why a concerto can be so much fun, for performers and . Or just got offended because someone decided to wear sunglasses, frankly, Im completely baffled by your attitude here. I feel her pain, and completely empathise. In the English version of his autobiography Jackie Chan, the action movie star, spent two chapters mainly describing the prejudice, racial profiling, and typecasting he experienced when he was in the US. Dont even start me on US border control, and the lines, and the attitude. Chinese pianist Yuja Wang was subject to 'intense questioning' for over an hour upon arrival in Canada over the weekend,causing her to almost miss her recital that evening at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts. Despite this awful treatment at the hands of Canadian customs authorities Yuja still did a wonderful concert., and the audience was enthusisatic and overwhelming in their applause and praise.I applaud Yuja for her professionalism, and her determination to still play. Looking for Yuja Wang online? It seems inhumane to expect someone to get on the stage and be their best, or even just their norm, in such circumstances. The piano virtuoso has defended herself in an emotional response, explaining that she had been detained and subjected to intense questioning for over an hour at Vancouver International Airport, causing her to almost miss her recital at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts. As lousy as this experience was, nobody is suggesting that Yuja is scarred for life. Why are we musicians held to a different standard? That means skwat. Wake up and smell the covfefe already! She was gracious in writing about this incident, as she always is. Before the concert the ushers explained to everyone that he was not well and might not be able to finish. Concern yourself with, I dont know, climate change? I was there, in the fifth row. Not for 5 months! Everything I do on stage is about connecting with people. Poor N. Lebrecht. Yuja Wang is the 25-year-old Chinese pianist revamping the classical music scene with her tight, short, colorful dresses. I mean, who would wear sunglasses at a concert unless their eyes were puffy and red and embarrassing. . But with each subsequent work that she performed, she stood up, bowed quickly without a smile, and when she left the stage she walked with clear body language that shut the audience out. What a night!! Like the usual Carnegie Hall cognoscenti I heard Horowitz last year, he was SO MUCH BETTER then (an actual quotation). My main concern in that moment was to give the best performance I possibly could, and not to allow the audience to be distracted by my swollen eyes or visibly shaken demeanor. But I have no doubt Chinese travellers have been subjected to more than most. . Well, personal attitude, being cooperative or not cooperative, being humble or arrogant. Why was she detained? Are you saying she played in Wuhan in October, two months before the outbreak, and she was detained for that? I certainly would have canceled if it had happened prior to the concert. . Expand. 2572212 | VAT registration No. Regarding your comment, I have no idea who Tania Miller is There is a reason. She went on stage and she played the concert. 16. And that some are bestowed with the ability to share it and it is an honour and a blessing to do so. She needs to go away, period. To accuse her of seeking attention by wearing sunglasses ( as did Roy Orbison) is rather harsh. Her being upset is understandable, as she had done nothing wrong, but she needs to cut them some slack, too. In most peoples professions it is understood that they may miss work due to likeness or other personal reasons. She had also been worried she would miss her recital. On arrival at Vancouver International Airport on Friday, I was detained for over an hour and subjected to intense questioning which I found humiliating and deeply upsetting. Just like you. My recital tour will continue, and I look forward to bringing my program to the audience in San Francisco tonight, and on to New York. Feb 25, 2020 at 10:30 am. Hopefully Ms.Miller has now learnt that next time she should just keep her mouth closed, she has already done herself enough damage. I mean, really, who gives a rats a** what you think? For pianists, that means dealing with the modern nightmare of travel, jet lag, exhaustion, lugging cases around, I was slightly confused with the sunglasses and somewhat sensed that she wasnt entirely in a good mood in the beginning of the concert. The Norman Lebrechts and Tania Millers of the world are what real musicians refer to as wannabees. THE AMERICAN PROJECT Yuja Wang. 3- Canadian border security are known for being intrusive and not particularly amenable. Following on from Marin Aslops hostile blast, two, The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra has chosen renowned conductor, After a dazzling concert with Anne-Sophie Mutter, Bavarian, Gruesome story in the Daily Mail that convenient. (Fadil Berisha) Not long after the brilliant pianist . Are either of you adults, or are you priveleged peckish little whiners who didnt get your entertainment value, and now you cant enjoy the hors doeuvres and wine at the after-show party, cuz it just messed up your whole evening. She consistently dazzles audiences with her electrifying stage presence, jaw-dropping virtuosity and keen musical insight. Download 'Concerto Grosso No.8 in G minor Opus 6 (4)' on iTunes, 24 February 2020, 16:05 | Updated: 27 February 2020, 13:24. Yuja Wang and the Art of Performance The piano prodigy is known for the brilliance of her playing and for her dramatic outfits. One of the world's most compelling performers, Yuja Wang made her VRS debut in 2008 in the very early stages of her career and has returned twice in the intervening years. Mu ha ha. Did you get upset because you didnt get properly entertained? This research letter from JAMA is four days old. Header image: Lksemburg Filarmoni Orkestras & Yuja Wang at a previous recital. So, this is on herTania Miller had every right to criticize her antics. Thus, there can be NO comparison between detaining a famous American artist on Canadian border and detaining any Arab on American border. This news is as disappointing to us as it is to you. I was mesmerized by her approach to an ambitious program. All safety measures are taken by airlines and airport authorities to keep safe travelers and themselves from this deadly virus. Thank goodness he did, because he left an amazing legacy of written work as well as recordings of his playing as well as numerous radio projects. She was traumatized and devastated. . everything would contribute to suspicious bits Yuja Wang, piano Presented by the Vancouver Recital Society Prodigiously talented pianist Yuja Wang's life is a whirlwind of appearances at all the major concert halls of the world with the most prestigious orchestras and conductors. What is it, because what you just said was poor journalism, even, hack journalism. Let's . If you are a recent or a old timer Yuja Wang fan, we want you all to get the best seats at best prices and watch Yuja Wang perform live in the stadium. There is no question Yuja Wang is the most famous most loved celebrity of all the time. Nobody is begrudging Wang her right to be upset at being inconvenienced, but self-indulgent, annoying behavior on stage is a pattern with her. 1 with the San Francisco Symphony. BTW, travelers from East Asia *should* expect extra scrutiny given the spate of zoonotic diseases that tend to originate in that part of the world (Covid-19 being only the most recent). . It would explain their questions I am not familiar with travel inside China but assume her passport would only be marked with entry and exit to the country, so they probably grilled her on where exactly she went. He kept on playing. A post shared by Hope (@pianowithhope) on Feb 22, 2020 at 9:07am PST. pleazzz.traumatic is whats happening to that Chinese tennis player right now.cant believe someone at her level would be that delicate, surely she had music teachers that were far worse? Yuja went above and beyond by following through with her concert. The music was wonderful. ), in an incident like this my support goes, unconditionally, to the performer. You arrogant judgmental arseholes.yes you at Slipped Disc and Tania Miller. Yuja Wang, a pianist who demonstrated outstanding finger dexterity and incredible touch, made audiences laugh and gasp. I think that a lot of people just dont get what it takes to perform night after night when things are difficult in your personal life. Remember we are not selfish and we get MOCKED for wearing masks, we wear it not mainly to protect us but the society as well (prevention, just look at the statistics). Why dont you both grow up and put your big-people shoes on and realize that most artists go above and beyond, and try to transcend, when they communicate with their listeners. Just in: Fourth Italian opera is shut by virus, https://www.wienerphilharmoniker.at/concerts/concert-detail/event-id/%2010042, https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-coronavirus-flight-montreal-vancouver-1.5473283, http://yujawang.com/tour-through-china-with-the-wiener-philharmoniker/, https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2762028, Two women conductors come out for Cate Blanchetts Tar, 7/11 stores play opera to drive away the homeless. Finally, she returned to give TWO encores, smiling and bowing with her hand over her heart to express her gratitude to the audience, also turning to wave to the people sitting in the choir loft (the recital was completely sold out). Fact is, almost anybody can write a little article about something. Her hands, for instance, stretch twice as wide for their size as normal. These are all great artists and nobody ever mentioned that they do not smile!! The effect was shocking. Follow usonFacebook,InstagramorTwitterfor all the latest. 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