Volleyball players wear them all the time. But what does she do when she reaches the age when no one wants to see that much of her? Membership benefits will include a daily digest of stories delivered to your email, and occasional exclusive offers from our partners. But might not her wonderful name be to some degree wasted on a female? As in any kind of showbiz, there has to be an enticing image, it must be very visual, with glitter, butts, heels and whatnot. She is a beautiful woman, obviously, and perhaps she dresses more provocatively for the concert hall than has been the norm, but so what? After well with that orchestra and that conductor who can blame her. Still waiting for her her play something that isnt just all flash and trash. That specific kind of showbiz implies fast moving fingers, thats it. I generally take a dim view of the celebrity phenomenon, above all in the classical music business; unfortunately I dont have any bright ideas about how to rid the business of it. Welcome! You want ride on a merry-go-round of semsntics, have fun. If you need to get attention by appearing semi-naked, either you know your artistry is limited (as is the repertoire for which Yuja Wang is known) or you have a suspicion it is, a deep-seated lack of confidence in the depth and breadth of your abilities. Welcome to the 21st C. One of theseach days she will appear without a top on and play topless and then of course I would think that she is doing this maintain her ratings and the music goes on despite her scant appearance which we know is her choice in how she wants to appear, but in time as she ages this might not be to her benefit. Do you really think that topmost conductors like Abbado, Rattle, Van Zweden, Pappano, Salonen, Oramo, Gergiev, Tilson Thomas, Dutoit, Noseda, Petrenko etc. Chopin: Sonates 2,3. Its just you and your kind. Ambassador @rolex @steinwayandsons. Come on! Wang stands transfixed in her skin-tight fuchsia minidress and oversized glam-girl sunglasses, her outfit popping out against the crowd of straw visors and denim shorts. The orchestra is not the star and never has been. In the meantime, she is laughing at the comments, all the way to the bank, and secretly (or not) worshipping Norman for all the free publicity shes gotten. People dont matter about pop artists nudity on stage because de audience of this kind of music is already drown in an ocean of vulgarity. Mom, it was not a phase, . Face reality: if listeners were really attending to hear a pianist they could stay home and binge on videos. Yuja.Thank goodness there is a Yuja!! Neil, Just my personal opinion. Jealous women, insecure men: you all have your axe to grind. Unfartunately bodily presence cuts both ways; my favorit pinist was a gruesomely ghastly hideous old horror to regard, (children fled), but if you listened past the visual. nobody !!! Harold, you must be one of the music lovers who enjoy snapping pictures while she bows 90 degree. Thats one of the most original comments on the topic so far. But the concert hall is not a beach. Surely her performance of that on the piano would be truly amazing. By your logic, USA will be the most repressive country as there are so many people find it necessary to liberate themselves. This sort of attitude is killing classical music. Yuja was born in the 1980s. My point is, whats so goddamned wrong with having multiple senses being triggered, if not, enhanced all at the same bloody time????? Not very tall, somewhere around 1,60m Id say. This is not the first story that has brought these kinds of ugly comments to the fore. Everyone should be paying more attention to her artistry and less to her arse!. Yes, speak for yourself. individual, unable to control himself. Get to know the critically acclaimed musician and her advice for young artists. The triple-play, one could say??? Good! 1. Pianist Yuja Wang on Thursday and Saturday broke into Bartok and helped the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra reach new heights. So by your logic presumably any particularly attractive performers should have bad hair cuts and wear unfashionable spectacles so as not to uglify themselves so were not distracted? The most submissive traditional Asian woman wrap herself all over! No physical appearance can match musical sensuality, and because of the direct accessibility of musical bodily presence, any literal, physical attention drawing is merely distracting from the heart of the performance wich is its musical content and meaning. SHE is the INVITED guest STAR!! She is a great pianist and have a huge repertory ! If that is what some concertmasters want, surely they and their colleagues should demand their management to write dress codes into contracts for guest soloists to sign. Dear Peter Nero, Having heard you when I lived in NYC I appreciate your comments on Yuja. But I absolutely detest her taste in choosing what to wear on the stage of a classical music concert. Colourful. I fully agree with your point on outfits. My own theory is that Yuja Wang uses fashion as a means of liberating herself from the repression of her country of birth and its authoritarian culture, China. Yuja Wang ( chins: , pinyin: Wng Yji; [ 1] ( Pequim, 10 de fevereiro de 1987 [ 2]) uma pianista clssica chinesa. In this world of noise she carries through. Long regarded as one of the world's premiere schools of music, the Eastman School of Music offers a uniquely inspiring array of artistic, scholarly, and creative opportunities. Pianist Yuja Wang is celebrated for her charismatic artistry, emotional honesty and captivating stage presence. Yuja Wang costumes are just randomly chosen beach clothes. 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". You may have a problem, and judging from your choice of words, Id say that misogyny might be only the beginning. Sounds to me like you may be the one with the problem. What traumatic event(s) could have happened to her childhood in Beijing that she now needs to show her skin in order to boost her confidence on a performing stage?! as long as Mirga doesnt appear in her undies..well,nothing to see hereLOL. She is young. She says somewhere that early in her career she complained about feeling uncomfortable on stage, to some senior figure who laughed right back in her face: Feeling uncomfortable on stage is what youre paid for! No doubt about it. Additionally released in Dolby Atmos and in video Dudamel and the LA Phil perform John Adams. I appreciate your original article was for The Critic which is aimed at a particularly reactionary audience but surely in the third decade of the 21st century an artist can wear whatever they feel good in? Yuja Wang, Arturo Mrquez. I always go, in the intermission of a symphony concert, to the conductors room and ask forgiveness for the sins of my collegues, because they dont know what they are doing. Crass, ugly, vulgar, and, ultimately, dumb. We are doing our best to ensure that Slipped Disc is free to all readers. The music director of the Louisville Orchestra, which he conducts here, describes his virtuosic piece as "an opportunity for the piano to guide us through what I think is one of the strengths of American . https://slippedisc.com/2017/12/anna-netrebkos-timely-advice/. It is not only the choice of clothes. Actually, burkas for both sexes would do recitals a lot of good. And also, should they shave or not shave their legs? A nuns habit (for Liszt) or a misogynistic burkini? May I ask why youve decided to use transgenderism as a weapon here when it has absolutely nothing to do with it? You have also left out such women luminaries of the piano as Clara Wieck Schumann, who was admired by both Liszt and Chopin for her playing. What people are you talking about? I think the dress should not detract from the performance, whether male or female. Whats leftist about calling out misogyny whenever its evident? Misogyny?? Exhibitionism is not a substitute for inner self-esteem, which she clearly lacks. Wang PLAYS like a master. No, wishful thinking. Simply stated, its too much! By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider I hope Im wrong, but why not list what you find invalid in her career? Who does she think she is, Ariana Grande? I think, Kyle, that these days she would more likely be called a seam technician. After logging in you can close it and return to this page. !l Shes a living doll and she plays magnificently. So, performers should NOT draw attention to their own bodily presence because there is already more than enough bodily presence in the music to be experienced. Yuja is the rare classical performer who combines the highest musicianship with real beauty and sexuality. I guess she feels she cant do it, though, fully dressed. I prefer that performers pay no attention to dress, hair &c, and dont glitter. She doesnt make crappy videos like Lang Lang or kitschy CDs. your password Shes perfect and what she wears is her own decision as it is for every woman and every performer or should be. Yujas attire is consistent with her views she is a wunderkind who (so far) has not shown any meaningful signs of maturity. Who was the designer? Happily, many musicians and orchestras are varying their dress, jacketless, dark shirts, open or Chinese-style collars, etc. It expands her bank account but diminishes her as an artist. The reference to undies is incorrect. Dont count on seeing her with NOD anytime soon, she is accustomed to world class venues, orchestras, conductors, and audiencesand none of the were there last night. Dont go to her concerts pure and simple. My standpoint: Assuming her clothes are ought to be talked about, talk of neither her butt nor the designer, and be brief wether you lament or praise them. Among several outstanding performances I attended by her, Prokofiev Piano Concerto 3 with Abbado is equalled only by Argerich. i wonder why. She is in that very large part of classical music which bifurcated into showbiz 30 (?) Love her playing. are you implying that Prokovievs 5th Piano Concerto is flash and trash? Yuja Wang's dress designer is accused of deception main norman lebrecht May 03, 2018 From CBC Toronto: A Toronto fashion designer who has dressed international classical music and opera stars. 3,216 talking about this. The smile on her face looking at people staring her reveals everything. Take a break! Andante Gautier Capuon, Yuja Wang & Sergei Rachmaninoff 2. . White men? Just in: Russia slashes its TV culture channel, Sad news: Americas foremost Verdi scholar has died, Spanish violinist wins Berlin Philharmonic seat. If short skirts, inviting cleavages and sensational hairdos have to add some sort of bodily presence, the justified suspicion is that there is not enough of it in the playing. Orchestra and chamber music players should be correctly dressed, I suggested visiting one of the last proper tailors left in London, which my family have used for over 200 years. One of our readers in the audience gives this description of her outfit: 'all black,. But it does not mean we have the right to ignore the possible negative effects some of our actions may have on our audience. I dont understand why anyone cares what a performer wears. She is as good as Argerich was when she was 30. What: Pianist Yuja Wang and Gustavo Dudamel conclude its Rachmaninoff festival with the last two piano concertos and "The Bells". However, her dress code is disgusting for a classical musician. Heard Yuja do Prok 2nd live with the Philadelphia Orchestra years ago when she first started to become known. I personally find it utterly disrespectful for the genre. Pianist Yuja Wang visited SFCM for a master class in April. What a bunch of crap! Can anyone recommend a good tailor? Luckily for you, there will be a video stream of her playing the same concerto next year with WDR SO and Hra. Get used to it.. Yuja Wang plays Mendelssohn (LIVE) As I have said many times before, we desperately need sex appeal in our industry especially when its backed by great artistry and great repertoire. PianoToronto Symphony Orchestra's Spotlight Artist 22/23San Francisco Conservatory of Music's Artist in Residence 22/23. I considered whether Ms. Wang's flamboyant clothes in the first half, a floor-length purple gown with only a slash of sparkle covering her breasts; in the second, a tiny iridescent turquoise. Its just clothes. Super-looking female figures come in many shapes & sizes. Why the visual obsession? She thinks that shes Cziffra reincarnate, but there could only be one Cziffra, and he had plenty to say! But I guess this is what Mr. Lebrecht intended.
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