Yuja Wang, The Berlin Recital – Encores Review

Connect with Yuja Wang: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Yuja Wang is a Beijing-born pianist that is awe inspiring listeners with her charismatic artistry and captivating audiences with her stage presence. She received advanced training in Canada and at Philadelphia’s Curtis Institute of Music under Gary Graffman. Wang’s international breakthrough came in 2007, when she replaced Martha Argerich as soloist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Her dazzling performances caught the ears of Deutsche Grammophon and she was signed to an exclusive contract, which established her place among the world’s leading artists. Wang continues her succession of critically acclaimed performances and recordings as she is releasing an album of solo works, The Berlin Recital. Featuring a survey of landmark works by the late-romantic era and 20th century composers: Rachmaninov, Scriabin, Ligeti and Prokofiev. The album contains eleven tracks. In conjunction with the full recital release, a digital-only EP of encores is also available titled The Berlin Recital ENCORES. The EP features four tracks, with selections from Kapustin, Schumann, Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev. The album was recorded live in Berlin at the Philharmonie, as part of a North-American and European tour. The phenomenal performance by Wang can not be missed!