Membership benefits will include a daily digest of stories delivered to your email, and occasional exclusive offers from our partners. The video can be found on youtube. The effect was shocking. Heres what Yuja writes on her Facebook page: It is difficult for me to share this with all of you, but given the circumstances, and harmful speculation and criticism being shared online and elsewhere, I feel it important that the following is made public. Have these authors have never been harassed, let alone DETAINED, because of their race? You dont because she doesnt mention that. Yuja Wang has an estimated net worth of $20 million, as per celebritynetworth. If you want things perfect- buy the CD. Isaac Stern is said to have played while there were bomb raids in Tel Aviv. 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. Yuja Wang was born in Beijing, China on February 10, 1987. He kept on playing. . 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. More the move of an attention seeker than artiste. So I cant imagine how mentally hard it must of been for Yuja, especially after this shocking experience at border and yet she still carried out her performance. I had to take a bus and didnt know if Id make the venue in time for the concert. 16. . You just bitched, the low road, the easy road. its totally irrelevant! However, like every other news site, we have costs to bear and are urging readers to help share them. Give her a break! My heart goes out to anyone else who has, and my hope is that by sharing what happened to me, there can be a much needed conversation and change in protocol to ensure this doesnt happen to anyone else. 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 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. You went to a concert, YOU DESERVE TO BE ENTERTAINED. Print eTickets instantly. I mean, really, who gives a rats a** what you think? However, most of her wealth is attributed to the musical performances and concerts she regularly tours on. This news is as disappointing to us as it is to you. If it was simple racial profiling (hard to believe) that she would be right to be upset, of course. . to write a post criticizing Wang for what she said was effectively shutting the audience out. Yuja @YujaWang . (Less so at Montreal Mirabel or Toronto Pearson). Yuja shouldve cancelled. Thus, the fear and the vetting is 100% justified, while detaining Ms. Wang is NOT! This is the dumbest thing Ive read in months. I was in shock. Why are we musicians held to a different standard? . Ever travelled to the States (where Ms. Wang lives) as an Arab? Things are going to be tough with the corona virus spreading around the world. 48. The conditions of the Huawei executive, Meng Wanzhou, who is wanted in the U.S. on fraud charges, are even more luxurious than previously known. That should have waved her through, so any further questioning would have to have been based on her ethnicity. She is absolutely one of the finest pianists alive on the planet. Ever heard Kissin, Sokolv, Argerich, Trifonov, Volodos, to name just a few ? Yuja Wang, the young pianist who marked the Vancouver Recital Society's 30th anniversary with a recent downtown performance, is beginning to be described as "the new Lang Lang" . Very disrespectful of her to wear the glasses. Remember that she is human like the rest of us, well, not exactly, but we praise her heart when shes playing but you would condemn that same heart here. 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? . 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. I was left extremely shaken by this experience. Most of the time it works, but because art is a human thing, sometimes it doesnt. You, good sir, are not one of them. I recall just after 911 I was in line boarding the plane for the Winter Olympics when I was seemingly randomly pulled out of line and searched. Yes, between pieces she was odd and distant, but she always did try to smile, if only briefly. Attention seeking pianist?!!! Yes, we ought to allow a certain level of eccentricity from performers but our tolerance of such things is usually proportional to the talents (and charms) of the artist in question. I was there, in the fifth row. Pity. Why was she detained? If Yuja had a history of being a prima donna, this rush to judgement may be understood, but she is NOT in the least a star (except in her performance). To begin with, Wang's program was . You didnt get your ya-yas, didnt get your stroke, and know you are fussy and peeved. 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. Yuja Wang! Apart from the fact that we dont know the reason for this questioning (as if St. Yuja is incapable of fault. Get Yuja Wang Tickets for all Vancouver concerts at the most affordable prices and with minimum fees. It seems inhumane to expect someone to get on the stage and be their best, or even just their norm, in such circumstances. Frankly I am stunned of the Canadian officials actions. Food poisoning, for instance. See, Im being petty and trivial, and my tone is mocking, juvenile, immature, and unprofessional. I was then released, giving me very little time to travel to the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts. Exactly! Turning 35 next month, Yuja has seemingly racked up more accolades than she has Instagram followers, some 210,000. How about killing 200,000 people in Japan with two bombs in 1945? Of course, I wasnt at the concert, so I dont know how I would have felt. So was Tania Millers. Her refusal to cancel the show despite what had just happened to her highlights her incredible professionalism. Your understanding of the term socialist is clearly limited to your ability to spell the word. The victim role doesnt fit. An Arab should be vetted and vetted extremely thoroughly. Totally understandable why one would be still be rattled by that when it came time to perform. We are doing our best to ensure that Slipped Disc is free to all readers. She flew across . The touring life for top soloists is hideous these days, mainly because service has gone to hell across almost all sectors associated with travel. 2. Baffled and bewildered, perhaps, but certainly not angry. Yuja Wang's age is 35. Interference in Chile in overthrowing a democratically elected leader? She was traumatized and devastated. 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. Yuja Wang was born on the 10th of February, 1987. Yuja Wang got some major emotional distress at customs, it bummed her out, she couldnt do her job. Usually if these two documents are handy, , there should be no problem at all !! Or, perhaps, the real motivation is one of inner jealousy. Anyone who has been to Wuhan and other areas where the virus is known to exist should have lab tests, especially if they will travel internationally. Poor N. Lebrecht. Yuja Wang responds to "harmful" criticism for wearing sunglasses on stage after being "humiliated" at Vancouver airport. My audiences and fans sustain and nourish me as an artist. That means, USA had more than enough time to prepare. True, there is a fear of a coronavirus epidemic. People need perspective. . conflict of status ( working on a tourists visa, the Q and A process was not consistence enough . (two wars. . Artists are so fed up of being told to be perfect, and to conceal who they are or what they are going through from the public, because service to the music and audience demands it. We have received so many comments from patrons who attended the recital, glowing about how wonderfully she performed and asking for her return. How many recitals and concerts have you attended? I had no contact information for the presenter and was simply told I would be met at the airport. Lang Lang and Yuja Wang are surely our two most popular and trend-setting classical pianists. ! i played along from my seat! This would not ordinarily be news, because Yuja Wang is a superstar pianist and therefore plays a lot of concerts. I was in shock. 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. We guarantee all our Yuja Wang tickets are 100% authentic and your seats will be together. Her repertoire for the night included Bach's Toccata in C minor BWV 911, Brahms's Intermezzo in A minor Op 116 No 2, Galuppi's Andante from Sonata in C major, and a number . Sensitive lot around here It would never be my intention to snub or disengage with an audience. Shame on you. everything would contribute to suspicious bits 00:00 Schubert/Liszt - Der Erlknig00:33 Rachmaninov - Piano Concerto No. I feel her pain, and completely empathise. At the ball game last night, the great baseball player Mr. Care to elaborate on these hundreds of thousands of civilians with unbiased evidence based on empirical researchor is this your usual weekly anti American rant. April 8, 2022 6 PM PT. 5. But never, not for one second, did she hold back in her performances, and I felt very lucky to be there for such an intimate and courageous sharing of music. Norman you are an idiot. LEts leave it at that. Yuja isnt a robot! By the age of 21, she already was an internationally recognized concert pianist, giving recitals around the world. That means skwat. Miller went on to offer some advice to Wang: I heard later that she had trouble with the Canadian border getting into Canada. People who are not victims of racial issues will never understand, it messes with the feelings and emotions in ways that cannot be described. 6am - 9am, Concerto Grosso No.8 in G minor Opus 6 (4) I was left extremely shaken by this experience. . It is infinitely more dangerous than coronavirus ever can dream to be. Feb 25, 2020 at 10:30 am. Looks like you either got up on the wrong side of bed, have an axe to grind, have a chip on your shoulder, are a hack yellow-press writer, or are racist. 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. 3- Canadian border security are known for being intrusive and not particularly amenable. So, please, show a bit of respect for artists, most of whom never even hint at what they have to put up with before walking out there at 7.30 and being world class. By all accounts she seemed to have played very well indeed, and all but one member of the audience got their moneys worth and then some. And she had a traumatic experience at your airport. Chapeau to Yuja for playing (with sunglasses to hide her swollen eyes from the audience!) Follow usonFacebook,InstagramorTwitterfor all the latest. Was she questioned in connection to the coronavirus matter? It is all too easy for some people to be cynical about performers. She wore sunglasses because her eyes were so red from crying after being humiliated at customs. She was born in Beijing. Posts like these give a sense of whos really an old fart on the Slippedisc comment pages (oh hai, Sue! We were rewarded with two encores. I did not have your name until now. Many are good, some are great, but none achieve her consistent level of artistic brilliance and innovative virtuosity. #piano #yujawang #amazing #concert #pianist #pianokids #prodigy #pianoprodigy #pianoteacher #concertpianist #yuja #vancouver #performance #pianoconcert #ravel #chopin #recital #pianolessons #classicalmusic #music #queen #idol, A post shared by Hope (@pianowithhope) on Feb 22, 2020 at 9:07am PST, Wow, intense questioning for over an hour. 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). Then you have the respected conductor condescendingly giving advice to a major artist what she must not forget about music. Ive been quite badly treated by Canadian Immigration a couple of times (UK passport). Ms. Millers comments about COVID-19 are a nasty distraction. Classical audiences are a pampered lot. Yes, even those who (in my mind at least) may be less than tolerant of the other., Was the piano playing good? Posts: 203. Right? Want more updates on classical music and opera news and reviews? After logging in you can close it and return to this page. This episode and peoples harsh reaction toward the pianist is what drove Gould to the recording studio and off the concert stage. If she said the magic word, they probably doubled down on her. She couldnt do it, and YOU got upset? As far as smiles for the audience goes: neither Mr. Sokolov, nor Mr. Pletnev, nor Mr. Richter, or Mr. Gilels ever smiled on stage for their audiences. What a night!! Do you love it when people think you are an authority because you can write about something? 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. Did you get upset because you didnt get properly entertained? Give her a break Sir. Humiliated after being detained at the airport, Yuja Wang says she delivered the recital in sunglasses to hide her tears. For sharing you Talent, Passion and Art with the world! My audiences and fans sustain and nourish me as an artist. He played great though and we gave him a huge ovation afterward. V. Lind, Montral Mirabel? 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. Have a nice day! Or just got offended because someone decided to wear sunglasses, frankly, Im completely baffled by your attitude here. Have a nice day. Should we consider the smile comment being in the direction of slightly sexist?!? 300:51 Strauss/Cziffra - Trisch Tratsch Polka01:20 Prokofiev - Toccata02:12 Pr. The second clearly an illegal war. Whats more, Grigory Sokolov regularly treats his audiences to six+ encores. Shes the best we have. 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". Regarding your comment, I have no idea who Tania Miller is There is a reason. She released a DVD on which she performs Sergei Prokofiev's famous piece "Piano Concerto No. No one was angry or upset. Now I understand what Glenn Gould was talking about when he said, I detest audiences, not in their in their individual components. I went to a Kobrin recital when he was not well. Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. Yuja Wangs dresses. I note Ms. Miller has a bachelors degree in Music from U of Saskatchewan. She doesnt have to. What is important is she didnt fawn enough over her fans. Yuja appears on the cover of Issue 105 ofPianist, which you can now download for 2.99 (usually 6.99). She was gracious in writing about this incident, as she always is. She consistently dazzles audiences with her electrifying stage presence, jaw-dropping virtuosity and keen musical insight. Then you are qualified to be a music teacher. She had also been worried she would miss her recital. Yuja Wang, Piano. Yuja Wang is different. But Ms. Wang did not arrive from China. Writes who gain respect earn this status because of their capacity to empathize, encapsulate, enrichen, enlighten, reveal, broaden, etc. You think you are special, priveleged. I know that I am unfortunately not the only person to have had this kind of traumatic experience, which has shaken me to my core. Yuja did indeed perform. 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. A few things: . 3. After Fridays concert, Wang was shamed by critics for her appearance, with one classical music blogger Norman Lebrecht, who runs Slipped Disc labelling her attention-seeking. She caused controversy by wearing what some thought was inappropriate concert dress. Naaaaahhh, shes just jealous. 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 . Works every time. Yuja Wang was born on a Tuesday February 10 1987 in Beijing. Have either of you seen any of Ms. Wangs youtube videos? . . . Totally unacceptable. No point in ranking injustices as the worst and as acceptable. Her repertoire for the night included Bach'sToccatain C minor BWV 911, Brahms's Intermezzoin A minor Op 116 No 2, Galuppi's Andante from Sonata in C major, and a number of Chopin Mazurkas including Op 67 No 4, Op 30 No 4 andOp 33 No 4. Its just how people are. She has performed with the world's most venerated conductors, musicians and ensembles, and is renowned not only for her virtuosity, but her spontaneous and lively performances, famously telling the New York Times "I firmly believe every program should have its own life, and be a . . Such is not the case with those of us who regularly perform with local orchestras or in recital. Musical America's 2016 Musician of the Year is welcomed back to the VRS series after an absence of 10 years. Read more: Opera star calls out critic for body-shaming his reply sparks backlash >, It is difficult for me to share this with all of you, but given the circumstances, and harmful speculation and criticism being shared online and elsewhere, I feel it important that the following is made public. My white husband didnt believe it happened . You implied it was a cheap stunt. Youre a pathetic speck of dust! Having made her debut with that orchestra in 2006 and becoming a Shenson Young Artist later that year the pianist has since been celebrated for her charismatic artistry, emotional honesty, and captivating stage presence. . I know what you mean, since Ive hardly ever had any, Im glad the concert went well. Cambodia? No fool would expose oneself to the pratty and rude opinions of ignorant characters, to the unbearable pressure of operating on first division or to the inhuman discomfort of constant international travelling unless one has to. I was at the concert (seated quite close to the stage) and can attest that no one in my immediate vicinity or with whom I spoke during intermission or afterwards was furious. Yuja Wang, a pianist who demonstrated outstanding finger dexterity and incredible touch, made audiences laugh and gasp. If Miss Wangs plans were similar, she could recover from real and supposed humiliations. . , 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). Who are you? Pianist Yuja Wang, shown in an earlier photo, surprised listeners during a recent Orchestra Hall recital. The real question is whether these airport screeners treated Yuja with dignity and respect (i.e., as they would treat anyone else with a global travel profile, esp. On the contrary, disasters could happen, e.g. ), in an incident like this my support goes, unconditionally, to the performer. Thank you to everyone who has sent or shared words of support during this difficult time. My comment at the time was that she allowed herself to become so vulnerable and exposed through her playing, with all defences lowered, and I felt she was courageous to give everything away as she did. 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! 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. You can't even go to a video of Yuja Wang on youtube without negative comments about what she wears. Get over yourself! She might be thinking that what was formerly just a royal pain and the price to be paid for maintaining one of the busiest touring schedules, will potentially become a living nightmare of more interrogations, delays, and missed connections. How do you know the interrogation was related to Coronavirus? When I was dropped off at the venue for my recital that evening, my eyes were still visibly red and swollen from crying. Neither a Yuja Super Fan here, nor a detractor. He kept on playing. The reason is: while coronavirus claims about 2000+ lives, Islamic Terrorism claimed already hundreds of thousands all over the world. I was then released, giving me very little time to travel to the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts. Given her status she could also call the press, which she did not do. She's a complete virtuoso, with physical capabilities that are astonishing, given her slender frame. She was paid to play for you, not coddle your fragile ego. Oh, so she was (slightly) delayed at the airport? What a night!! 2. There is no question Yuja Wang is the most famous most loved celebrity of all the time. Find Yuja Wang tour schedule in Vancouver, concert details, reviews and photos. . Ill venture a guess that you cant play anything other than charades. Michael holds a Doctorate in Music from the University of Toronto. Apparently, artist so-and-so broke his left wrist getting off the bus. . So, Ms. Wang had the right to be at least upset if not more. She strikes me as an excellent pianist. Instead they experienced the rejection of an artist withholding the permission to share in the feeling, transcendence and the shared emotion of the beauty, joy, and humanity of music.. Well done, Mr. Wells, and thank you. . See how if feels? What a load of nonsense. It is recommended before booking a flight ticket; make sure you are aware of the status of the coronavirus outbreak in your destination. Her refusal to cancel the show despite what had just happened to her highlights her incredible professionalism. By the way, would you expect an Italian citizen to be detained in the same way? 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. She needs to go away, period. 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). Sunglasses, though yeah, thats going to attract attention, especially without further explanation from the performer. We all know of many artists, both of the past and modern, who were in the habit of cancelling at the slightest excuse. 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. Many thanks for the quick add. Has anyone considered that she might have violated the Canadian law in some way? Yuja is human too. How often has has been to Canada? 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. Wow, do really in all honesty think that is even worth a mention in review of her concert? Yuja Wang is simply amazing from a technical perspective, but her playing is very self-regarding, at times even un-musical. Michael Tilson Thomas and pianist Yuja Wang take a bow after performing Liszt's Piano Concerto No. The petty destructive gossip put forth by Norman Lebrecht is attention seeking and thats it. I dont want to say that I dont believe it didnt trouble her. I am Canadian of Chinese descend, never in my mind I thought of the racial issue until this pandemic, and we just feel Targeted. Instead, you and such others look only at what is on the surface a very shallow life, indeed! Lang Lang and Yuja Wang are surely our two most popular and trend-setting classical pianists. 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. Music degrees are easy to get. As an infant, she watched her mother, a dancer, rehearse Swan Lake. 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. http://yujawang.com/tour-through-china-with-the-wiener-philharmoniker/. She did play fantastically I was thereand it is abject nonsense to say the audience was furious or disappointed. And by many accounts she played fantastically. You are no better. Yes, her focus was on what she was playing and hearing in keeping with her note to the audience. By Janet Malcolm August 29, 2016 Yuja is keenly awareas many. Nevertheless, Yuja still gave a stunning recital in Vancouver. Im going to go home and burn all their CDs, Or: Technically everything was dazzling, every detail crisp and perfectly articulated, with chords exactly weighted and precisely placed. The US-Chinese pianist has offered an explanation on social media for performing in sunglasses on Friday night in Vancouver, an appearance that surprised an disappointed many in her audience. Classic FM's More Music Breakfast with Tim Lihoreau She released a DVD on which she performs Sergei Prokofiev's famous piece "Piano Concerto No. Thats nothing! War and starvation? Look it up. The reality is that even in a fairly small concert hall, audience members sitting more than a few rows back wouldnt be able to notice red, swollen eyes.. 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. . Someone even disliked my comment we perceive our perceptions the orher day. I have no sympathy for her. And the fees are not always what the public might think. Im somewhat late to the party on this but am really shocked to see how horribly judgemental people are. These are all great artists and nobody ever mentioned that they do not smile!! was it a justified reason? Her having been harassed to the point of tears matters not. You might apologize for your quick print. I was left extremely shaken by this experience. 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. by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2022. ! i played along from my seat! As it turned out, her behavior was explained by the execrable treatment shed sustained at the hands of the border police that afternoon. Wang certainly blew the minds of her Lincoln Center audience. They have real talent. Too much focus on what musicians look like & wear focus on the music. Nevertheless, Yuja still gave a stunning recital in Vancouver. All loaded phrases. Well, personal attitude, being cooperative or not cooperative, being humble or arrogant. Just like you. The login page will open in a new tab. By age 21, Wang was already an internationally acknowledged concert pianist, giving recitals around the world. 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