John smith - “The Virtual Piano Pedagogue” agrees with you on the “genius” attribution. See her 6 part series: th-cam.com/play/PLLA8b0NHkgjR1E_XVls35FKHjfsgbP5u4.html
@@apistosig4173 I hadn't heard of him, but sure, him too, why not? I thought this was particularly beautiful - th-cam.com/video/qTwqBVt2Clw/w-d-xo.html
Even after you've watched it ten times, you still can't believe it's humanly possible to play something so perfectly. And THEN you remember it was performed live before an audience. Impossible!!
I watch this magnificent piece every day in wonderment of both the genius of the composer and the technical marvels of Ms. Wang. Signor Scarlatti would be quite pleased to hear his work played so well.
Her clarity is at the top! This is just awesome, I listen to it at least every second day and I just like it more and more. Her dynamic range is wide which makes this piece sound more interesting. Thank you Yuja for showing me how to play K 427, by Scarlatti.
Le jeune D.Scarlatti a été avec son père à la cour des Medici à Florence lorsque Cristofiri y travaillait pour les Medici, il avait inventé le pianoforte qualques 5 ans avant. Le vieux D.Scarlatti, à la cour de Madrid, avait à sa disposition pas un mais 5 pianofortes de la reine d'Espagne. On est pas certain de sa relation avec l'instrument (le mystérieux, ça laisse la place à la fantaisie) mais on est sûr qu'il les a connu (vu et probablement joué) assez souvent dans sa vie. Le pianoforte est apparu en Allemagne, pour J.S.Bach, C.P.E.Bach et Handel, beaucoup plus tard qu'au monde où Scarlatti circulait.
That's exactly what I was thinking 😊! In romantic repertoire, I hate what she does which is completely out of style, but here and also in modern/contemporary I love her playing!! She's not the only one to play Scarlatti that well of course, but it's nice to hear that she is really good at it.
I heard two others just before this one, and they're no less good, in fact she is overpedalling and her left hand is a bit lazy playing. She over emphasizes those static trills and looses her tone in the more beautifuls part. So no, not the best and yes it's a very difficult piece, so she is still doing a good job but that's about it. Sergey Babayan is far more musical and much better left hand and clarity.
Eliane Reyes which I just listened too is also great. But I love Mrs Wang here. In romantic repertoire she is completely out of style, but in Scarlatti and modern music (like Bartok concerti!) she is really good. It's a pleasure.
a superb performance of a very frequently played piece. Nearly all players select a temp that is too fast, making the cohesion of the sections, particularly the "trumpet call" somewhat disjointed. This tempo is ideal! She has ideal taste.
@@musiclover148 I too wish I could have heard the great great composers of the past play their own pieces. Scarlatti, however never had the chance to play their compositions on a full bodied grand piano like a Steinway or Bosendorfer. Scarlatti played a harpsichord. as did Bach.
Kevin, this has become the accepted performance practice for the late baroque. besides, any rhythmic flexibility else would sound awful in this kind of texture.
Not mechanical play as fast as possible--listen to Michalengeli. No, more shallow Asian bigotry by someone shilling for the wondeful Mr. Schiff...who plays Scarlatti with a bit too much 'romantic' flair for my taste. Yuja's scrupulous and clean play is more in line with the music's Baroque roots....waaay nicer. Listen to some of the slower sonatas by her to to get the real musical measure of her superb Scarlatti playing.
I, too, love the fast, ultra-accurate playing. But has no one told her that trills and most other ornaments at that time began with the UPPER note, not the lower? For two very different, though nonetheless perfectly proper ways of how to play this music, I refer her to Glenn Gould and Scott Ross.
I too was once a stickler for the upper auxiliary rule. But when you hear truly great artists such as Richter, Heifetz, Piatagorski, Stern, Gieseiking, and numerous others., continually violate the rule, you realize how silly it is to focus attention on it. Perfectly proper ways of playing? One has only to listen to the pantheon of great musical artists and the variety in execution and interpretation to understand that each has his own notion of what is perfectly proper. And that the guidelines are just that, guidelines. The end is to make beautiful music.
+Guillermo Rosales It may also be noted that Scarlatti did many unorthodox things during his time and so starting the trill from the bottom note may not be such an anomaly after all
Other people are just jealous. And there's a lot to be jealous in her playing, plus the fact that she looks great naked and they don't. Also, a lot of people are upset that she's playing better than any man. It's a long list...
You are great, Yuja. But you need more strengh in your fingers to play this piece in my opinion, i mean hit that more, the counterpoint must be seen. You must hit the keys with percussive touch. Just think about this: this was composed for the harpsichord which doesn't allow different touching intensities, it always sounds as strong as always.
So what? It's all about historically informed interpretations. This was composed for harpshicord therefore it would make more sense if it was played more "percussively" since the harpshicord has not different touching intensensites, the note always sounds as strong as always, you can't make "piano" or "pianissimo" in the harpshicord. And that was precisely the intention of Glenn Gould when he played Bach the way he did. The strong counterpoint must be seen and it is better to play it more strong for such a thing.
It seems questionable that one must try to imitate the harpsichord when playing music written for the harpsichord on the piano. The piano is not a harpsichord, of course, but playing Scarlatti on a modern concert grand piano brings out other--and more beautiful, in my opinion--qualities in the music. Yuja Wang's feathery butterfly-like touch hear is truly "music to my ears" in this Scarlatti sonata, absolutely exquisitely rendered. I can't help but imagine that Scarlatti himself would be excited to hear his music played this beautifully on a concert grand piano. It might not be "authentic," but I'd much rather hear Scarlatti's harpsichord sonatas played on a modern concert grand. I'm not sure that absolute equality of sound from one note to the next--what you refer to in your comment on the harpsichord "which doesn't allow different touching intensities" and "always sounds as strong as always" is something that makes music more musical and beautiful. That sounds to me more like a prescription for how to make music sound more wooden.
Damian Rhea A ship has depth.....each time people don't have arguments against an interpretation they call it "lacks of depth" or too much or too less pedal......it's always the same.
I may agree at some extent,albeit if talking over machine playing this is a highend performance. Overall talking I do dislike the keyboard runners whose performances look as a mere showing off exercise to me,yet I'd like you to digit the following YT videos: Lugansky Bach Italian Concerto 3rd mov. and Benedetti Michelangeli Scarlatti Bminor sonata. I'd be kindly asking you to express your opinion about such (hurting as for my personal feeling) renditions by two great soloists from different eras. I'm still pretty doubtful about my personal dislike and sincerely wondering if I should furtherly enhance my point of view. Thanks :-)
Ivanov , però nè Horovitz nè Michelangeli si lanciarono nell'eseguire queste spericolate sonate da far venire i crampi alle dita; io le conosco bene sia al pianoforte che al clavicembalo. correggimi se sbaglio. ahahahahahaha
Scarlatti deserves to be way more popular.
+146%
Scarlatti is one of the most unrecognized musical geniuses in history .
John smith - “The Virtual Piano Pedagogue” agrees with you on the “genius” attribution. See her 6 part series: th-cam.com/play/PLLA8b0NHkgjR1E_XVls35FKHjfsgbP5u4.html
and Rameau? ? ?
@@apistosig4173 I hadn't heard of him, but sure, him too, why not? I thought this was particularly beautiful - th-cam.com/video/qTwqBVt2Clw/w-d-xo.html
Even after you've watched it ten times, you still can't believe it's humanly possible to play something so perfectly. And THEN you remember it was performed live before an audience. Impossible!!
I watch this magnificent piece every day in wonderment of both the genius of the composer and the technical marvels of Ms. Wang. Signor Scarlatti would be quite pleased to hear his work played so well.
Her clarity is at the top! This is just awesome, I listen to it at least every second day and I just like it more and more. Her dynamic range is wide which makes this piece sound more interesting. Thank you Yuja for showing me how to play K 427, by Scarlatti.
If I was you, I wouldn't tell that you're a (edited) all over the internet. Becarefull for what you post on the internet, just a reminder :)
Thanks! I have edited it and I know what you are saying and I definitely agree!
@@jessli4046 great, I edited my comment too xD
Scarlatti était vraiment un innovateur !
Ses sonates sonnent modernes et semblent avoir été composées pour le piano !
Le jeune D.Scarlatti a été avec son père à la cour des Medici à Florence lorsque Cristofiri y travaillait pour les Medici, il avait inventé le pianoforte qualques 5 ans avant.
Le vieux D.Scarlatti, à la cour de Madrid, avait à sa disposition pas un mais 5 pianofortes de la reine d'Espagne. On est pas certain de sa relation avec l'instrument (le mystérieux, ça laisse la place à la fantaisie) mais on est sûr qu'il les a connu (vu et probablement joué) assez souvent dans sa vie. Le pianoforte est apparu en Allemagne, pour J.S.Bach, C.P.E.Bach et Handel, beaucoup plus tard qu'au monde où Scarlatti circulait.
Fantastic performance! When she’s great, she’s _really_ great! 💃🏻🎹
That's exactly what I was thinking 😊! In romantic repertoire, I hate what she does which is completely out of style, but here and also in modern/contemporary I love her playing!! She's not the only one to play Scarlatti that well of course, but it's nice to hear that she is really good at it.
Watched this once again Great camera work plus her performance always excellent
È una meraviglia musica moderna di 300 anni fa eseguita in maniera splendida, bravi
Acoustically and visually exquisite.
The BEST PERFORMANCEOF k 427 I HAVE EVER HEARD!! BRAVISSIMO!!!
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I've got this sonata currently open in my Scarlatti Sonatas book on the piano. But then I listen yo Yuja and weep.
Oops same situation here...
@@ariaho2114 Me too!
She’s going at 150 beats per crotchet. Only another 50% to gain for me 😢
I’m at 100 also ! I think, gosh that’s fast, then listen to her 😳. Actually there are even faster ones on YT but i like this one best
YUJA Wang is a miracle of nature and a gift to mankind.
hahaha laughable. Heard 2 other interpretations and they were better.
A true pleasure thank you very much
superbe interprétation Five Stars ,-)
By far the best rendition of this this piece I've heard.
I heard two others just before this one, and they're no less good, in fact she is overpedalling and her left hand is a bit lazy playing. She over emphasizes those static trills and looses her tone in the more beautifuls part. So no, not the best and yes it's a very difficult piece, so she is still doing a good job but that's about it. Sergey Babayan is far more musical and much better left hand and clarity.
Eliane Reyes which I just listened too is also great. But I love Mrs Wang here. In romantic repertoire she is completely out of style, but in Scarlatti and modern music (like Bartok concerti!) she is really good. It's a pleasure.
AMAZING! Thank you for this amazing upload! :)
a superb performance of a very frequently played piece. Nearly all players select a temp that is too fast, making the cohesion of the sections, particularly the "trumpet call" somewhat disjointed. This tempo is ideal! She has ideal taste.
I mean it is noted as "as fast as possible"...
I like Florian Noack's better.
This is really really superb..
Masterly interpretation of this widely played Scarlatti Sonata ...
bravo! Once again ...
Esta pianista é extremamente talentosa.
I can't say I never thought of this before. I would be lying.
Amazing
I think even Scarlatti himself would be beaming!
I wish I could have heard him play it. I don't know what that would have been like.
@@musiclover148 I too wish I could have heard the great great composers of the past play their own pieces. Scarlatti, however never had the chance to play their compositions on a full bodied grand piano like a Steinway or Bosendorfer. Scarlatti played a harpsichord. as did Bach.
Quelle extraordinaire sonorité
El arte no se trata de velocidad, fuerza o habilidad, se trata de profundidad.
Usually I prefer piano for keyboard pieces, but I think Scarlatti really sounds best on a harpsichord!
I wish I could have heard him play it on the harpsichord. I don't know how his playing would have compared.
simply joyous - bravo
What a lovely way to handle the left hand part! She is like a female version of Andras Schiff.
No depth...in your trolling comments, indeed...
Jealousy is such a sad emotion...;-)
I didn't know left hands could do that.
👏👏👏
Just OMG!! Yuja make me whole!
qu'es-ce qu'on s'ennuie parfois dans les grandes profondeur. Ici je trouve ça fun and beautifull.
Hvem er best,Scarlatti eller Wang?
Scarlatti needs to be fast and breathtaking. Bravissimaā Belladonną
WONDERFUL!!!
magnifique !
Supreme badassery!
wow realy refresh my heart and my mind thank you
You are awesome. LOL
🎹 👌🏼
Ein eigener ialienischer Barockstil voll Leben und Verve zeichnet Scarlatti aus.
Not only is she the most beautiful piano player on the planet, she is also the f...ing best
Stay classy, my friend.
Yuja goat
Kevin, this has become the accepted performance practice for the late baroque. besides, any rhythmic flexibility else would sound awful in this kind of texture.
There's something about Yuja right?
simmer down b, all asians are attractive
She starts with a tempo but she ends with a slower bit.
Pero qué buena es Yuja !!
Wee need 247K likes to match the number!
best pianist in the world.
Really? Why?
Excellent job, if I am allowed.
Not mechanical play as fast as possible--listen to Michalengeli. No, more shallow Asian bigotry by someone shilling for the wondeful Mr. Schiff...who plays Scarlatti with a bit too much 'romantic' flair for my taste. Yuja's scrupulous and clean play is more in line with the music's Baroque roots....waaay nicer.
Listen to some of the slower sonatas by her to to get the real musical measure of her superb Scarlatti playing.
I, too, love the fast, ultra-accurate playing. But has no one told her that trills and most other ornaments at that time began with the UPPER note, not the lower? For two very different, though nonetheless perfectly proper ways of how to play this music, I refer her to Glenn Gould and Scott Ross.
I too was once a stickler for the upper auxiliary rule. But when you hear truly great artists such as Richter, Heifetz, Piatagorski, Stern, Gieseiking, and numerous others., continually violate the rule, you realize how silly it is to focus attention on it. Perfectly proper ways of playing? One has only to listen to the pantheon of great musical artists and the variety in execution and interpretation to understand that each has his own notion of what is perfectly proper. And that the guidelines are just that, guidelines. The end is to make beautiful music.
+Guillermo Rosales It may also be noted that Scarlatti did many unorthodox things during his time and so starting the trill from the bottom note may not be such an anomaly after all
Matthew Borgialli Excellent observation Matthew. Great artists don't get boxed in by rules.
John Bent It's not shure that most ornaments began with the upper note.......Nobody knows exactly.
It doesn't matter.....
John Bent Trills don't only start from the upper note. It depends upon where the line is coming from and where it is going.
Scarlatti supersonic....
Other people are just jealous. And there's a lot to be jealous in her playing, plus the fact that she looks great naked and they don't. Also, a lot of people are upset that she's playing better than any man.
It's a long list...
Are you stupid? Please tell me you didn't just say people were jealous because she looks good naked, my god lmao
lagunagreg why did you have to go and sexualize her. Smh
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You are great, Yuja. But you need more strengh in your fingers to play this piece in my opinion, i mean hit that more, the counterpoint must be seen. You must hit the keys with percussive touch. Just think about this: this was composed for the harpsichord which doesn't allow different touching intensities, it always sounds as strong as always.
JulianJules Ist's Scarlatti! not Bartok!
So what? It's all about historically informed interpretations. This was composed for harpshicord therefore it would make more sense if it was played more "percussively" since the harpshicord has not different touching intensensites, the note always sounds as strong as always, you can't make "piano" or "pianissimo" in the harpshicord. And that was precisely the intention of Glenn Gould when he played Bach the way he did. The strong counterpoint must be seen and it is better to play it more strong for such a thing.
It seems questionable that one must try to imitate the harpsichord when playing music written for the harpsichord on the piano. The piano is not a harpsichord, of course, but playing Scarlatti on a modern concert grand piano brings out other--and more beautiful, in my opinion--qualities in the music. Yuja Wang's feathery butterfly-like touch hear is truly "music to my ears" in this Scarlatti sonata, absolutely exquisitely rendered. I can't help but imagine that Scarlatti himself would be excited to hear his music played this beautifully on a concert grand piano. It might not be "authentic," but I'd much rather hear Scarlatti's harpsichord sonatas played on a modern concert grand. I'm not sure that absolute equality of sound from one note to the next--what you refer to in your comment on the harpsichord "which doesn't allow different touching intensities" and "always sounds as strong as always" is something that makes music more musical and beautiful. That sounds to me more like a prescription for how to make music sound more wooden.
Yuja is the hottest chick in the whole world no doubt!
What's the rush? Yes of Technique. No on Depth.
Damian Rhea A ship has depth.....each time people don't have arguments against an interpretation they call it "lacks of depth" or too much or too less pedal......it's always the same.
Bartók recorded 427 in 1929 on the piano. Am trying to like YW, but Bartók was better. This is empty note-rolling.
I may agree at some extent,albeit if talking over
machine playing this is a highend performance.
Overall talking I do dislike the keyboard runners
whose performances look as a mere showing off
exercise to me,yet I'd like you to digit the following YT videos:
Lugansky Bach Italian Concerto 3rd mov. and Benedetti Michelangeli Scarlatti Bminor sonata.
I'd be kindly asking you to express your opinion about such (hurting as for my personal feeling) renditions by two great soloists from different eras. I'm still pretty doubtful about my personal
dislike and sincerely wondering if I should furtherly enhance my point of view. Thanks :-)
Not so fast, young lady....
Ivanov , però nè Horovitz nè Michelangeli si lanciarono nell'eseguire queste spericolate sonate da far venire i crampi alle dita; io le conosco bene sia al pianoforte che al clavicembalo. correggimi se sbaglio. ahahahahahaha
Too slow.
😀
Very elementary
Like you?
Typewritter is better!
This is TH-cam. talk is cheap.
As are so many other trolls 'Patrizia'. Yours is just stupidly shallow...
Listen again. Her playing is extraordinarily nuanced. 😎🎹
Yuja Wang is irritating because she is always trying to show off her piano athleticism. How interpretation?
always? you are dumb. Stop listening !
Trolls of Yuja are so irritating because they are always showing off their musical stupidity and bias...
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