Yuja Wang: Prokofiev - Piano Concerto No. 3 in C major, Op. 26 (Claudio Abbado, LUCERNE FESTIVAL)
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- Live recording at the Lucerne Festival, Summer 2009
Concert Hall of the KKL Luzern, August 2009
Yuja Wang - soloist
Lucerne Festival Orchestra
Claudio Abbado - conductor
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Chapters:
00:00 Sergei Prokofiev - Piano Concerto No. 3 in C major, Opus 26
01:00 I. Andante - Allegro
09:53 II. Tema con variazioni
19:03 III. Allegro ma non troppo
Whenever Claudio Abbado conducts the Lucerne Festival Orchestra, music lovers are in for a very special event. Such was the case in the summer of 2009 when the charismatic Italian conductor opened Lucerne's tradition-rich Festival with a concert featuring Mahler's First Symphony and Prokofiev's Third Piano Concerto. In 2003 Abbado, together with Artistic and Executive Director Michael Haefliger, founded the orchestra, which consists of internationally renowned soloists and chamber musicians - just as did its model, the elite body of musicians that Arturo Toscanini gathered around hirn at the Festival's founding in 1938. lt was with this first-class ensemble that Abbado offered a vividly inspired interpretation of the Mahler. In truth - as the audience's response demonstrated - it left nothing to be desired. The twenty-two-year-old Chinese Pianist Yuja Wang likewise earned enthusiastic applause for her account of the Prokofiev Concerto, which she played with character and nuanced expression.
The theme of nature served es the guiding thread for all the programming choices during the summer of 2009 - a theme with obvious relevance for the LUCERNE FESTIVAL, which is held amid one of the most beautitul landscapes of Europe: its concerts incIude unforgettable views of Lake Lucerne and Alpine panoramas. This theme, es it happens, has eminent musical significance es well: 'Like a sound of nature' is the direction Mahler inscribed at the very beginning of the First Symphony. - เพลง
This is 22 years old Yuja Wang´s superb interpretation of Prokofiev´s 3rd Piano Concerto.
Yuja had first met Maestro Abbado in Juni 2008 in Paris. In an interview with China's television in September 2012, Yuja tells of the meeting that led to the performance to be seen now in the video:
"In Juni 2008 I was in Paris to replace pianist Murray Perahia. After the concert, my acquaintance took me to Claudio Abbado´s birthday. He introduced me to Abbado and asked if Abbado wanted to listen to a fresh CD from a talented young pianist. Abbado said, ´We may listen to it now for five minutes.´ He, however, listened to the whole track , which was Liszt's B minor Sonata, until the end (32 minutes). After that, Abbado said, ´I want to invite her to play at the opening ceremony of my Lucerne Music Festival.´
Yuja then played Prokofiev´s 3rd Piano Concerto with Abbado at the Lucerne Music Festival in August 2009 and performed many times with Abbado until his death in January 2014.
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Lovely anecdote.. Thanks for posting.. #RIPMaestroAbado
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Prokofiev was a genius.
Maybe because this piano concerto was written by Prokofiev? 😂
😂
Yuja Wang is a genius
Gabriele Petouchoff sumin too
And and too proud
She was only 22/23 here...insane! Love her.
Unbelievable!
Wow...what an unappreciative, unresponsive audience for such a truly magnificent performance. Her performance of this piece is stunning...and the audience was a dud.....
+Popo Deeply and ultimately agree!
+Popo B Yes indeed. Almost embarrassing unapreciative audience. Never mind. They did not know how lucky they were being there - and perhaps present of other reasons than music. The festival is a tradition. Good taste :)
Too bad their seats weren't rigged to electrocute them at the end of the performance.
I think no problem. Yuja have many fans. They can not applause too much, with the wife beside. Or the wife not b too interested
+Popo B It seemed quite good to me - they had her coming back twice and were applauding; I think perhaps the sound level wasn't high compared to the music but that was quite possibly due to the microphone positions.
I don’t think the audience fully appreciated what they have just witnessed. Yuja, that was beyond outstanding!
Yuja Wang is in a class of her own. Claudio Abbado in a class of his own. We'll miss him. And Prokofiev in a class of his own. The three of them together. Wow! The orchestra was terrific.
Bennett Markel Are you seriously comparing a hand waver to a great composer and a virtuosa pianist? Please.
+darren motise I agree with +Beenet Markel about Abbado. You tend to lose sight of his contribution because of his lack of ego. He inspired musicians rather than dictating to them. This was especially true of the young Yuja Wang. He recognized her mature musical intelligence (even at such a young age) and encouraged Yuja to express herself freely, something I doubt she would have had the nerve to do with most distinguished conductors. Claudio's genius here is his ability to listen to what Yuja is trying to achieve and transmit to the orchestra what they should be doing to follow Yuja's lead. It is difficult to think of another conductor able to do this as skillfully, and the result is an outstanding performance by all concerned. Abbado was probably Yuja's favorite conductor, and she was devastated to learn of his passing.
On the audience reaction, I do not think they were unappreciative. The Swiss are not as demonstrative as, say, the Americans. By all accounts, the reviews of the performance were uniformly extremely positive.
darren motise He's not comparing them to one another but rather to their contemporaries.
Perfection.!
@@djmotise I too once thought being a conductor wasn't difficult. Maybe you can watch Benjamin Zander's conducting masterclasses and you'll understand the difference a greact conductor makes👍🏻
It’s just insane... She is another level. What a amazing performance..
Amazing performance. I bet she's more talented than all of the 150 people who gave thumbs down.
Prokofiev is a great Alchemist of the piano.
She is a spectacular Alchemist of Prokofiev‘s music
In this performance ,
all is far superior splendor
Her capability is magnificent
Beautiful. I first heard this Concerto in 1971. Yuja's talent is breath taking
That Swiss audience is so reserved. I would have been jumping out of my seat, shouting bravo!
Brava?
That's why European orchestras refuse to tour in Brazil
I felt that this was one of the rare times when the performer and the orchestra were really synced musically. Loved it.
Me, too
Boliver Allmon not rare at all with Abbado.
@@robertocollo2890 Exactly. Claudio knew the capabilities of musicians, and how to get the best out of them. He totally respected Yuja's insights into the music. He knew the way to the best performance was to push the young and insecure Yuja into taking the lead, and interpreting the piece as she felt it. He relegated his role to understanding what Yuja was trying to achieve, and transmitting that to the orchestra. The orchestra responded. Claudio was definitive proof that telepathy to a degree exists. It was the combination of Yuja's insights and superb piano skills, Claudio's genius as a conductor, and Claudio's ability to subjugate his ego in the pursuit of the best possible performance that led to this result.
6:48 for the part in twoset's video! Yuja played it so well
Twosetters everywhere I’m proud😪❤️
Which video?
Twoset 🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮
What I always love about Yuja's playing is that she always performs right on the edge
Always exceptional always wild animal tamed to fine vertuosity
@Momentof Music absolutely agree with you there
My kind of rock concert.
This is a gem. The orchestra are in top form and obviously enjoying themselves immensely. Yuja is playing superbly, and she too is obviously having a ball. She is a delight to watch. This has made my day.
The delicate hands and fingers of a GENIUS at the keyboard!
Completely transported to another world! So whimsical, energetic, powerful!! So dynamic, playful yet poetic and sensitive, Yuja Wang is a firecracker! Keep coming back to this one.
In this performance - "knackered"!
I just love the pianist, her subtleness and the profound understanding of the music she plays.
The clarity and expression she puts in each bar of music is just amazing.
Fabulous !!! One of the best live performance ever.... This sleeping audience do not deserve what happened this night. Abbado and Wang deserve a triumph not tepid applause....
Magnificent Yuha Wang, the Director and Orchestra
C'mon, this is in Switzerland
And did you see ONE young person in the entire audience?
What a tame audience reaction for such an incredible performance! They are like (imagine snooty rich voice) "well, I suppose we should keep clapping... oh there she comes out again... splendid."
Agreed.
Where's the one insolent man who yells "Bravo!" unintelligibly right afterward?
@@stitchyduck how is that insolent?
Agree with you. For me the best performance of this beauty piano Concerto. Yuja is from another planet, incredible pianist.
I think that they are simply dumbfounded Nick!
Orchestra, conductor, soloist all in perfect rapport--transcendent!
Truly beauty ! I love Yuja Wang !
It is so wonderful to see such a talent so realized at a young age. Her interpretation of Prokofiev is as good as it gets.
We can all have our favourite performances of this piece. For me, Yuja's talent is huge and as she matures she will bring so much more to pieces like this. But let's not criticise what she chooses to wear, shall we? She's a remarkable talent, as this performance shows (with the great and much lamented CA at the helm), and we should be celebrating this. Those who don't like skimpy dresses should look away and listen to how much she brings to the music. Brava, Yuja!
+ComposerInUK Strongly agree with you
***** You're right, Coockie. She is allowed to be talented and attractive at the same time! Although I've never mentioned that - it's only those who close their ears and leer with their eyes who seem to have an objection. Thank you for your comment and for your support. All good wishes...
+ComposerInUK Here the dress chosen is appropriate, however sometimes the message she gives her audience with her attire is " I'll be taking customers in the red light district after the concert", and that takes away from her performance and credibility imho
martha jane I'm sorry you feel that way, Martha. I think a woman has a right to dress in a way she feels most comfortable. But there is a component of 'sex sells' in some of her appearances, I can certainly see that. But of her glorious musicianship, there is no doubt. All good wishes...
composer InUK,
Have a wonderful Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
For me, it is one of the best 5 performances of "Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 3". Recordings and videos are good.
Argerichs recordings are definitely the best
One of the best recordings i have heard in my lifetime. Yuja wang is the greatest pianist today in my opinion
Tamas Moldovan I think so and feel sorry for our men.
Prokofiev has such a vast/abstract imagination when it comes to composing music. The unexpected chord changes with unexpected tempo changes are really something. Thank you mr Prokofiev for composing such high quality music for the world to enjoy.
Pity. More years should be given to this incredible pair--Yuja and Abbado.
This gal is the "treasure of the 21st century". May God and his angels always watch over her---and guide her footsteps [Jeremiah 10:23 & Isaiah 54:13]. It was a divine power that created a soul like hers!
The end is a complete explosion, probably the most maniac finale ever written! WOW!!!!!
What prodigious effort by Yuja Wang, Claudio Abbado and the Lucerne Orchestra. The focus and concentration in producing such a difficult composition.
Untouchable, unbreakable and so much heart and so much spirit. Yuga Wang is some one to listen to.
It's Yuja ;)
Shasha Lin. Talent and heart, make it an undeniably great.
+Daniel Rios Some people check out Yuja Wang videos to get a good look at her shapely legs. If these legs are not displayed, the video gets a "thumbs down."
Ramon O. Yuja Wang, is physically very attractive. There are millions of beautiful people on this planet. Question: How many can play any instrument with such passion? How many can effectively through their talent move your soul. She is more than just a set of legs. She is special.
Daniel Rios -- Of course, you are correct. BUT people will differ and argue a lot with each other, when judging and comparing a pianist's performance (interpretation, expression, depth, spirit and errors). OTOH, where legs are concerned, EVERYONE will agree that Ms Wang has a great set of legs. The bottomline is that I will admit that I am not an expert (or professional) critic of a pianist's performance, but I am an expert in judging her legs.
I've known this piece intimately for some 40 years... And this performance made me go WOW!!!!
A remarkable performance under the expert guidance of Abbado. The look of pleased triumph on her face when she took her first bow reveals how passionate she felt about this work. Also how momentarily exhausted she was! She will go on to other performances of this work during her life, but I bet she will remember this one for ever.
I am sure you are correct, Pieta; All three elements were totally on top of their game, and fed off one another, completely galvanised as a whole
Unbelievable. What a piece, what a player. I’ve booked to see her in London May, 2021
1:07 - I. Andante - Allegro
9:58 - II. Tema con variazioni
19:07 - III. Allegro ma non troppo
Matteo Generani thanks
Muchas Gracias.
Don't know what words to choose.......she brings all the senses together, very powerful!
2nd movement of this concerto is my favorite Prokofiev missive. It's him at his playful, puckish, tongue-in-cheek best. Never tire of hearing it. Thanks Yuja, Maestro Abbado,
and the Lucerne Festival Players!
No cap this is the best piano concerto ever
Снова на этом финале выступают слёзы на глазах. Спасибо, Господь, что есть в мире Прокофьев) Браво.
Abbado has the sensitivity and dynamic range to provide ravishing passages in support of an obviously inspired Yuja Wang whose playing is equal in range and sensitivity. DGG recordings are always over-engineered which was a disservice to Abbado. This DVD which I have purchased reveals the marvel of Prokofief. One of the greatest musical achievements available to us: a great pianist, a great composer and a great conductor with a fully engaged orchestra. Be very grateful!!!
I love this concerto and I love it when Yuja plays it. A fascinating artist who is going to give us enormous pleasure over the coming years.
Wow, the first movement is beautiful as hell!
6:43 - 9:50 has always been one of my fav pieces of music ever!
Concertmaster is so amazing!
It's amazing how the same score sounds so differently. Martha Argerich's version is another universe.
Totally agree
Come on! More beautiful colorful piano sound than Argerich and Yuja Wang=Wilhelm Kempff Emil Gilels Artur Rubinstein Radu Lupu Vladimir Ashkenazy! More Powerful Louder than Argerich and Yuja Wang=Mikhail Pletnev Supernova Explosion Power!( Prokofiev piano concerto no 1 by Pletnev!) The Second Loudest pianist was Lazar Berman! More Genius than Argerich and Yuja Wang=Sviatoslav Richter Solomon Cutner Grigory Sokolov Maurizio Pollini Alexei Lubimov Stanislav Igolinsky!
Yuja Wang in the houuuuuse!!
such question. wow.
just magnificent ! unbelievable performance. She has magic!
YUYA WANG , YOU ARE THE BEST ! ...
This combination of Abbado and Lucerne and Female pianists.... is a winning one. Fantastic performance. From all concerned.
The audience accepting.
the most accomplished performance of this concerto. The orchestra, the pianist and the conductor are insanely enjoying making music. Look at the violinist behind Yuja during the last seconds on the third movement, he is totally having fun. They make enjoy it more than never before. I wish it was available in 1080p.
アバド・ルッェン祝祭管弦の伴奏は素晴らしい！ユジャ・ワンの個性が活きる。ユジャ・ワンのピアノは思いっきり弾いている感じの
時は伝わってくるものがある、アバトは個性派と組むのが本当に上手い、単に合わしているのではなく、音楽が生きる。
Beautiful performance as she always does on this piece. Very tough crowd though. Something tells me that the only time some of them come to their feet is to pour another glass of Chateau Lafite.
Jace Vek They are a sedate crowd, aren't they? Did I see Kofi Annan in the audience? But, as you say, a very tough crowd!
ComposerInUK I think you're right about Annan, at 29:33.
Yuja Wang
Es una niña, bellísima y fuera de serie. !!
+iwtmltyb
They fired them all. Too many suspicious Islamists between them.
well its the swiss
SHEER DELIGHT IN TEMPOS FULL OF GRACE, POWER & NOBILITY
A very fine performance from Mr Abbado and his ensemble.
Incredible Performance by an amazing talent. The dress is tasteful and appropriate for the performance. Yuja is gorgeous and people might want to remind themselves that their eyes may be seeing her beauty and calling it a skimpy dress. I think she was stellar in all respects the sheer tempo and accuracy of the first movement. She's fabulous, Well done!
Yuja Wang has mastered EVERY kind of music.
Prokofiev is so generous with us! So much music, so much beauty! And so well executed
By so creative!
Superbe performance ! La grâce et la féminité alliées au talent, quel régal...
En este concierto, la mágica Yuja nos deleita una vez más con su característica energía, sentimiento y savoir faire. Acompañada por esa excelente orquesta bajo la dirección de uno de los mejores directores de los últimos tiempos, el ya desaparecido Abbado nos introduce en el espíritu de Prokofieff. Bravo, Yuja; bravo, orquesta del Festival; bravo, Claudio!...magnífica interpretación.
Who ever said that orientals aren't superior? This gal makes the others look like amateurs. She's the world's best--so lean back and enjoy the heavenly music. I worship her toenail clippings--BRAVO!!!!
Just... wow!!!
Yuja is AMAZING here!
Wonderful! It's lucky this Live performance has been recorded. What a wonderful Orchestra, What a Conductor, What a Yujia , speechless performance! Wow !!!
26:15 - the climax.
Yuja Wang under Abbado and Lucerne Orchestra was wondefull. The pite is that Abbado going! All Classic music listener, like me, are filling his absense!
This was pure perfection!!
Very moving to see a very young Yuja Wang performing Prokofiev with the great Claudio Abbado. She has the perfect touch playing Prokofiev and I enjoyed seeing her perform his third piano concerto in 2018 in London at the BBC Proms!!
Bravo. So beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
out of this world playing of a beautiful, strong piece & Claudio Abbado: I am speechless. I thought he was at his best in Mahler...
Prokofiev was such an incredible composer. When I was younger (teens) I had difficulty in understanding him yet at the same time his music held a fascination which now has developed into a great love for many of his compositions. I much prefer this concerto to some of the more standard over performed works.
Amazing performance! I think the best of this piece I have heard.
Watching it second time is even better. Yuja is phenomenal! Thank you.
Absolutely Outstanding! BRAVO!
A truly transforming experience. Thanks for sharing. Shared.
My favourite concerto!
Lian Leung I'm totally addicted to this piece
Amazing!
Maestro Claudio Abbado, how we miss you! I have listened to you conducting in New York, London, Berlin and Salzburg. will never see you anymore. This wonderful performance of Yuja Wang , you really knew how to pick the best performer, every concert you have conducted was heavenly beautiful.
BRAVO YUJA!!! Hermosa Dama y Gran Pianista. Te Amo!
This is, quite simply, a total joy to behold! Wonderful!
Endings of the 1st and 3rd movements 🥶🥶🥶
Very power performance. Beautiful.
Bravo! I love her performance of the Prokofiev 2nd Piano Concerto also (especially the one with Gustavo Dudamel). She is awesome!
Simply magnificent.
Wow! Brilliant, beautiful & elegant! Amazing piece and amazing performance! Brava!
AMAZING!!! FANTASTIC!
It is often easy to forget the author of this work when it is performed so beautifully. Nevertheless, it is a genuine privilege to see this level of ability combined with that tender awareness rendered by exquisite hands and their exquisite owner.
Excellent! Superb technique and honest passion!
I love this performance. Concertmaster's face expresses my own emotions each time I hear it.
Just amazing !!!
What a shining rendition of this concert, what a gem.
Este concerto para piano de Prokofiev é o meu favorito. É moderno sem ser desarvorado. E Yuja Wang não nega fogo! Bravo! Bravíssimo!
Wonderful performance!
Wonderful piece, stunning performance, and the Lucerne Festival Orchestra absolutely great. Bravi !
I keep watching this video, and truly the height of genius
A magical, utterly amazing, jaw droppingly good composition! It's played superbly here, too.
Wow fantastic!
magnifica performance!!!