Tchaikovsky would be so happy with this lady and the whole orchestra.

What a fantastic time we all live in. Had you been alive in 1874/5, when this concerto was written, you would have been lucky to have heard it four or five times in your whole life. Now, even on KZfaq we can contrast and compare hundreds of versions and hear it played by out favourite pianist whenever we want. We are allowed to disagree on whom is our favourite, but isn't it wonderful that we have the opportunity to choose...?

Pianist looks beautiful. Super cute hair cut, looks great, and infinitely talented. Who in their right mind would ever criticize anything about this performance? We've heard this a million times, but super appreciated her performance. Absolutely loved it.

Wow. What a talent. And for those criticizing her outfit, she's a rock star of classical music. She can wear whatever she wants. She certainly delivers the goods musically. I happen to like her dress in this performance, and I think she's a beautiful woman. But there's also lots of videos of other performances where she's wearing long, elegant gowns. Just bask in the greatness of a generational talent and enjoy the artistry.

Written by unearthly genius; played by a surreal talent!

She is the most talented performer that I have ever seen!!! I do not look at her dresses, I look at her hands!!!! Like no other pianist!!!

THIS IS THE MOST EXTROARDINARY PERFORMANCE OF THIS WORK I HAVE EVER HEARD. AND I HAVE HEARD MANY. CLIBURN LAUNCHED IT TO THE ENTIRE WORLD. AND YUJA HURLED IT EVEN FURTHER INTO THE HEAVENS. TOO BEAUTIFUL FOR WORDS.

I have listened to MANY MANY versions of this song for a very very long time and this is the FIRST ive ever heard that both orchestra and pianist are top notch. My goodness. I play piano and this was always the song i wanted to master and perform (obviously not likely in this lifetime) i dont care WHAT shes wearing- she is AMAZING!!!

If Tchaikovsky is listening to her, he would be shocked to hear the technical possibilities his creation could engender. The modern 21st century flair this top pianist has infused into his piece has breathed new energy and longevity for the future generations! Love it!

Awesome performance!! ... Yuja is one of the best... All by memory.. Her magical fingers running on the keys, with intensity!!.. Have been following her career for many years..... Her performances convey such passion & feelings. Thanks for posting. 🙏❤️

Перед нами - бессмертное творение великого гения, вот уже более полутора веков сводящее с ума немыслимой красотой, эпичностью, потрясающей патетикой, фантастическим лиризмом. А на сцене - хрупкая, миниатюрная, миловидная девушка в удивительно красивом, коротком красном платье и элегантной обуви на высочайшем каблуке. Господи, как же она справится с этим сложнейшим произведением? Ведь для его исполнения требуется колоссальная энергия и невероятный внутренний драйв, помноженные на незаурядную физическую силу. Такие мысли могут прийти в голову, если не знать, кто перед вами. Но эту космического таланта девушку обожают меломаны всего земного шара. Она - лучшая на планете в мире фортепианного искусства. Имя её - Юджа Ванг. И в следующую секунду она снесет звуковой лавиной головы всем слушателям и зрителям в зале, а затем - и любому, кто будет слушать и смотреть её выступление. А далее вы станете внимать звуковым волнам сердцем и душой, впитывая всё величие и совершенство музыкальной ткани непревзойдённого шедевра в блестящей интерпретации несравненной Юджи, потому что по силе, мощи и красоте музыкального обворожения этой волшебнице клавиш нет равных среди людей! Да здравствует Юджа Ванг, единственная и неповторимая! ❤

How can anyone touch those keys so lightly? How can anyone move their fingers so quickly? I always enjoyed Horowitz, but he has been replaced by Yuja who not only has the mechanics of the piece, but also gives us the emotion that Tchaikovsky imagined and wrote. Miss Wang has captured my heart and admiration. She makes me giggle with sheer delight when she plays~!

Red dress against a backdrop of black tuxedos and gowns. Love the contrast and her free spirit, not to mention her playing.

I cannot imagine the countless hours, days, weeks, months, years, decades of total and complete dedication it takes to be able to play incredible pieces of music like this one, and hit every single note crisply and cleanly in front of a packed auditorium.

Wow, I am drawn back to this exquisite performance again and again, after listening to other past and present first-rated pianists. For me Yuja's amazingly brilliant phrasing with such clarity and sensitivity is second to none. Her tempi are right on the spot, sensibly and emotively punctuate the lyrical layers of each movement. Moreover her excellent pedal work, which is not usually recognized, completes the incredible sonority. But perhaps most of all Yuja's exceptional display of the harmonization and musical unity between her as the soloist and the orchestra is a rarity among her generation of performers. Not only does she attentively and intentionally listen to the orchestra but actually as a result step down when the orchestra has the carrying melody or when the orchestra has a solo instrumental part. Such intelligence and humility!!

Most talented and beautiful one will ever see on the classical piano keys! A million thanks to the one above for dropping her down from Heaven in our lifetime! Pyotr

This is simply God given - what a gift to enjoy this heaven on Earth. Thank you all

Yuja Wang was new for me, though I have listen to many Tchaikovsky piano #1 in the last 60 years. I had low expectations, likely to be another sterile, mechanical performance. I was delighted for her nuanced, poetic performance! She also was a fine technician, with power when called for. Mainly, she was at one with Tchaikovsky. Thanks KZfaq for giving me access to her performance.

How can a human remember so many notes and present it with such sensibility, vitality, and accuracy. Yija must be a superhuman or a being from another planet.

This woman is an astoundingly great musician. It is that simple. The notion that she is all glitz and no substance is sheer nonsense. Just listen to her touch in the opening of the second movement. Sublime.

She seems to be at one with the music, and shows so much joy throughout. At 25:58 and again at 35:58 she's actually dancing! Not once does she resort to the all-too-familiar over-strained facial expressions and gyrations that so many classical musicians use as if to call attention to how great they are (rather than how great the *music* is). Listen to how graceful she presents the arpeggios at 2:00 - 2:45! Other pianists attack those arpeggios with an overbearing menace, forcing their will upon the piano and beating the instrument into submission. Not Yuja. She and the piano seem to be equal partners focused on dancing the night away, utterly losing themselves in the *music*! Yes, her technical ability is amazing, but it is the joy with which she brings to the entire work - slow and quiet passages as well as loud and triumphant - that I like best.

This fabulous lady is a considerable way past being a genius. We watch her arms, hands and fingers as she conjures this perfection seemingly out of thin air, and the conductor has balanced the orchestra with her so beautifully that this is far and away my favourite rendition.

I have never seen Yuja playing with a music sheet in front of her, she blows my mind with her memory and playing skills, her parents must be 20 feet tall from been proud of having this great pianist.

I don't think it's been mentioned here, but Yuja Wang has, imo, THE most beautiful hands.. strong, upright (not flat), graceful, expressive in themselves.

Still awestruck every time I watch this performance. The absolute control she has over the keyboard is beyond words. Bravo, bravo!

6 years later, this is still the best Tchaikovsky Paino Concerto I have heard. Yujia has magic hands, best illustrated in the finally, relaxed but with control and confidence. I am blessed.

Yuja Wang is easily the most interesting artist on the stages of the world. With a first rate imagination, respect for music, remarkable stage presence and keyboard manners make her the great genius she is. A happy human being.

As someone said in another of her brilliant performances captured on video, this is superhuman genius. The length of the concerto, the speed and precision of the most difficult passages, the dynamic control she exhibits, being in musical sync with the orchestra, and doing so with her natural flair, beauty, and obviously enjoying the fun and challenge of it all tells us that this is what she was placed on earth for, and for all of us lucky enough to realize what we are witnessing, we are all the better for it. She is one of the things right now that make us grateful to be alive.

One of the most beautiful pieces in classical music!

34:45 - I don't think I've heard these octave passages articulated so ferociously (and perfectly)!

Прекрасное исполнение, нет слов высказать восхищения музыкантам , дирижеру, пианистке за ту выразительность звучания каждой ноты этого гениального концерта великого композитора. Можно удивляться молодости солистки , но факт есть фактом она не просто механически играет на рояле, она передает все нюансы звучания и темпа произведения. Можно сказать она также гениальна как исполнитель. Привет из Киева.

What a fantastic performance. Yuja Wang is a goddess. An Amazon woman. Powerful and extraordinary. My expectations of the orchestra were low but am blown away by their playing. Really incredible. They accompany the soloist perfectly. Bravo and Brava to All.

Emotionally she is bringing me to musicals levels I have not been before. The way she plays on that hughe and difficult instrument is fenomenal. Blessed by having Mrs. Yuja wang among us in times where music💝💝 is probably one of the best healing tools in these disturbing times.

No doubt this is a superlative performance of this piece, certainly one of the best ever done. Congratulations to the orchestra, conductor, and Yuja.

That finale... I seriously almost fell off my chair. And I think this is the third time I've heard her play this piece just today. Goosebumps, tears in my eyes and I'm absolutely out of breath. Every hair on my arms and legs and necks is alert and my brain is a swirling mess. What a brilliant performance!

The Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra is a Finnish broadcast orchestra based in Helsinki, and the orchestra of the Finnish Broadcasting Company. The orchestra primarily gives concerts at the Helsinki Music Centre. Primary funding comes from television licence fees from the Finnish population.Hannu Petteri Lintu is a Finnish conductor. Lintu studied piano and cello at the Turku Conservatory and at the Sibelius Academy. Wikipedia

In the film Amadeus, Mozart says “I am a vulgar man, but I assure you my music is not”. Yuja is not vulgar and surely her music is not. It is sublime. Her music serves as a gift to us all to lift our spirit to experience the Soul.

The multi-angle shooting of Yuja's recital shows both how difficult of this Tchaikovsky work and how gifted Yuja are.

Listened to other versions over the year probably over a hundred times, and this is, by far, the best and I cannot stop keep coming back to it.

Estuviste hace poco en la Argentina. Te amamos!!!!!! Sos una genia!!!!! Volvé!!!!!!!

WOW I am speechless. Ms. Wang is probably among the best pianists of our lifetime, so expressive and in the meantime so crystal-clear. I really wonder how anyone could criticize her art...probably they have never played the piano in their life, cause otherwise they would immediately understand how unreachable performances like this one are. Thanks for uploading this video!

Yu Ja Wang: Superb in personality, looks, intelligence and talent and that dress should go in the Classical Music Hall Of Fame!

Incredible, unbelievably talented Yuja Wang. And drop dead beautiful as a side benefit. I love the way she plays the piano, her lively interpretation, her looks and the way she dresses. A true virtuosa rock star, all in one. If anyone needs proof that there are true wonders of the world, you need look no further. Here she is! ❤

She certainly understands and executes "pianissimo" with greater control than any pianist I've ever heard. and I've heard many~!

Her artistry and mastery make others look like talentless slackers. I am mesmerized and thoroughly delighted by Ms. Wang's magnificent performance...and may I say...brought to tears! Thank you so very much for this post.

OMG. Bravo indeed. My soul just exploded. I've never been so moved by this piece before. A shining light in the darkness of a fearful world. My Heart will continue reverberate to this as I sleep. Thank you, Yuja Wang.

I can listen to Yuja Wang playing piano all day long without getting bore or tire. What a blessing to have such a wonderful young musician to live among us today!

She’s the only musician at her performances who doesn’t have sheet music in front of her, she also has the most difficult part and always performs flawlessly. What an amazing talent.

We could listen to this the entire day.

I'm almost 80. Never heard or saw her till a few days ago here on KZfaq. Like an elixir of life. So refreshing, cute, and fun not to mention her incredible talent. If I were young again she soon would have a boyfriend. If she likes girls too, she has the personality to take it all in. I thank her for the renewed pleasure she has thrown into my life.

0:32 I. Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso 22:26 II. Andantino semplice 29:30 III. Allegro con fuoco

Tanto Yuja como Lang acercan la musica clasica a todos los publicos, algo que cuando era pequeña no ocurria y tengo 73 años, ahora podemos oir cualquier pieza musical gracias a internet y estos jovenes grandes concertistas que sin restricciones la difunden . Gracias por ello. Sus ejecuciones son tan extraordinarias que dejan sin palabras. Geacias por compartir.

Finally one conductor who can follow Yuja's absolutely musical fire … without wavering .. what a great interpretation of this eternal marvel of musical composition ...

I don't care what anyone says about her clothes or appearance. Fact is, she is an amazing talent. Wish I could play like her.

I rate Ms. Wang No.1 among young pianists. If all goes well she will be in the top 10 of all time.

Love her virtuosity, her articulate detail, her supreme elegant interpretation , phrasing melodic grasp of this masterpiece .....and oh yes and love her little red dress, heels hair cut and sheer beauty inside and out she is out of this world..Brava.

Unbelievable. What a performance. Such clarity and detail in every note...never muddled, never hides behind pedal or the orchestra. She plays with every passage with confidence and passion. Tremendous octaves, too. I love how halfway through them the conductor just kind of slowly rotates and watches her. Yuja is still so young and I can't wait to see what kind of greatness she has yet to achieve.

She is absolutely the most amazing artist of our time. I'm a very lucky listener and please protect this genius from the nasty world out there! Great art gives great people. Yuja Wang lives forever. Million thanks.

I am awe struck every time I hear this masterpiece played with such a gifted muscians and pianist. We are so fortunate to live in this time to hear these wonderful and timless pieces from the masters of these compositions.❤

Remember, for females, the proper expression is "Brava!", and please feel free to shout it after anything Yuja Wang performs!

I heard Yuja Wang play at UCSB about ten years ago and was blown away by the sheer strength and beauty of her artistry. There is no one like her. She came stomping onstage in high heels and a short little dress, so cute, but the moment she started to play I was completely entranced by the music that soared from the piano.

Это исполнение, пианистка и оркестр мне очень понравились. Успехов девушке!!!

Браво ЮЯ! Браво дирижор и оркестр! БРАВО русский композитор Чайковский концерт-1! Спасибо!

Yuja Wang is the most talented Keyboard Master you’ll ever find whether in person, on KZfaq, or any other medium! As I am an Amateur Chopin fanatic, I’ve yet to find any other artist as sensational as a performer as Yuja! Whenever I get a whim for laidback enjoyment, I always dial up Ms Wang to fill the bill! What a major dichotomy! I always dreamed of playing the ivories like what we are witnessing here., However, it is not to be because without the formal taught method, I just winged it for eight (8) decades and it sounds okay but, not at all like Yuja Wang of course! Ok

A superb performance of timeless Tchaikovsky by Yuja Wang and The Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra!

This is one of those videos that you just look at for a quick 5 minutes.........and have to watch right to the end !! I have lost count of the times I have watched the amazing Yuja Wang play this Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto, always a lovely experience.

I am absolutely delighted to hear these performances from such a beautiful personality/ she displays 100% concentration right up to the end of the final note. Brilliant technique and once again, every note place with artful precision. Ignore the idiotic remarks from ‘pundits’: have you seen octave technique like this before? Argerich? Vaszary? Effortless and poised. Thank you Ms Wang and the Finns!

I think she plays this beautifully!!!! So moving and I can feel the emotion!!!!! Such a range of volume is amazing!!!! Takes one into the depth of the music!!!!

Considering I grew up with Horowitz/Toscanini and Sviatoslav Richter/Karajan. THIS is one of THE BEST and I'm 56 years old

I enjoyed hearing Yuja Wang play. She plays so elegantly and so beautifully. Her wrist is totally relaxed, and she is able to play fast things so well. I loved it! 😍❤😊💐

Not just anyone can pull off wearing a minidress, especially in the world of classical music. Yuja is not your typical pianist. Her show of skin is indicative of a healthy modern woman. Confidently talented and very attractive. I believe she is a wonderful addition to the world of music. Nothing disrespectful here. 100% classy beauty.

Wunderbar! Eine wahre Abbildung des Herzens des Menschen!

Yuja Wang is without doubt the modern ''It Girl'' of the piano world and I would sooner see her perform on stage than any other pianist in the world today. I hope she gets to appear on the BBC Proms in London this year playing a really good piece of music, she would be an absolute sensation to those who have not heard or seen her before, mark my words, Yuja Wang is on course to be the No 1 pianist in all the world within the next 5 years !!

There are only 3 types of people that would criticize Ms. Wang for her attire. 1. Lesser musicians jealous of her. 2. Women jealous of her raw beauty. 3. Men who's wives are standing over them as they type a response to this video.

Bravo Yuja!

Came here for the great music and discovered Yuja Wang thank you very much !

Yuja Wang can wear whatever she is comfortable in, as long as she has that wonderful music in her soul and that powerful technique in her hands.

One of the most poetic versions I've ever heard of this masterpiece. Almost thought I was listening to the Schumann concerto at several moments. Also appreciate that Yuja expresses her emotions thru the music, not thru exaggerated body movements and pained facial expressions (Lang Lang). Yuja is a truly great musician.

Genius composer, and a genius pianist that truly does this piece justice.

From my standpoint, this is exactly what can happen when artists can have the freedom to grow into their greatness. When an artist can be free to take their natural talents and put in the work, the results are spectacular. She seems to be in a great state of freedom artisically and yet she has an almost superhuman control over her art. She must have some freedom for Yuja to be Yuja. That artistic freedom must come from the people around her. My compliments to all that supported her in her artistic journey and to Yuja for what must have been years of intense study and work.

Ms. Wang has her very own style of playing this concerto and by the way she looks marvelous; a breath of fresh air.

The depth and security of this piano performance has rarely been matched by any other woman in my experience of it to date, and I fell in love with the work when I was 12, 67 years ago. Orchestra was wonderful here. Thank you to all concerned, especially Yuja.

She's the real deal. When this Covid thing is over, I'll pay whatever it takes to see her live. And I hope she wears red!✊🏾

This is one of my favorite pieces. In listening to this and her other interpretations then comparing with great pianists like Horowitz, Richter, et.al., you can see that Ms Wang has absorbed the best of each. Her technique is incredible. The place where she strikes the keys is interesting, too: Inside the line of of the black keys, sometimes caressing the very ends of the keys. It’s not a matter of loud or soft it’s a matter of expression. In any case, I thoroughly enjoy every one of her performances. Also, I’ll join the commenter who marveled at the unique opportunity of our time to virtually attend these concerts through KZfaq. Thank you Yuja and KZfaq!

I have heard this piece many times in my 77 years. I can't compare this performance with others I have heard, for who can remember everything about them all? All I know is I enjoyed it very much, feeling that Ms Wang played with great authority and proper feeling (it's all subjective, anyway). Unlike others who have posted here, I found her short skirt charming, not at all distracting. It emphasized her youth, which was also apparent in her bodily responses to some of the syncopated passages. The music is beautiful, the woman is beautiful--they seem to be in consonance, yes? I am happy to have 'discovered' Yuja Yang on KZfaq. Thanks to the uploader... Chunkitpoh?

Judging by the thumbs above, this video of Yuja's has 95% approval rating, surprised as many gave it a thumbs down as it is a flawless performance.

It is not a matter of comparison. Encounter with such extinguished play gives you priceless time of experience.

(Contt.) And as for her beautiful dresses and gowns,, if you've got it, flaunt it!!! She is young and lovely! Critics out there are clearly jealous!

Wonderful! Half the joy of watching this performance, and a few others I've seen of hers, come simply from watching her express her playing. Her whole self reflects what she feels as she plays - especially that grin when she nails a particularly difficult run of notes. She gives a familiar classical melody a level of spontaneity I don't recall seeing or hearing anywhere outside of jazz. I hope she never loses her total engagement in what she plays.

Her playing is marvellous. Her execution is wonderful. I knew people would criticise her dress but she dressed appropriate for her age level. So what if she is not wearing a long black dress but red is a color of good fortune in the Chinese context. Her high heals are a necessity in Western context.

Del R inoubliable, dès mon enfance j'en était imprégné car l'introduction des film d'un grand cinéma que je fréquentais dans ma ville était ce concerto. Quelle beauté !

I periodically come back to this pure marvel. Finest music played by an excellent orchestra under a reliable maestro matching with a gorgeous and unpaired artist.

(Based on hearing Yuja Wang play a variety of repertoire, not only this performance): this woman is a genius, one of the great artists and we are lucky to be living during her lifetime. She is breaking new ground!

Blown away at 9:09 Amazing performance.

No matter how many times I hear it, there is nothing but praise.

Thanks to all the talented people throughout history. Our world is richer for your contributions! Thank you!

My God:you listen to this music and just feel God definitely gifted some people.Tchaikovsky was multiply blessed

невероятно красивое исполнение !

She is magnificent