Grand Selection
- Date:
15 November 8 p.m.
- Hall: Main Auditorium
More Yuja than ever
Pianist Yuja Wang is considered one of the most serious interpreters in the world today, daring and obsessively committed to perfection in her interpretations. Named artist of the year by Musical America in 2017, she received the 2021 Opus Klassik Award for her recording of the world premiere of a concerto by John Adam under conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
Born in Beijing, she received advanced training in Canada and at the Curtis Institute of Music under Gary Graffman. Her name was consolidated in March 2007 as soloist with the Boston Symphony orchestra, replacing the indisputable Martha Argerich.
Enamoured by challenges, Wang was the star of the Rachmaninoff marathon at Carnegie Hall in a tribute to the Russian composer for his 150th anniversary in 2023.
Yuja Wang comes to Seville as part of an international tour throughout North America, Europe and Asia. For her performance she will be accompanied by the Mahler Chamber Orchestra. This orchestra was founded by Claudio Abbado in 1997 and is considered an example, not only for its brilliant sound but also for the way it is organised. With musicians representing 27 nationalities, residing in different parts of the world, the MCO plays to audiences in 40 countries across five continents. The orchestra maintains residencies in important halls and festivals such Carnegie Hall, Southbank Centre, Lucerne Festival, Mozartwoche Salzburg and the Festival de Saint-Denis.
Her endorsement of new technologies and an unfailing interest to refresh her programmes and accompanists has made Yuja Wang one of the most important figures of classical music in the 21st century.
Programme
Stravinski, Concerto in E-flat "Dumbarton Oaks"
Ravel, Piano and orchestra concerto in G major
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Ravel, Le Tombeau de Couperin
Tsfasman, Jazz suite for piano and orchestra
Mahler Chamber Orchestra
- Piano and direction: Yuja Wang
- Concertmaster and leader: José María Blumenschein
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Yuja Wang
Recognised for her charisma and captivating stage presence, has performed with the most revered directors, musicians, ensembles and orchestras around the world. Acclaimed not only for her virtuosity, but also for her spontaneous and lively appearances.
Mahler Chamber Orchestra
With musicians of different nationalities who live in different countries around the world, a commitment to cutting-edge technology, and a permanent rejuvenation of programmes and participants have made it one of the great benchmarks of the 21st century.