Yuja Wang doing Art Tatum! Brilliant. I didn't know that unitl the end when the narrator mentioned it, but in listening I was thinking of Oscar Peterson, who was also, by the by, a huge fan of Art Tatum. I love it that Wang doesn't limit herself to one sort of music, but plays it all, and even improvises. A person who loves music.
Many comments understandably assume she was improvising based on the theme - Tea Fwo Two - rather this is an exact copy of an Art Tatum recording. Tatum was capable of playing Tea For Two in an endless variety of ways off the top of his head.
Right, she learned from the partiture that you can find everywhere and this is the easiest among the Art Tatum 's versions but she is already struggling even with a slower tempo.
Art Tatum is one legend. Yuja Wang is another, in this case, she is a legend of my time, and accessible to me. I have seen Yuja Wang twice in concert (Covid intervened) and she is emotionally stunning.
Amazing and wonderful, as somebody already said, it brings a smile to you face!! I wonder how somebody that loves music can have any critic on anything Yuja Wang does?? I pity them and the people around those. Can't you simply admire and enjoy perfectness?? I love every thing yuja wang does, because she is a real musician, talented and assume work very hard, to sound so beautiful!! Bravo!!!
Nice thing about music, that it has no borders, in any country, culture, Music Lovers can feel together the beauty and emotion of good music performed by excellent musicians@@user-dr7ov8kw1x
The rapturous applause she receives worldwide never seems to go to her head. Never a hint of arrogance or vanity. She just seems to delight in giving please to every audience.
Have you heard his original improvisation, which this is a transcript of? Now That IS amazing! ( It's on Yt somewhere - or used to be at least). He's not one of the best jazz pianists of all time - Jazzers agree he was THE best jazz pianist of all time ( and Oscar Peterson would agree with that were he able to do so I'm sure). That is not to down play or diminish YW's performance - just to give him the proper credit - he was the most amazing improviser ever.
@@robertdavidson8028 Yes of course. I love Fats’ original version, in fact I grew up listening to Fats’ vinyl as my Dad was a huge fan of his. Loved “My very good friend the milkman, Your feet’s too big, Sit right down and write myself a letter” and many more. In fact Fats’ playing inspired me to learn the piano, particularly stride, but I never got beyond the Scott Joplin tunes. Fats is on another level. I love the fact that Yuja; one of (if not ‘the’) worlds best classical pianists honoured this Fats standard - he’d have loved that! If you like stride you may enjoy Stephanie Trick who has lots on YT.
I commend Yuja's unorthodox subscription to this jazz encore -- a somewhat bold move on the classical stage. I am proud of her to have featured this transcription of Art Tatum, the indisputable king of keyboard jazz, and arguably the greatest piano virtuoso of recorded history.
@jazzgal5631 Haha! You're correct. She did make a few errors. But who doesn't? I am way beyond the musical milestone of measuring pianistic or musical proficiency by a performer's technical accuracy. I rather commend her boldness and bravery, not to mention her overall remarkable musicianship, particularly given the penchant of so many of today's virtuosos to merely "showboat" their technical prowess at the expense of any musical sensibilities they might otherwise possess.
@@yosserc: Well, I had to get up and dance, so I think that's a testament to Yuja's lively performance. And playing Tatum note for note is a kind of homage from a classical pianist to the greatest jazz pianist of all time . . .
Eres maravillosa,mosart estaría feliz de escucharte y ver lo que haces con su música ,un abrazo de un ferviente admirador de tu talento,Juan Eudes Rodríguez de berruecos arboleda Nariño Colombia ❤❤❤.
@@beckerhanshermann8372 I can guide you if you want some more Yuja Wang conserts to criticize. For example this one: Rachmaninoff third piano consert with Zubin Mehta as conductor at the Verbier Festival 2023! You haven´t yet made your point clear in this one. But I can for sure imagine what you will write.
Being an ardent Art Tatum fan since the mid-sixties, I applaud the marvellous Yuja for bringing his 1932 improvisation of Tea For Two to the attention of the hugely appreciative Proms audience. As for the foolish critic who lamentedly condemned her for playing this ‘palm court teatime pianist’ piece I have two questions. Where is such a pianist who could play this piece of such fiendish difficulty that it defeated the great Horowitz’s attempts to emulate it ? Is he still a critic?
Immaculate and if she ever made the slightest mistake even time-lapse photography couldn't detect it. She is incredible and how she handles the stress of such performance is beyond my comprehension.
She is an excellent musician and does a decent job getting the old timey stride feel. And yeah some Tatum and Teddy Wilson influence in her fine playing.
@@jomtien123iVe listened to the Art Tatum version dozens of times. This is clearly Tatum-inspired (and unlike some classical pianists, Yuja has a good feel for swing), but it doesnt sound to me exactly like the Tatum version, despite what the announcer said. I think Yuja took some liberties (which is great by the way). But I will have to go back and listen to the Tatum version. and for those that dont know, Tatum not only came up with these fantastic arrangements and played them flawlessly, but he did so despite being blind.
She gets better with time. Her earlier performances were not this good. I'm 85 so I don't think I'll live long enough to see her at her best in her 50's.
She is sensational. She makes her fingers fly over these keys and what comes out are clouds and waves of sound, fluffy, soft, lovely, and warm, or harsh, violent, dark, and brutal. Many years ago I thought she is one of those Chinese miracle kids who can play everything perfect on a technical level, but with no feel. Man, that is long long ago, now she is sensational.
![Yuja Wang: Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue [HD]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ce3OERuCY0E/mqdefault.jpg)
What an encore. Such a great performer, we are lucky to live in the same era.
Yuja Wang doing Art Tatum! Brilliant. I didn't know that unitl the end when the narrator mentioned it, but in listening I was thinking of Oscar Peterson, who was also, by the by, a huge fan of Art Tatum. I love it that Wang doesn't limit herself to one sort of music, but plays it all, and even improvises. A person who loves music.
It’s ridiculous how lovely she is.
You ain't just whistling Dixie, pal.
Many comments understandably assume she was improvising based on the theme - Tea Fwo Two - rather this is an exact copy of an Art Tatum recording. Tatum was capable of playing Tea For Two in an endless variety of ways off the top of his head.
Right, she learned from the partiture that you can find everywhere and this is the easiest among the Art Tatum 's versions but she is already struggling even with a slower tempo.
Art Tatum is one legend. Yuja Wang is another, in this case, she is a legend of my time, and accessible to me. I have seen Yuja Wang twice in concert (Covid intervened) and she is emotionally stunning.
@@balkanleopard9728I don’t understand what that means. In a technical sense, an avalanche is emotionally stunning.
@@gianni4955 Struggling? Surely you jest. This composition pales in comparison to what she is capable of playing.
@Zircon10 Tatum is her impossible dream even she chooses the easiest.
YUJA WANG LA PLUS GRANDE PIANISTE DE TOUT LES TEMPS INCROYABLES TALENT !
Amazing and wonderful, as somebody already said, it brings a smile to you face!!
I wonder how somebody that loves music can have any critic on anything Yuja Wang does?? I pity them and the people around those. Can't you simply admire and enjoy perfectness?? I love every thing yuja wang does, because she is a real musician, talented and assume work very hard, to sound so beautiful!! Bravo!!!
I agree with you 100!! Yuja is my idol a long time ago!
Nice thing about music, that it has no borders, in any country, culture, Music Lovers can feel together the beauty and emotion of good music performed by excellent musicians@@user-dr7ov8kw1x
Perfect reply.....
Thank you Yuja❤ Beautiful!
👍👍👍♥️👌🙏
SHE IS SIMPLY PERFECT!
Ikr
The rapturous applause she receives worldwide never seems to go to her head. Never a hint of arrogance or vanity. She just seems to delight in giving please to every audience.
God! How good she is, she doesn't play the piano, she moves through it almost flying over the keys.
I could always be listening to it.
I adore her.
It's called tinkling i.e playing with a very light touch.
Jaw-dropping! I think even Fats Waller would have been awe-struck by this rendition - remarkable!
Have you heard his original improvisation, which this is a transcript of? Now That IS amazing! ( It's on Yt somewhere - or used to be at least). He's not one of the best jazz pianists of all time - Jazzers agree he was THE best jazz pianist of all time ( and Oscar Peterson would agree with that were he able to do so I'm sure). That is not to down play or diminish YW's performance - just to give him the proper credit - he was the most amazing improviser ever.
This is a transcription of the Art Tatum recording. @@robertdavidson8028
Probably!
@@robertdavidson8028 Yes of course. I love Fats’ original version, in fact I grew up listening to Fats’ vinyl as my Dad was a huge fan of his. Loved “My very good friend the milkman, Your feet’s too big, Sit right down and write myself a letter” and many more. In fact Fats’ playing inspired me to learn the piano, particularly stride, but I never got beyond the Scott Joplin tunes. Fats is on another level. I love the fact that Yuja; one of (if not ‘the’) worlds best classical pianists honoured this Fats standard - he’d have loved that! If you like stride you may enjoy Stephanie Trick who has lots on YT.
Fantastic and Fun Tea for Two! Light and fast but so much fun!
I commend Yuja's unorthodox subscription to this jazz encore -- a somewhat bold move on the classical stage. I am proud of her to have featured this transcription of Art Tatum, the indisputable king of keyboard jazz, and arguably the greatest piano virtuoso of recorded history.
She's great and I hesitate to say it, but she did hit a few clunkers. But all in all, brava.
@jazzgal5631 Haha! You're correct. She did make a few errors. But who doesn't? I am way beyond the musical milestone of measuring pianistic or musical proficiency by a performer's technical accuracy. I rather commend her boldness and bravery, not to mention her overall remarkable musicianship, particularly given the penchant of so many of today's virtuosos to merely "showboat" their technical prowess at the expense of any musical sensibilities they might otherwise possess.
How Splendorous is Yuja Wang.
I love her song!!!🍀
One of the most beautiful and emotional musical parts
Art Tatum would be proud.
Tatum would say "keep the rhythm steady!"
@@yosserc: Well, I had to get up and dance, so I think that's a testament to Yuja's lively performance. And playing Tatum note for note is a kind of homage from a classical pianist to the greatest jazz pianist of all time . . .
@@jamesneilsongrahamloveinth1301 Most would call Oscar Peterson the greatest. jazz pianist.
@@yosserc Would you agree that OP recordings were superior to Tatum's?
I do think Mr Tatum would have still said something nice about this. He was very kind to other musicians, by all reports.
Brava! This brought such a smile to my face! ..Peace! 🎼❤☮
Fun and Happiness! Yay!!
Can you imagine the smile on Art Tatum’s face? Perhaps the biggest compliment Yuja could have paid him. Look at her smile, she’s having a ball.
What a fantastic encore!
OTROLIGT .. in Swedish ahhha .. means incredible ..
Eres maravillosa,mosart estaría feliz de escucharte y ver lo que haces con su música ,un abrazo de un ferviente admirador de tu talento,Juan Eudes Rodríguez de berruecos arboleda Nariño Colombia ❤❤❤.
😂😅6😅06
Eres lo máximo, gracias por tu música y por darnos alegria,un abrazo de 💓
Шикарно! Непринужденно, игриво, легко! Юджа - супер!!
BRILLIANT! MARVELOUS !!!!
Tea for millions.🫖
Oh, is Wang already getting a million-dollar fee for her strumming?
Sí... única!
@@beckerhanshermann8372 Sorry, you have to blame Art Tatum for Yuja playing this way.
@@beckerhanshermann8372 I can guide you if you want some more Yuja Wang conserts to criticize. For example this one: Rachmaninoff third piano consert with Zubin Mehta as conductor at the Verbier Festival 2023! You haven´t yet made your point clear in this one. But I can for sure imagine what you will write.
@@beckerhanshermann8372 This is the adress in Yuja Wang and Zubin Mehta in Rach 3: ua-cam.com/video/3bhpFkrjX5M/v-deo.html
Inspiring me and reminding me to spread joy today. Thank you, Ms. Wang.
What a lovely comment! Can you imagine a higher complement? Richly deserved, I might add.
Adorable Ms Yuja Wang 👍👏🏼👏🏼🎶🎼 3:17
Being an ardent Art Tatum fan since the mid-sixties, I applaud the marvellous Yuja
for bringing his 1932 improvisation of Tea For Two to the attention of the hugely appreciative Proms audience.
As for the foolish critic who lamentedly condemned her for playing this ‘palm court teatime pianist’ piece I have two questions. Where is such a pianist who could play this piece of such fiendish difficulty that it defeated the great Horowitz’s attempts to emulate it ? Is he still a critic?
I’m don’t think so
🌹🌹🌹слушать одно удовольствие! 👍🙇♀️💐💐💐
And look at.
Such talent,I wish I was there,God bless you
My favourite Girl She’s Wonderful and I don’t just mean Her amazing Talent 💘
Generational talent and one of the sexiest females on earth
YUJA is the best, outstanding.
Una straordinaria donna che meriterebbe un maggiore riconoscimento internazionale per il suo enorme impegno
Great composition, great pianist, nice skin, beautiful woman. ❤
That's not tea for two that's tea for the whole world she is amazing
this is amazing!!!! 😍😍😍 just the kind of jazz i like
Such a surprise. Made me weep, again!
Schauen - Hören - Staunen: YUJA WANG ❤😂👸🏻🤩🏆🌹
Yuja se desliza en el teclado como el agua cuando fluye en un rio, bella.
Бриллиантовые руки
❤😂 🎉 Ets una fenómeno. Visca la Sra. Yuja, visca Catalonia. T, estimem❤😂🎉😊
Beautifull
Immaculate and if she ever made the slightest mistake even time-lapse photography couldn't detect it. She is incredible and how she handles the stress of such performance is beyond my comprehension.
Such a great skill set brought to a great piece!
I have just discovered Yuja nd I fid her to be refreshingly brilliant!
Pure joy
She dresses like a Marvel superhero - one who plays the piano really well.
Interesting observation on dress.
Some complain that her wardrobe choices are a distraction, and disvalue her playing.
Wauuuu!!!. Maravillosa!!!!
Yuja... única... divina!
Yuja's attire looks like that of a ballroom dancer, but in fact, she is a dancer on the piano keys!
She is an excellent musician and does a decent job getting the old timey stride feel. And yeah some Tatum and Teddy Wilson influence in her fine playing.
Excelente arreglo! Asemeja a un legendario jazzista Arte Tatum. Gracias! Por compartir este maravilloso video.
It isn't a resemblance it IS a cut down version of an Art Tatum transcription.
@@jomtien123iVe listened to the Art Tatum version dozens of times. This is clearly Tatum-inspired (and unlike some classical pianists, Yuja has a good feel for swing), but it doesnt sound to me exactly like the Tatum version, despite what the announcer said. I think Yuja took some liberties (which is great by the way). But I will have to go back and listen to the Tatum version. and for those that dont know, Tatum not only came up with these fantastic arrangements and played them flawlessly, but he did so despite being blind.
This is one of the great pianists of our time!
What fun!
Splendida esecuzione. E stupenda donna
I love that "bling-bling"!!!
Yuja Wang, is wonderful!
Wunderbare Interpretation❤🎉
Tatum is looking down from the heavens with a lovely chub...
Looking and sounding better than ever.
A gift from God
Impresionante. Que forma de tocar
Breathtaking!
Yuja Wang is absolutely perfect in every way.
Maravillooooosaaaa!!!!💓💓💓💓
adorable
Art would be proud.
Thanks for sharing!!!😍😍
Only superb pianists can improvise to that extent
She did not improvise this piece. It is a note for note transcription of an Art Tatum recording.
Wonderfull 😊
I love her clothes!
¡ Muchas gracias !
Талантливейшая! Но не являются ли её наряды, при такой красоте, чем-то диссонирующим с красотой исполнения??
Очень круто!
Tatum would have been so delighted to hear someone else play his stuff! Too bad he missed this!
Tea for all❤
I just grin when I listen to this.
Yes, you feel happy and lighthearted when you listen to this. It's wonderful ! Thank you so much !
I am impressed with Yuja’s performance at all
Art Tatum would have loved that!
❤❤❤ 😊😊😊 che dire !!!!!!!!
She can play Art Tatum, Oscar Petersen, Bill Evan’s- - name one- always fun and fantastic! Yay!😁
She gets better with time. Her earlier performances were not this good. I'm 85 so I don't think I'll live long enough to see her at her best in her 50's.
She is sensational.
She makes her fingers fly over these keys and what comes out are clouds and waves of sound, fluffy, soft, lovely, and warm, or harsh, violent, dark, and brutal. Many years ago I thought she is one of those Chinese miracle kids who can play everything perfect on a technical level, but with no feel. Man, that is long long ago, now she is sensational.
what e godnes amazing
Ive no complaints with what she wears.
She is sexy musical genius
❤👏👏👏
love
Aws😮me!!!
The Chinese make good pianists. They are trained from infancy.
Robot😂😂😂
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jealousy is self humiliation ,
❤
Muy buena interpretación musical de Tea
Гениально
... que du Bonheur ^^
Art Tatum ... I'm glad he given credit after this performance.
I would be nervous in front of the audience. Beautiful
Vincent Youmans would be so happy.
Shades of Art Tatum! (I thought of this immediately, then read the comments of others)
Those chromatic scales are pure Tatum. If I had not been watching I would have thought it was him playing. Imitation is the best form of flattery.
❤😂🎉 FANTÁSTIC... TE HAS PASADO DOS PUEBLO. solo hay una, YUJA en el mundo.....ni habrá ninguna más, porque tiraron el molde. ❤😂🎉
1:55 that face expression though
she's cattier than my cat. I love her!
It's a shame she plays so well, you don't notice her pretty dress.
Muy buena. Pero me quedo con Art Tatum
Yuja Wang has the same supernatural ability as Wayne Marshall.