I had no contact information for the presenter and was simply told I would be met at the airport. Sure, its their country but I wouldnt have fancied trying to perform in the immediate aftermath. Browse tickets across all upcoming show dates and make sure you're getting the best deal for seeing Yuja Wang in Vancouver. And when one Has To, money (another favorite argument for the cynics) is not the motivation. Sexuality: Straight. Yuja Wang, piano Presented by the Vancouver Recital Society Prodigiously talented pianist Yuja Wang's life is a whirlwind of appearances at all the major concert halls of the world with the most prestigious orchestras and conductors. The primitive may suggest Yuja Wang as being an privileged individual enraged She was treated shabbily. What do you love, dear Norman? And the fees are not always what the public might think. Tania Miller has since responded with an apology to both Wang and her fans: The Vancouver Recital Society issued this statement: We are so grateful to Yuja Wang for being the consummate professional during her all too brief time in Vancouver on Friday evening. She released a DVD on which she performs Sergei Prokofiev's famous piece "Piano Concerto No. Musicians are human just like anyone else. The reason is: while coronavirus claims about 2000+ lives, Islamic Terrorism claimed already hundreds of thousands all over the world. Ever heard Kissin, Sokolv, Argerich, Trifonov, Volodos, to name just a few ? There is no question Yuja Wang is the most famous most loved celebrity of all the time. Why dont you both grow up and put your big-people shoes on and realize that most artists go above and beyond, and try to transcend, when they communicate with their listeners. But it is part of a high-speed music business and it wants it that way. I note Ms. Miller has a bachelors degree in Music from U of Saskatchewan. I am SO SICK of people pretending Yuja Wang is a bad musician for how she dresses. Vince, it is one thing to experience racism, another thing to be subjected to screening on public health grounds. Imagine the chanting of Yuja Wang's name and the super natural performance. It would never be my intention to snub or disengage with an audience. She was so shaken and crying from the incident, she had to wear her sunglasses to hide her red and swollen eyes. Neither a Yuja Super Fan here, nor a detractor. Thank you to everyone who has sent or shared words of support during this difficult time. all these gives good or bad impressions to the immigrant officer. Ms. Wang was not only upset with the incident, but possibly also because this could be a preview of things to come more delays, more interrogations. Anyone who has been to Wuhan and other areas where the virus is known to exist should have lab tests, especially if they will travel internationally. Here's a vivid post. 2572212 | VAT registration No. are cold and without any reason at all are prepared to attack .. anyone. Glasses have nothing to do with the sound. Im of Asian descent and am ALWAYS pulled aside for extra screening at airports in spite of having a global entry card. After all, the 9/11 was perpetrated by Arabs/Muslims on the American soil. See how if feels? Yuja Wang Dear Yuja fans: Unfortunately, the above statement from Yuja Wang confirms what we have been trying to avoid: her Vancouver concert is cancelled. One must admire her for not cancelling. Everything I do on stage is about connecting with people. Last Friday Yuja Wang, superstar pianist, played a concert. Have these authors have never been harassed, let alone DETAINED, because of their race? I remember what it was like at Idlewild and Kai Tak and ZFH Tempelhof, or back in the day when I used to shuttle between Leningrad and Loureno Marqus with a refuelling stop at Salisbury. Thinking Big: Yuja Wang. Read more: Opera star calls out critic for body-shaming his reply sparks backlash >, It is difficult for me to share this with all of you, but given the circumstances, and harmful speculation and criticism being shared online and elsewhere, I feel it important that the following is made public. Through a small village in Sudtirol (Austria): one for the rich. Bergamo is just few hours away. Pianist Yuja Wang, shown in an earlier photo, surprised listeners during a recent Orchestra Hall recital. Did the conductor feel the sunglasses meant Yuja didnt hit the right notes? Yuja Wang is a spectacular technician but she could do with some masterclasses IMO in order to understand that virtuosity isnt an end in itself. Things are going to be tough with the corona virus spreading around the world. In spite of being deeply wounded at the border and upset, Ms. Wang proved again to be a SUPREME PROFESSIONAL! I know that I am unfortunately not the only person to have had this kind of traumatic experience, which has shaken me to my core. Your understanding of the term socialist is clearly limited to your ability to spell the word. Davidat this moment there are tens of thousands dead of Covid-19 across the globe (perhaps hundreds of thousands, since we cannot trust the numbers coming from China). its totally irrelevant! But never, not for one second, did she hold back in her performances, and I felt very lucky to be there for such an intimate and courageous sharing of music. I am Canadian of Chinese descend, never in my mind I thought of the racial issue until this pandemic, and we just feel Targeted. Not for 5 months! That means, USA had more than enough time to prepare. I went to a Kobrin recital when he was not well. The experience left her 'extremely shaken', she explained in a Facebook post after her performance. Why was she detained? An Arab should be vetted and vetted extremely thoroughly. I know that I am unfortunately not the only person to have had this kind of traumatic experience, which has shaken me to my core. In over 50 years of concerts, I have never encountered this behavior. This was a long time ago, but it is a reminder of what can happen in difficult times. . Her having been harassed to the point of tears matters not. Are either of you adults, or are you priveleged peckish little whiners who didnt get your entertainment value, and now you cant enjoy the hors doeuvres and wine at the after-show party, cuz it just messed up your whole evening. She didnt want to distract the audience with her red and swollen eyes, so instead wore sunglasses and appeared shaken up, distant and refused an encore? Wang later responded via her Instagram page, calling the criticism harmful. . . Only lab tests can reliably determine presence of the disease. Given this virus originated in East Asia where by the way almost every pandemic has originated, from Black Death to CV it is perfectly reasonable for Westerners to be wary of East Asians. Care to elaborate on these hundreds of thousands of civilians with unbiased evidence based on empirical researchor is this your usual weekly anti American rant. This does not place you in a lofty position. I am getting VERY tired of people judging pianists because how they look or what they wear. My heart goes out to anyone else who has, and my hope is that by sharing what happened to me, there can be a much needed conversation and change in protocol to ensure this doesnt happen to anyone else. You might apologize for your quick print. You should have stuck to appreciation of what really counts rather than appearances. Whats the blowback by a few stirred up Muslims, compared to the trillion dollar war industry of the US! Should be interesting. Norman, are you going to apologise and offer a retraction, having read Yujas explanation? They gave almost back-to-back recitals at . . She won the Echo Klassik Award for Young Artist of the Year in 2011. She is famous for being a Pianist. Yes, Yuja Wangs demeanour was strange, but we all thought perhaps she was ill. She was born in Beijing, began studying piano there at age six, and went on to study at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing and the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. I was then released, giving me very little time to travel to the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts. Thank you for writing this. You, the lady who has awoken Mozart from his slumber and had him dancing to his rather less sedate rondo, just keep breaking down the barriers and opening people's eyes to the joy of Music. Really? I wonder if they would talk about a non Asian artist of such stature in this manner. Shame on you. Look it up. The Canadians were indeed usually very welcoming. Posts: 203. However, Ive run into plenty of people with your type of attitude. Photo: Stefan Cohen Through it all, Wang's extraordinary keyboard technique fluid, masterful, terrifyingly precise served as a reminder of why a concerto can be so much fun, for performers and . Yuja Wang is known for being a Pianist. However, like every other news site, we have costs to bear and are urging readers to help share them. Works every time. I mean, really, who gives a rats a** what you think? Its in perspective she was upset, but she played the concert. Yuja Wang was born on a Tuesday February 10 1987 in Beijing. I mean, who would wear sunglasses at a concert unless their eyes were puffy and red and embarrassing. Norman you are an idiot. All she would need to do to induce intense questioning would be to say something stupid like Im here to give a piano recital (implies paid employment)and the immigration officials are off to the races. 48. No. The Canadian Borders is bad enough for anyone who looks Asian, and especially with covid-19 going on. People who are not victims of racial issues will never understand, it messes with the feelings and emotions in ways that cannot be described. Seriously. However I noticed there is no mention of her name in this link. Who said what to whom in that room will never be known, but someone who has been an international artist for so long, with her papers in order, would likely have been shaken to be subject to interrogation. Of course I dont doubt the interrogation that ensued was an unpleasant experience nonetheless. As each subsequent work was performed and this pattern continued, it became clear that she was shutting the door on her audience. If you are a recent or a old timer Yuja Wang fan, we want you all to get the best seats at best prices and watch Yuja Wang perform live in the stadium. Michael holds a Doctorate in Music from the University of Toronto. Please wait before you write news of this sort, and learn what made her wear sunglasses! . It wasnt about Ms. Wangs performance, it was about your emotions, wasnt it? Im sure everyone did their best, including border service agents, who are instructed to screen travellers who have visited Wuhan, as this one did in October, two months before the outbreak became a serious public-health challenge. Nobody was upset about it there were still no twitter, Instagram and Facebook. I wasnt there, I didnt see the concert. Oh give us a break. It would be better to first be informed about the circumstances and then write about it. The effect was shocking. ), Just a few days ago a case was reported in Vancouver a patient who came from Montreal tested positive. As an infant, she watched her mother, a dancer, rehearse Swan Lake. The queen blessed our city with her presence last night.. it was my 1st concert ever and how special that it was the amazing @yujawang.official! It was on my website linked to my account but is now added to my Twitter page. Im guessing that you slept through the actual performance? As a first step we encourage you to take membership at US$79/59 a year, or $165/125 for three years. ), Vietnam? I saw two people, both Asian, wearing face masks. She had been on her death bed for months. Photo: Julia Wesely, A post shared by Yuja Wang (@yujawang.official) on Feb 23, 2020 at 2:10pm PST. GB 638 3492 15, Copyright 2023 Warners Group Publications Plc, Find your favourite scores in our sheet music store, Yuja appears on the cover of Issue 105 of, Yuja Wang Powers Through Traumatic Experience To Give Rousing Recital. By Mark Swed Classical Music Critic. 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