Yuja to play Op. 106 (The Hammerklavier) next Friday (May 6)

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Posted on April 29, 2016 at 20:51:43

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And (darn it!) I won't be able to go hear it. The location is Weill Hall at The Green Music Center at Sonoma State College - far from the madding crowds of San Francisco and the rest of the Bay Area.

You all know the rap on Yuja - oh sure, she can play the showy stuff, but she can't deliver the "spiritual profundities" of Mozart and Beethoven. Well, here's a chance to see for yourself if you agree (assuming you live nearby). I'm so mad that I won't be able to see the concert, because I have high hopes that Yuja might be one of the few pianists now alive who has the poise and technique to convey actual expression at Beethoven's optimistic (or notorious!) indicated metronome markings for this Sonata. I at least hope she'll be able to make a recording of this Sonata while she still has the technical chops to handle it.

Link below if you're interested:

http://gmc.sonoma.edu/event/2574067-yuja-wang

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RE: Yuja to play Op. 106 (The Hammerklavier) next Friday (May 6)

learsfool

22:14:24 04/30/16

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Who presumes to speak for Beethoven? [nt] ;-)

Chris from Lafayette

00:28:33 05/01/16

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I do.

Analog Scott

02:54:52 05/03/16

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RE: Yuja to play Op. 106 (The Hammerklavier) next Friday (May 6)

learsfool

22:14:24 04/30/16

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Who presumes to speak for Beethoven? [nt] ;-)

Chris from Lafayette

00:28:33 05/01/16

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I do.

Analog Scott

02:54:52 05/03/16

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Excellent - well I'm glad SOMEBODY is!

Chris from Lafayette

20:54:51 05/03/16

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RE: Excellent - well I'm glad SOMEBODY is!

Analog Scott

01:59:56 05/04/16

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Yeay! my obligation was lifted! - You still don't have the extra ticket, do you? [nt] ;-)

Chris from Lafayette

09:49:00 05/05/16

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RE: Yeay! my obligation was lifted! - You still don't have the extra ticket, do you? [nt] ;-)

Analog Scott

20:05:09 05/05/16

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I think so - will e-mail you tomorrow during the day in any case - Thanks so much! [nt]

Chris from Lafayette

23:52:52 05/05/16

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RE: I think so - will e-mail you tomorrow during the day in any case - Thanks so much! [nt]

Analog Scott

06:36:09 05/06/16

Scott - Thank you VERY much! I'm once again in your debt! [nt]

Chris from Lafayette

09:34:51 05/06/16

You definitely can't go?

Analog Scott

11:52:12 04/30/16

Alas - I've got a definite conflict that night [nt]

Chris from Lafayette

00:27:25 05/01/16

RE: Yuja to play Op. 106 (The Hammerklavier) next Friday (May 6)

Analog Scott

06:25:56 04/30/16

RE: Yuja to play Op. 106 (The Hammerklavier) next Friday (May 6), posted on April 30, 2016 at 06:25:56

Analog Scott
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I'm going to all three recitals in California. Santa Barbara, Soka and Weill hall. I just saw Murray Perahia play this at Disney Hall a couple days ago.

By the way Yuja's Mozart concerto #9 was IMO absolutely sublime.

http://www.sandiegostory.com/yuja-wang-opens-san-diego-symph

You definitely can't go? , posted on April 30, 2016 at 11:52:12
Analog Scott Audiophile Posts: 9933 Joined: January 8, 2002	I might have an extra ticket for that show

RE: Yuja to play Op. 106 (The Hammerklavier) next Friday (May 6), posted on April 30, 2016 at 22:14:24
learsfool Audiophile Posts: 1001 Joined: August 4, 2008	I have no doubt that she will convey some sort of expression. The question is, what type of expression, and would Beethoven approve?

Alas - I've got a definite conflict that night [nt], posted on May 1, 2016 at 00:27:25
Chris from Lafayette Audiophile Posts: 26465 Location: SF Bay Area Joined: February 17, 2004 Contributor Since: February 6, 2012

Who presumes to speak for Beethoven? [nt] ;-), posted on May 1, 2016 at 00:28:33
Chris from Lafayette Audiophile Posts: 26465 Location: SF Bay Area Joined: February 17, 2004 Contributor Since: February 6, 2012

I do., posted on May 3, 2016 at 02:54:52
Analog Scott Audiophile Posts: 9933 Joined: January 8, 2002	He's still standing and applauding after tonight's recital in Santa Barbara.

Excellent - well I'm glad SOMEBODY is!, posted on May 3, 2016 at 20:54:51
Chris from Lafayette Audiophile Posts: 26465 Location: SF Bay Area Joined: February 17, 2004 Contributor Since: February 6, 2012	I'll be able to confirm tomorrow as to whether I'm truly unable to attend on Friday.

RE: Excellent - well I'm glad SOMEBODY is!, posted on May 4, 2016 at 01:59:56
Analog Scott Audiophile Posts: 9933 Joined: January 8, 2002	Great! Hope you can make it

Yeay! my obligation was lifted! - You still don't have the extra ticket, do you? [nt] ;-), posted on May 5, 2016 at 09:49:00
Chris from Lafayette Audiophile Posts: 26465 Location: SF Bay Area Joined: February 17, 2004 Contributor Since: February 6, 2012

RE: Yeay! my obligation was lifted! - You still don't have the extra ticket, do you? [nt] ;-), posted on May 5, 2016 at 20:05:09
Analog Scott Audiophile Posts: 9933 Joined: January 8, 2002	I do. You still have my number?

I think so - will e-mail you tomorrow during the day in any case - Thanks so much! [nt], posted on May 5, 2016 at 23:52:52
Chris from Lafayette Audiophile Posts: 26465 Location: SF Bay Area Joined: February 17, 2004 Contributor Since: February 6, 2012

RE: I think so - will e-mail you tomorrow during the day in any case - Thanks so much! [nt], posted on May 6, 2016 at 06:36:09
Analog Scott Audiophile Posts: 9933 Joined: January 8, 2002	I will be on the road and won't be able to check emails. Either way I have the ticket so you are in. if we don't get in contact before the show I will leave the ticket at will call

Scott - Thank you VERY much! I'm once again in your debt! [nt], posted on May 6, 2016 at 09:34:51
Chris from Lafayette Audiophile Posts: 26465 Location: SF Bay Area Joined: February 17, 2004 Contributor Since: February 6, 2012

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Yuja to play Op. 106 (The Hammerklavier) next Friday (May 6)

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