Joyce Yang delivered a hair-raising recital playing with incredible energy and passion. We’ve been to dozens of piano recitals, but Joyce Yang’s was different. She burst out on the stage and launched into Beethoven like her hair was on fire. Unlike some performers, Joyce Yang connected with the audience immediately. Her comments before she played a piece were insightful and pithy. If you have the chance to listen to Joyce Yang perform, don’t miss the opportunity to see one of the great young pianists. Her new CD will be coming out soon.
PROGRAM
Beethoven: Sonata No. 18 in E-flat, Op. 31, No. 3
Debussy: Estampes
Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6 in D-flat Major
Chopin & Liszt: My Joys
Schumann: Carnival, Op. 9
We saw her once and she wore red that night too. Hard to concentrate on the music with someone that lovely in front of you.
Diane and I didn’t attend the Joyce Yang Reception, Patti, but those who did said she’s bright and funny with talent to burn.
Too bad most all of the young lions seem to play the war horses and such traditional fare. I wish they’d be a bit more adventuresome.
I agree with you, Rick. But the programs seem to be designed to engage the middle-of-the-road listener. I’m hoping for more adventuresome music when Richard Goode comes to town for a piano recital March 2, 2012.
It is well written: “The lotus blossom is the fairest flower.”