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Pianist Yuja Wang: "Rachmaninov"

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Yuja Wang
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April 14, 2011 · Twenty-three-year-old Chinese pianist Yuja Wang is widely recognized for playing that combines the spontaneity and fearless imagination of youth with the discipline and precision of a mature artist.

Regularly lauded for her controlled, prodigious technique, Yuja’s command of the piano has been described as “astounding” and “superhuman,” and she has been praised for her authority over the most complex technical demands of the repertoire, the depth of her musical insight, as well as her fresh interpretations and graceful, charismatic stage presence.

Wang just released her latest album, "Rachmaninov" featuring works from the composer. She spoke to John Clare about her career and her new recording.