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Yuja Wang told NPR that there is a quality to Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 that reminds her of the jazz piano of Art Tatum, where the pianist sits alone at a keyboard improvising on a single idea that grows into something amazingly complex. “I'm always amazed by improvisations because of how they turn around a motif and can [be] creative about how everything is connected," Wang said. “And that's how the piece is written: It's a huge work for 45 minutes, but everything is interconnected.” Though it’s often considered one of the most difficult concertos to perform, Wang showed herself more than capable of the challenges for the demanding Third when she recorded it in 2013: “She has virtuosity in spades and stamina to spare … Her finger work is not just proficient; it is superhuman.” (Bachtrack) “All my life, I have taken pleasure in the differing moods and music of gladly chiming and mournfully tolling bells,” Rachmaninoff said. The Bells was inspired in large part by the poem of the 🌟 Prepare for an extraordinary experience from August 13, 2024 to February 22, 2024 at Hollywood Bowl. Join us for Los Angeles Philharmonic - All Rachmaninoff, a mesmerizing Classical event that promises to redefine your expectations. From captivating presentations to interactive showcases, this Concert in , is designed to leave you inspired and amazed. Secure your place now for tickets ranging from 42.00 to 232.86 🎫.
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Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90068, Hollywood, United States
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