Yuja Wang – Fantasia

Album Info

Artist: Yuja Wang

Title: Fantasia

Year: 2012

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Tracklist

  • 1. Études-Tableaux, Op. 39: No. 6 in A Minor (2:31)
  • 2. Études-Tableaux, Op. 39: No. 4 in B Minor (2:30)
  • 3. 5 Morceaux de fantaisie, Op. 3: No. 1 Elégie in E-Flat Minor (4:44)
  • 4. Études-Tableaux, Op. 39: No. 5 in E-Flat Minor (4:36)
  • 5. Sonata in G Major, KK. 455 (1:44)
  • 6. Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30 (Arranged by Sgambati): Melodie dell'Orfeo (3:01)
  • 7. Iberia, B. 47: VI. Triana (5:25)
  • 8. Variations On A Theme From Bizet's Carmen (The Gypsy Song Act II) - White House Version (3:39)
  • 9. Gretchen am Spinnrade, D. 118 (Arr. for Piano by Franz Liszt) (3:35)
  • 10. Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka, Op. 214 - Arranged By György Cziffra (3:20)
  • 11. Waltz No .7 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 64 No. 2: Tempo giusto (3:49)
  • 12. L'apprenti sorcier - Arranged by Victor Staub (9:49)
  • 13. 24 Preludes for piano, Op. 11: No. 11 In B (1:31)
  • 14. 6 Preludes, Op. 13: No. 6 In B Minor (1:17)
  • 15. 24 Preludes for piano, Op. 11: No. 12 In G Sharp Minor (1:30)
  • 16. 12 Etudes for piano, Op. 8: No. 9 In C Sharp Minor (4:30)
  • 17. 2 Poèmes, Op. 32: 1. Poème In F Sharp (3:22)
  • 18. Danse macabre, Op. 40 - Arranged By Franz Liszt & Vladimir Horowitz (7:51)

Review

Yuja Wang's "Fantasia," released in 2012, is breathtaking in its ability to traverse a wide emotional and stylistic range through its 18 tracks. It’s a delightful mosaic of classical compositions, featuring the likes of Rachmaninoff and Schubert, clocking in at a captivating 1 hour and 8 minutes. From the moment you press play, you're swept away on a journey that seamlessly shifts between dramatic intensity and delicate subtleties.

Wang's technical brilliance shines throughout "Fantasia," as she breathes life into each piece with astonishing precision and emotion. Her nuanced execution brings forth the layered complexities and raw emotions within each composition, creating an immersive experience. The meticulous recordings only enhance this, providing pristine sound quality that captures the essence of her exceptional performances.

"Fantasia" stands as a beautiful demonstration of Yuja Wang's extraordinary skill and commitment to her craft. This album is immensely appealing to classical music enthusiasts and anyone drawn to extraordinary piano virtuosity, solidifying Wang's storied place in the world of classical music. - Fiona