yuja wang

1. How old was she when she began tinkering with the keys?

When she began tinkering with the keys she was six years old

2. What does “pinch-hitter” mean in Yuja’s case?
“pinch-hitter” mean in Yuja’s case: the one to call when older, perhaps more seasoned big-name pianists couldn't make it to their engagements

3. What is the title of her first CD and what award has it been nominated for?
The title of her first CD was "sonatas and etudes" and she has been nominated for a Grammy

4. Where did she find out about the nomination? What did she think?
She find out on facebook and she think that it was very unexpected for her because it's her first CD

5. What did she do at age seven?
She did her first concert

6. Where can we hear her childhood performances?
We hear her childhood performances on You Tube

7. What are the two parts of live concerts she loves?
The two parts of live concerts she loves is can take the music in aurally and visually

8. “Crowd-pleasers” are very popular pieces of music. Why does she avoid “crowd-pleasers”?
she avoid “crowd-pleasers” to demonstrate her earnest appreciation for the art.

9. What is she really into (What does she really like)?
she's really into are those lyrical, big, romantic pieces.

10. How does the future look for her?
The future looks promising for this 22-year-old.

11. How old is she now?
She's 22 year old

12.What do you think about her story?
We think that is very interesting because she reachced her goals very young and she will playing piano.