Without question, dame mitsuko uchida is recognized as among the greatest mozart interpreters of our time. Mitsuko uchida, a thoughtful and iconoclastic pianist, was born in tokyo in 1948. Feb, 2009 mitsuko uchida, for many years one of the most loyal and closest musical partners of sir simon and the philharmoniker, is heard as soloist in this recording. Complete 1 hour interview on youtube ky8asm3cr5a here. The konzertstuck for four horns and orchestra, the third schumann work on this programme, is rarely heard, despite its beauty and originality, because it is not easy to find four hornists. The soloist in messiaens oiseaux exotiques for piano and small orchestra from 19551956 is the japanese pianist mitsuko uchida, who also performs wolfgang amadeus mozarts piano concerto in b flat major k. In the early 1970s she came to london and made her. They are both early works, which, after leaving bonn, beethoven used to establish himself with the viennese public. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming. May 07, 20 mitsuko uchida starts the debate youtube mitsuko uchida masterclass comparing beethoven n. Hailing from japan, uchida is one of the most naturally gifted classical pianists around.
After growing up in japan, uchida moved to austria when she was 12 and enrolled at the vienna academy of music. Its not enough to play the piano it takes a lifetime to understand music. The concert pianist who left japan aged just 12 and now feels very european tells andrew clark about the japanese taste for. Hiroyuki itogetty images k reisleriana and the c major fantasy, arguably schumanns two supreme works for piano, formed the major part of mitsuko uchida s latest.
Dame mitsuko uchida, japaneseborn british classical pianist and conductor whose dynamic and emotional interpretations of mozart, schubert, and beethoven made her one of the leading classical musicians of her day. A schumann evening with simon rattle and mitsuko uchida. Its not enough to play the piano it takes a lifetime to understand music clustered at the very top of the pianoplaying profession are a handful of players everyone agrees are supreme. Mitsuko uchida read more about this and other grammys news at. The concert pianist who left japan aged just 12 and now feels very european tells andrew clark about the japanese taste for both simplicity and vulgarity. Uchida was raised in the coastal town of atami, about 60 miles almost 100 km. Sonja horsmanthe observer time is of the essence for mitsuko uchida, pianist supreme and one of the worlds most revered and. She and fred talk in the salzburg studio about one particular. My four pianos are like human beings all men interview by fiona maddocks the pianist on her beloved steinways, the sea, sudoku and her longawaited return to the proms. Mitsuko uchida all but disappears inside schuberts mysterious piano sonatas. Haydns symphonies with mitsuko uchida digital concert hall. Mitsuko uchida in conversation with tobias moller 12 min.
Born in a seaside town near tokyo, she was 12 when her. She has appeared with many notable orchestras, recorded a wide repertory with several labels, won. Mitsuko uchida welcome to talk classical a community covering every aspect of classical music. Mitsuko uchida at the royal festival hall in london. The international festival portraits are a series of interviews with. The daughter of a japanese diplomat, mitsuko uchida received her musical education in vienna. Even at this young age, uchida rebelled against th. Feb 10, 2010 mitsuko uchida and the berliner philharmoniker, under the baton of sir simon rattle, perform two of beethovens piano concertos on the one evening. Dame mitsuko uchida, dbe, born 20 december 1948 is a classical pianist and conductor, born in japan and naturalised in britain, particularly noted for her in. Delicate melancholy and lyrical sensuousness characterise the two solo concertos on this programme with simon rattle, mitsuko uchida and amihai grosz. Dec 03, 2017 mitsuko uchida all but disappears inside schuberts mysterious piano sonatas.
Jan 25, 2011 after she codirected the marlboro festival in vermont this past summer, we briefly chatted with mitsuko uchida. Mitsuko uchida, wolfgang amadeus mozart, cleveland orchestra. Mitsuko uchida pianist mitsuko uchida is an introspective type of player. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Dame mitsuko uchida, dbe born 20 december 1948 is a classical pianist and conductor, born. The concert also included mitsuko uchida as the soloist in mozarts piano. Dame mitsuko s live performances and recordings of mozarts piano works have been acclaimed by the press and public alike. Beethoven and mozart with simon rattle and mitsuko uchida at. One of the worlds foremost pianists, mitsuko uchida is renowned for her interpretations of composers including mozart, beethoven, schubert, and schumann, as well as masterpieces of the 20th century and beyond.
Mitsuko uchida and the berliner philharmoniker, under the baton of sir simon rattle, perform two of beethovens piano concertos on the one evening. Chicago tribune mitsuko uchida born december 20, 1948 is a classical pianist. She finds great depth and intricacy in the music of mozart. One of the most revered pianists, mitsuko uchida talks about living for music. An interview about recording emperor concerto with erich leinsdorf by arrubmusic.
In the early 1970s she came to london and made her name with recitals of mozart. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. Klavierkonzerte berliner philharmoniker recordings. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from mitsuko uchida at the discogs marketplace. She gave her first viennese recital at the age of 14 at the vienna musikverein. Born in atami, a seaside town close to tokyo, japan, uchida moved to vienna, austria when she was twelve with her diplomat parents, and she enrolled at the vienna academy of music to study with wilhelm kempff and stefan askenase. Worldrenowned pianist mitsuko uchida joins czech philharmonic and jakub hrusa at the concerts on 2830 march to perform one of her. Mitsuko uchida priblizuje vznik a zakladni hudebni postupy, ktere arnold schonberg pouzil pri komponovani sveho klavirniho koncertu.
The japanese pianist talks about her life and instrument. When i phone to book a table at clarkes, the west london restaurant mitsuko uchida has chosen for lunch, the voice on the end of the line instantly picks up the name. She is renowned for her interpretations of mozart, schubert and beethoven, both in the concert hall and on recordings, but she has also illuminated the music of berg, schoenberg, webern and. Dame mitsuko uchida japaneseborn british pianist and.
Bbc world service meridian, mitsuko uchida interview. Listen to audio excerpts and browse the mitsuko uchida discography on decca classics. Plus, wnos blazing janacek and tchaikovsky with quite a lot taken out. An interview about recording emperor concerto with erich leinsdorf. Add this interview to your favourites the pianist mitsuko uchida made her debut with the berliner philharmoniker in 1984, and since sir simon rattles took office as chief conductor, her collaboration with the orchestra has been particularly intensive. Mitsuko uchida in conversation with tobias moller 12 mins. Mitsuko uchida 2017 international festival portrait youtube. That said, she does seem to race through some of the sonata movements, to my liking anyway, where i would take tempo a bit slower. Born in a seaside town near tokyo, she was 12 when her diplomat father was posted to vienna. No pianist conveys the rapture of mozart quite like mitsuko uchida does. The complete mitsuko uchida concert schedule for the next months. In a musical world studded with fine mozartians, no one is rated more highly than mitsuko uchida. Apr 27, 2009 mitsuko uchida in conversation with sarah willis, horn player of the berliner philharmoniker recorded on the occasion of a performance with the berliner philharmoniker and sir simon rattle.
Wolfgang amadeus mozart seems to reflect on his life in his last piano concerto, while william waltons viola concerto is dominated by the dark tone of the solo instrument. Mitsuko uchida talks affirmative action and why she feels. Mitsuko uchida, conductor mozart piano concerto no. Bbt hosted a lively debate at southbank centre on 18 may 20 as part of bbt celebrated, marking 10 years of borlettibuitoni trust.
After the berliner philharmoniker enjoyed success in berlin and on tour with beethovens symphonies, they presented the pinnacle of the cycle at the easter festival in badenbaden. Her parents, who were diplomats, moved to austria when uchida was 12, and she enrolled at the vienna academy of music. Hardly any other work is more suitable for festive occasions than beethovens ninth symphony, with its jubilant vision of a better world. Mitsuko uchida plays schubert by mitsuko uchida on amazon. Jan 01, 2004 listen to your favorite songs from mitsuko uchida plays schubert by mitsuko uchida now. Mitsuko uchida starts the debate youtube mitsuko uchida masterclass comparing beethoven n. She has a limpid perfection of touch and phrasing, and a way of creating a unique soundworld for each composer. Get all the details on mitsuko uchida, watch interviews and videos, and see what else bing knows. Even at this young age, uchida rebelled against the conventional wisdom her teachers tried to. Mitsuko uchida web interview 23 by chicagosymphony. David dubal interview with mitsuko uchida on youtube, wncnfm, 1 december 1985.
A new chapter youtube mitsuko uchida masterclass comparing beethoven n. When i study a mozart piano sonata, it is this recording i go to to compare my own playing. With one concert remaining for our current program series at symphony hall, take a look back at mitsuko uchidas recent performance of ravel. There, she studied at the citys hochschule fur musik, thriving on what she later came to see as the fruitful tension between traditional viennese teaching and her own independentmindedness. The pianist mitsuko uchida made her debut with the berliner philharmoniker in 1984, and since sir simon rattles took office as chief. Mar 21, 2016 hardly any other work is more suitable for festive occasions than beethovens ninth symphony, with its jubilant vision of a better world. Although she specializes in the piano music of mozart, beethoven and schubert, her repertory also takes.
Beethoven and mozart with simon rattle and mitsuko uchida. Mitsuko uchida, who is affiliated to the berliner philharmoniker during the present season as the orchestras pianist in residence, is admired throughout the whole world for performances that are marked by both intellectual acumen and profound musical insight. The extraordinary and intensely private pianist agreed to. Mitsuko uchida o schonbergove klavirnim koncertu youtube. Plus, wnos blazing janacek and tchaikovsky with quite a lot taken out published. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Interlude here is a wonderful interview with mitsuko.
Hardly any other soloist performs as regularly with the berliner philharmoniker as mitsuko uchida, who is represented in the digital. Mitsuko uchida plays mozart like we all wish we could. Mitsuko uchida on schumanns piano concerto youtube. Uchida was a made a dame commander of the british empire in 2009, some years after she. Mitsuko uchida, mozart, mitsuko uchida, cleveland orchestra. Mitsuko uchida biography mitsuko uchida is a performer who brings deep insight into the music she plays through her own search for truth and beauty. There is hardly a better way to approach ludwig van beethoven than through his piano concertos. The complete recording of all five works with mitsuko uchida and sir simon rattle was one of the most. Mozart, mitsuko uchida, english chamber orchestra, jeffrey. Dec 20, 2002 the daughter of a japanese diplomat, mitsuko uchida received her musical education in vienna.
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