Yuja Wang is the most electric pianist on the concert circuit, a sell-out anywhere in the world, and Grazinyte-Tyla is among the most in-demand conductors of her generation; the pairing is a rare one. Geffen Hall's post-renovation acoustic flatters big Romantic piano concertos. This is the classical ticket of the month.
What to expect
About two hours with intermission. Wang typically plays an encore or two. The parterre seats behind the orchestra give a direct view of the keyboard.
Good to know
- Tickets via nyphil.org or Ticketmaster; expect this program to sell out in advance.
- Repertoire per the NY Phil season announcement; check the program page for the concerto.
- Grazinyte-Tyla also leads Jan 21 (Shostakovich, Elgar, Britten) and Jan 28 (with Maxim Vengerov).
- Geffen Hall: Broadway at 65th St, 1 train to 66th St.
- The 7:30 PM start leaves time for dinner on Amsterdam Avenue afterward.
Going? Keep it.
Common questions
Will Yuja Wang play an encore?
Almost always; her encores are a signature part of her concerts.
Are there other Grazinyte-Tyla concerts in January?
Yes: Jan 21 (Shostakovich, Elgar, Britten) and Jan 28 with violinist Maxim Vengerov, both at Geffen Hall.