The video of Yundi's erratic performance of Rimsky-Korsakov's "Flight of the Bumblebee," now racking up thousands of views on YouTube, may have made some listeners wince.
We're wondering if it was meant as a joke, especially since it comes from a pianist known for his pianistic refinement.
If it's high-speed pianism you want to hear, you could do worse than to watch some videos of another Chinese pianist: Yuja Wang.
Classicalite recently recognized her fashion sense by including her pic in our Top 10 Pub Shots of 2013. Her wardrobe may make headlines, but it's her musicianship and technique that has won her a loyal and growing audience.
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