Akademie- & Konzertbüro Richter
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Klaus Richter
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Berlin
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HRB 125135 B
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E-mail:
klaus@richter-berlin.de
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Reviews - Miao Huang
She is a stylish musician for whom everything is well thought-out and
every phrase sensitively shaded. [...] Positively energised, the lovely
finale sang and flew [...] This was my favourite Mozart performance on
two evenings. [...] For Huang, Chopin seemed like a natural progression
from Mozart's aesthete, and the same poise, grace and nobility of spirit
infused the performance. [...] Time stood still in the slow movement as
she cast a magical spell, with the hushed orchestra complimenting her
every gesture and pause for breath. From a pianist with seemingly no
rough edges, this was a dream performance which I wished would go on
and on, with no one to rouse me from this reverie. The finale had to come,
but it had the necessary lift and lilt to transport the performance to yet
another plain.
My verdict (based on what I witnessed in the finals only):
First Prize: Miao Huang
Tou Liang Chang, Artistic Director of the "Singapore International Piano
Festival" 2004-2008,
Review of the final round of the Hong Kong International Piano
Competition 2008
(Mozart: Piano Concerto K. 453; Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 2)
Already when I heard her for the first time I noticed her remarkable talent
and her well-developed sense for musical understanding. Over the years
she has developed into one of the most interesting and promising pianists
of her generation. She disposes of an unmistakable feeling for
proportions, an extensive sense of style and a natural way to phrase. Her
feeling for atmosphere, her remarkable piano technique and her creative
sense of producing piano sound confirm her stylistic, emotional and
dynamic range.
Prof. Wolfram Schmitt-Leonardy, concert pianist,
Professor at the University of Music and Performing Arts Munich
After hearing the first notes of young Miao Huang's piano recital on
Sunday, I instantly knew I was facing a sophisticated artist with an
exquisite touch. With captivating vibrancy, Miao Huang managed to
balance the opening movement's dualism of depth and lightness, of
strength and grace. How this artist played the slow "Andante con
espressione" movement was stunningly beautiful. Refined mannerismsand ornaments were integrated into this delicate and intimate music -
with no arch of melody breaking under her hands. With charm, sensitivity
and elegance being the defining elements of her performance, she knew
how to make use of her virtuoso skills in the "Rondo", without
embellishing the arrangement that is already rich in dramatic contrasts.
Miao Huang managed the leap into the detached world of the "old"
Brahms' "6 Pieces for Piano, Op. 118" with genuineness that is clearly a
sign of her devoted respect towards this romantic music. She combined
passion with depth, giving each of the intimate pieces a distinctive sound.
With rich timbres she created musical pictures of great intensity, whose
lyrical melodies developed their radiant appeal within differentiated
harmonies.
After the intermission the recital continued to convey romantic emotions
with the "Barcarole in F-sharp Major, Op. 60". This multi-layered
composition was shaped by Rubinstein and Cortot. It is well known to any
music aficionado. Miao Huang dared to strike a new path with this
complex musical piece, employing all her musicality and expressiveness.
The melody was hovering above recurring bass harmonies, floating freely
and with inner tranquility.
Miao Huang played gently and delicately, projecting an introverted image
towards the mesmerized audience. She ended her exceedingly interesting
recital with Frédéric Chopin's last great work, the "Sonata No. 3 in B
Minor, Op. 58". The composition became transparent and appeared
comprehensible. The complexity of musical ideas was played with
brilliance and sensibility.
While enjoying her fine piano playing, you were fascinated by the amiable
Scherzo and the virtuosically arranged Rondo finale.
This piano recital left a deep impression, the concert series was enriched
by an inspiring facet.
Axel Engels - Westfälische Nachrichten