Pianist Yuja Wang • Living the Classical Life Ep. 14

Yuja Wang – Pianist and Deutsche Grammophon Recording Artist “Life... music and what I do... has to be intermixed, has to be together... or else I feel like I’m not alive.” In an unusually intimate portrait, young piano superstar Yuja Wang speaks of her life and work, demonstrating by musical examples throughout—including a staggering and delightful rendition of an Art Tatum arrangement of “Tea for Two.” She describes her musical aspirations in contrast with audience perceptions, the value of practicing and not practicing, learning and relearning a piece, and the importance of struggle for musical results. She ends the interview with a touching tribute to the late Claudio Abbado. episode 14 • Filmed 2014 in the old Steinway Hall 0:00 Opening Quote, Intro, and Titles 0:48 Rachmaninoff Inspirations 1:45 What makes the magic? 2:48 What people don't know 3:16 Memory and Practice • Art Tatum Tea for Two 7:50 What's missing in life 9:26 Working with Claudio Abbado 13:40 Closing sequence and credits

Jose Mari Chan kicks off the Christmas season on 'ASAP Natin 'To'

Plus treats from 'Senior High' stars, hot collab from AC and Chie, and Jamie Rivera's 35th anniversary celebration

BY MANILA BULLETIN ENTERTAINMENT

Sep 1, 2023 10:18 AM

  

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AT A GLANCE

• Celebrate the early yuletide season with a holiday hits party led by the King of Filipino Christmas Carols himself, Jose Mari Chan, together with "It's Showtime's" Isip Bata kids Kulot, Jaze, Lucas, and Imogen, plus Anji Salvacion, P-Pop girl group Calista, and the whole ASAP family with Edward Barber.

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Your favorite weekend viewing habit kicks off the early holiday season with a bang, featuring an all-star act with OPM and Christmas icon Jose Mari Chan, plus more must-watch treats from your favorite Kapamilya stars and special guests this Sunday (Sept. 3) on "ASAP Natin 'To" on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, and TV5.

Celebrate the early yuletide season with a holiday hits party led by the King of Filipino Christmas Carols himself, Jose Mari Chan, together with "It's Showtime's" Isip Bata kids Kulot, Jaze, Lucas, and Imogen, plus Anji Salvacion, P-Pop girl group Calista, and the whole ASAP family with Edward Barber. 

More surprises await from the cast of the trending Kapamilya youth-oriented series "Senior High" Andrea Brillantes, Elijah Canlas, Xyriel Manabat, Zaijian Jaranilla, Juan Karlos, Daniella Stranner, Gela Atayde, Miggy Jimenez, and Tommy Alejandrino alongside veteran co-stars Angel Aquino, Kean Cipriano, Mon Confiado, Gerald Madrid, Ana Abad Santos, Baron Geisler, Desiree del Valle, and Sylvia Sanchez.

Women's power is in full display with a fierce "Clash Dance" showdown from AC Bonifacio and Chie Filomeno, plus celebrate Pinoy pride anew with an all-champions dancefloor act from World Hip Hop Dance Championship winners Javen Zamora and the full-force of HQ Dance Collective.

Jive to the total pop performance from Asia's Pop Heartthrob, Darren, together with ASAP heartthrobs Jameson Blake, Joao Constancia, Jin Macapagal, and Jeremy G. Then, feel the chill vibes with a jamming session from Kice and MRLD.

All roads lead to Italy, as your favorite artists bring world-class Pinoy performances to all our Kapamilyas in Milan. And before the highly-anticipated "ASAP Natin 'To in Milan" show, get ready for a sneak peek vocal treat from Zsa Zsa Padilla, Angeline Quinto, Jona, Jed Madela, and Regine Velasquez with Franco Laurel. 

Celebrate 35 years of faith, love, and inspiration as the country's Inspirational Diva, Jamie Rivera, marks her anniversary and birthday on the ASAP stage with a new single act. Also joining her are singing champions Jona, Jed, Klarisse de Guzman, Jason Dy, Bituin Escalante, Katrina Velarde, Sheena Belarmino, JM Yosures, Reiven Umali, Khimo Gumatay, Fana, and Lyka Estrella.

The music continues with a stellar duet from Asia's Phoenix, Morissette, and the country's Concert King, Martin Nievera.

And love is in the air with a romance medley sing-off from Zsa Zsa Padilla, Erik Santos, Ogie Alcasid, and Regine Velasquez, plus a touching father-daughter duet from Gary and Kiana Valenciano in "The Greatest Showdown."

Don't miss this early holiday party from the country's longest-running and award-winning musical variety show, "ASAP Natin 'To," this Sunday, 12 NN on local TV via Kapamilya Channel, Jeepney TV, A2Z, and TV5, online through Kapamilya Online Live and iWantTFC, and worldwide via TFC. 

Viewers who use any digital TV box at home, such as the TVplus box, only need to rescan their device to watch "ASAP Natin 'To" on TV5 and A2Z.

For our Kapamilyas in Italy, don't miss "ASAP Natin 'To in Milan," happening on Sept. 10 (Sunday) at the Mediolanum Forum in Milan. For tickets, visit https://bit.ly/ASAPinMilanTickets.