Beyond touching our souls with every finger on the piano and being transcended by her scores, pianist Yuja Wang defies the sobriety expected of her profession. During her performances on the international stage, she appears in outfits that challenge the "prudish" dress code of classical music. With dresses featuring slits or covered in sequins, she readily abandons the pencil skirt and pristine blouse combination.<\/p>\n
Most pianists who take their places at their instrument of choice wear impeccable suits or discreet outfits, reflecting a certain modesty. They refrain from any visual eccentricity to blend into this very austere setting. The women seem destined to wear the little black dress with its demure cut and simple details, while the men must make do with a dark turtleneck or a shirt that screams purity.<\/p>\n
Yuja Wang, however, doesn't have the austere look often attributed to classical musicians. No neatly pulled-up pussy-bow blouse or straight skirt that, under the guise of decency, covers the thighs and extends past the knee. This 30-year-old virtuoso<\/a> , who entered the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing at the age of seven, makes a lot of noise, and not just with her hands. She defies the pervasive monotony of the opera house with outfits that are the epitome of coquettishness. Let's just say: nobody bosses her around!<\/p>\n With her wild hair, streaks dyed plum or purple, and shoes worthy of Lady Gaga, Yuja Wang has a striking look. Her silhouette is defined by gravity-defying outfits and fabrics that reveal more than they hint at. Her music is full of color and texture, perfectly in tune with her fresh and fiery style. Whether in a bright orange mini-dress for the Hollywood Bowl, a shimmering fuchsia dress cut off at the thigh for the Kimmel Center concert in the United States, or a micro-dress with an open back at the Sun Valley Pavilion, Yuja Wang never lacks panache. <\/p>\n\n