Yuja Wang – The American Project | Teddy Abrams & Michael Tilson Thomas CD

UPC: 028948644780 

MPN: 486 4478 

Brand Name: Deutsche Grammophon / Universal Music Group

Overview

Internationally acclaimed pianist Yuja Wang collaborates with two of her closest friends in this bold Deutsche Grammophon release, The American Project. At its center is Teddy Abrams’ Piano Concerto, a dynamic, genre-crossing work written especially for Wang. Abrams, the charismatic music director of the Louisville Orchestra, describes the concerto as a celebration of “plurality and interconnectedness — two of the greatest strengths of American culture.”

Also featured is Michael Tilson Thomas’ witty piano miniature You Come Here Often?, composed for Wang. This lively, jazz-inflected work showcases her playful virtuosity and adds a personal touch to the program. Together, these pieces highlight not only Wang’s dazzling pianism but also her deep musical friendships and her role in shaping new repertoire for the 21st century.

Product Features

• Format: Audio CD  2023
• Total Timing: 41:59

• Works Included:

  • You Come Here Often? (Michael Tilson Thomas) — 4:34
  • Piano Concerto (Teddy Abrams) — 37:25

• Artists:

  • Yuja Wang, piano
  • Louisville Orchestra
  • Teddy Abrams, conductor
• Label: Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Berlin
• Made in: EU
• Photography: Julia Wesely (cover)

Interesting Facts

• This album marks a deeply personal collaboration, with both works written for Yuja Wang by friends and colleagues.
• Teddy Abrams’ Piano Concerto blends classical virtuosity with jazz, funk, and American popular idioms — reflecting the diversity of U.S. musical culture.
• Michael Tilson Thomas’ You Come Here Often? is a witty encore-style piece, mixing playful rhythm with improvisatory spirit.
• The Louisville Orchestra, historically renowned for championing new music, continues its legacy with this premiere recording.
• Yuja Wang’s partnership with Abrams has been widely praised for its energy, chemistry, and innovative approach to repertoire.

Track Listing

Michael Tilson Thomas (b. 1944)

1. You Come Here Often? — 4:34

Teddy Abrams (b. 1987) 2–? Piano Concerto — 37:25

Total Timing: 41:59

Publishers

• © 2023 Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Berlin
• Distributed by Universal Music Group

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