a marvelous project; the Youtube Orchestra, said the elusive Princss Haiku

I first heard about the youtube orchestra that was forming a few months ago and now it a reality. Discover for yourself. Follow the link, hear a wonderful video of Lang Lang playing with the Berlin Phil and dream of a world without borders. Artists always lead the way.

YT Symphony Orchestra


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We called for professionals and amateur musicians of all ages, locations and instruments to audition for the YouTube Symphony Orchestra by submitting a video performance of a new piece written for the occasion by the renowned Chinese composer Tan Dun.

Finalists are selected by a judging panel comprised of the world's most renowned orchestras. Vote for your favorite instrumentalists on YouTube from February 14-22.

Winners are announced on March 2nd and will be invited to travel to New York in April 2009, to participate in the YouTube Symphony Orchestra summit, and play at Carnegie Hall under the direction of Michael Tilson Thomas.

All the Tan Dun submissions will be compiled into a mashup video which will be premiered at Carnegie Hall on April 15th and then hosted on this channel on April 16th.

a more sophisticated, Lang, Lang takes the stage

I heard Lang, Lang play two or three years ago at Cal Peformances in Berkeley. He played a Russian program and brought amazing power, strength and vitality to his playing, but was somewhat lacking in expressiveness. I am happy to report that he continues to mature as an artist and brings a new sensitivity and poise to his playing.

What do you think?

Lang Langs developing artistry

I heard a new artistry in this YouTube clip of Lang Lang playing the Hungarian Rapsody No. 2. I first heard Lang Lang perform at Cal Performance in Berkeley a few years ago and felt that his brilliant technique overshadowed his artistry. Not any more... It is a wonderful thing to hear and watch artists grow and blossom.

Princess Haiku Listens to the Top 30 Young Phenoms Under the Age of 30 on KDFC

Yundi Li

KDFC Radio in San Francisco is known for its support of emerging and established young musicians. You can get more information on the top 30 gifted young musicians at the KDFC website.


October 27, 1982
Yundi Li turns 25 in October. Li is most well known for being the youngest pianist to win the prestigious International Chopin Piano Competition at the age of 18. Li is now living in Hannover, Germany.

Who next, at the altar of Deutsche Grammophon?

Can you predict who will be the next young phenom at the altar of Deutsche Grammophon Recordings?







Here is a list of gifted young musicians.
Visit, "From the Top" and let me know whom you think is the next.