While school is out for summer, we're giving you a sneak peak into this season of Intermezzo's content. This is Summer School with the Lang Lang Young Scholars.
Some teens went on summer vacations to the beach or the movies, but the Lang Lang Young Scholars have spent this summer touring around the world. They even stopped by northern Michigan venues for a series of special recitals and events.
About Yau Nam Wu
17 years old, from Shanghai, China
Do you have any imagery that comes to mind when you play?
"In the first movement, I think of it as the snow in Russia. The second movement has a very sorrowful melody, which makes me think of autumn leaves. And the third movement is like a huge firework... it's celebration!"
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About the Lang Lang Young Scholars Foundation
These young artists are participating as part of a new summer initiative, created through a partnership between Interlochen Center for the Arts and the Lang Lang Young Scholars Program — a multi-year mentorship program for pianists under 18.
Founded in 2008 by Lang Lang, the Lang Lang International Music Foundation (LLIMF) strives to educate, inspire and motivate the next generation of music lovers and performers.
Christy L'Esperance is the host and producer of Intermezzo.
Marc Lacuesta engineered today's music recording.
Gracie Westergaard engineered today's interview.
Scott Clemens is IPR's Digital Content Producer.
