Chinese piano prodigy Yundi gives note-perfect Abu Dhabi recital

On Sunday night, Yundi took to the Steinway in the Emirates Palace Ballroom for a much-anticipated performance.

Yundi performs at the Emirates Palace Ballroom. Courtesy Abu Dhabi Festival

Beginning with the haunting Nocturne No 1 in B Flat Minor, Yundi pulled off the pieces' quiet flourishes and thunderous climaxes with aplomb.

Chopin's most- recognised piece, the exquisite Nocturne No 2 in E Flat Major, was also a note-perfect display of musicianship.

The only gripe, however, were the audience members who paid no heed to the explicit pre--concert announcements asking everyone to turn off their mobile phones.

In an intimate concert venue such as this, few things irritate more than having the stirring crescendo of a Beethoven piece punctuated by an iPhone’s -marimba ringtone.

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