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Lang Lang's fist performance in the China National Gymnasium in Beijing
Posted 1/5/2009
Over 10 thousand people came to listen to Lang Lang's concert in the China National Gymnasium. Lang Lang played Chopin Piano Concert No. 1, Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, Yellow River Concerto and Stars which Lang Lang performed at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. Lang Lang ended the program with a Chinese traditional piece.
Click here to view all the photos from this event.
Click here to view all the photos from this event.
Lang Lang becomes the first international ambassador for the Google YouTube Symphony Orchestra
Posted 12/1/2008
Click here to watch video. Lang Lang and the YouTube Symphony Orchestra
Click here on the YouTube Symphony Orchestra.
Click here on the YouTube Symphony Orchestra.
Lang Lang Thanksgiving Day Parade Photos
Posted 12/1/2008
Check out the below photos of Lang Lang from the Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Lang Lang named one of 2008's sexiest men
Posted 11/19/2008
People Magazine has released their annual sexiest men alive issue and Lang Lang has made the list! Click here to read about it online and be sure to pick up the latest issue of People at your local newsstand.
Music Of The Spheres - Special Edition
Posted 11/18/2008
A special edition of 'Music of the Spheres' is set to be released on 24th November. This release is a double disc album which includes a bonus disc of the 'Live at the Guggenheim' performance that occurred on 7th March 2008 in Bilbao. This is the first time the 'Live at the Guggenheim' performance has been available on CD.
Lang Lang appears throughout the album, which sees Mike Oldfield also collaborate with the highly respected Karl Jenkins as well as special guest appearances by Hayley Westenra on the vocal piece 'On My Heart'. Oldfield has drawn upon the best the Classical world has to offer for this unique album.
To watch exclusive live concert footage and to pre-order the special edition of 'Music of the Spheres' Click Here
Lang Lang appears throughout the album, which sees Mike Oldfield also collaborate with the highly respected Karl Jenkins as well as special guest appearances by Hayley Westenra on the vocal piece 'On My Heart'. Oldfield has drawn upon the best the Classical world has to offer for this unique album.
To watch exclusive live concert footage and to pre-order the special edition of 'Music of the Spheres' Click Here
Lang Lang in Chicago
Posted 11/14/2008
Superstar pianist Lang Lang returns to Symphony Center for three unique performances in one weekend this November!
On Friday and Saturday, November 14th and 15th, Lang Lang will be featured in chamber works with musicians from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and will perform solo piano works from the Western tradition, as well as selections from his album, Dragon Songs.
Tickets start at just $15 and $25.
Lang Lang will also sign CDs after his performance on November 14th and his afternoon performance on November 15th!
For tickets call 312-294-3000 or visit cso.org today!
Click here for list of concerts.
Friday, November 14, 8:00
Bank of America Great Performers Series: Chamber Music
Lang Lang and Friends
Lang Lang piano
Robert Chen violin
John Sharp cello
Schubert Piano Trio No. 1, D. 898
Tchaikovsky Piano Trio
Lang Lang begins his Chicago residency in an exciting collaboration with our own CSO concertmaster and principal cello. Together they perform Tchaikovsky’s Piano Trio—arguably the most difficult piece the composer wrote for piano—and Schubert’s delightful Piano Trio No. 1.
Click here for tickets.
Saturday, November 15, 1:00
Lang Lang and Friends: Family Concert
Lang Lang piano
Guo Gan erhu
Yang Wei pipa
DaXun Zhang bass
Lang Lang introduces music lovers of all ages to the sounds and colors of his rich Chinese musical heritage with this family program featuring works from his album Dragon Songs. Lang Lang says, “I love the idea of making connections between Chinese culture and the rest of the world.” Recommended for ages 5 and up.
Click here for tickets.
Saturday, November 15, 8:00
Lang Lang and Friends: Dragon Songs
Lang Lang piano
Guo Gan erhu
Yang Wei pipa
DaXun Zhang bass
Lang Lang bridges the sounds of East and West with this unique recital program, featuring solo piano works from the Western tradition and selections from his recording of classical Chinese music, Dragon Songs.
Click here for tickets.
On Friday and Saturday, November 14th and 15th, Lang Lang will be featured in chamber works with musicians from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and will perform solo piano works from the Western tradition, as well as selections from his album, Dragon Songs.
Tickets start at just $15 and $25.
Lang Lang will also sign CDs after his performance on November 14th and his afternoon performance on November 15th!
For tickets call 312-294-3000 or visit cso.org today!
Click here for list of concerts.
Friday, November 14, 8:00
Bank of America Great Performers Series: Chamber Music
Lang Lang and Friends
Lang Lang piano
Robert Chen violin
John Sharp cello
Schubert Piano Trio No. 1, D. 898
Tchaikovsky Piano Trio
Lang Lang begins his Chicago residency in an exciting collaboration with our own CSO concertmaster and principal cello. Together they perform Tchaikovsky’s Piano Trio—arguably the most difficult piece the composer wrote for piano—and Schubert’s delightful Piano Trio No. 1.
Click here for tickets.
Saturday, November 15, 1:00
Lang Lang and Friends: Family Concert
Lang Lang piano
Guo Gan erhu
Yang Wei pipa
DaXun Zhang bass
Lang Lang introduces music lovers of all ages to the sounds and colors of his rich Chinese musical heritage with this family program featuring works from his album Dragon Songs. Lang Lang says, “I love the idea of making connections between Chinese culture and the rest of the world.” Recommended for ages 5 and up.
Click here for tickets.
Saturday, November 15, 8:00
Lang Lang and Friends: Dragon Songs
Lang Lang piano
Guo Gan erhu
Yang Wei pipa
DaXun Zhang bass
Lang Lang bridges the sounds of East and West with this unique recital program, featuring solo piano works from the Western tradition and selections from his recording of classical Chinese music, Dragon Songs.
Click here for tickets.
Lang Lang and the Foundation in the News!
Posted 10/24/2008
Lang Lang has been featured in many articles over the last couple of days talking about the formation of The Lang Lang International Music Foundation. The foundation is aimed at sharing his excitement for music with children. To read all of the articles, head on over to the press section of the site.
Lang Lang launches his new foundation with an exciting event for children at New York's Town Hall
Posted 10/23/2008
Partnering with The Recording Academy and UNICEF, The Lang Lang International Music Foundation announced its launch with an opening event at Town Hall for children on Monday Oct. 20th, 2008. The event, attended by New York area school children, fans and supporters of the foundation, featured solo performances by Lang Lang and the 3 young winners of the first piano study scholarships awarded by LLIMF.
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The Lang Lang Effect continues...
Posted 10/8/2008
Pianist Lang Lang Launches His International Music Foundation
Posted 10/2/2008
Free Performance for New York City Children at the Town Hall in Manhattan on Monday, October 20, 2008
Lang Lang is appointed Ambassador of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS). This special Partnership is designed to expose more children to classical music and provide scholarships to exceptionally talented piano students.
Lang Lang, 26, has created the Foundation to enrich the lives of children through a deeper understanding and enjoyment of classical music and to inspire and financially support the next generation of musicians through target outreach and educational programs.
Venue: The Town Hall, 123 WEST 43rd Street, New York City
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm (doors open at 10:15am.)
This is a free concert for school children of New York. Space is extremely limited and allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
Made possible in part by the GRAMMY Foundation in partnership with the Starkey Hearing Foundation.
