Pianist Lang Lang looking nowhere but up – Mark Kanny

lang-lang.jpg From Pittsburgh Tribune Review:

Rockets aspire to pianist Lang Lang‘s rate of ascent. In just seven years, he has attained the popularity it took legendary pianists of the past — such as Vladimir Horowitz and Arthur Rubinstein — many decades to achieve.

Although Lang’s picture adorns the covers of the season brochures of top American orchestras alongside music directors and cellist Yo-Yo Ma, the 23-year-old Chinese pianist speaks with humility about his good fortune and desire for continued growth. [Full Text]

See also China’s music prodigy plays for World Cup by People’s Daily Online; Lang Lang expands horizons by Straight.com; Lang Lang – In Full Flight by ISM Online.

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