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.