Programme includes Faure’s Pavane and Schumann’s Kreisleriana, Op. 16.
Intermission.
Chopin’s 12 Mazurkas including Mazurka, Op. 7 No. 3, Mazurka, Op. 17 No. 1/2/4, Mazurka, Op. 24 No. 2/4, Mazurka, Op. 30 No. 3/4, Mazurka, Op. 33 No. 2/3/4, Mazurka, Op. 59 No. 3, Chopin’s Polonaise in C-sharp minor, Op. 26, Radetzky March, and ‘My Motherland and I’. *The programme and order are subject to change on the day of the performance.
Performance: As a ‘Grand Slam’ pianist in the classical music world, Lang Lang’s musical talent is well-known. He is the first Chinese artist nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Solo Instrumental, and was named one of the 100 Most Influential People by Time magazine. His concerts are highly sought after globally, and he is one of the most frequently collaborating pianists with top orchestras and conductors worldwide. With humor, approachability, and a Northeastern charm, he has broken the stereotypes of musicians, but his greater appeal comes from his exceptional professional level.
Artist Profile: Lang Lang is a piano superstar, a symbol of China, a Chinese emblem, a UN Peace Ambassador, an Honorary Fellow of St. Peter’s College at Oxford University, an Honorary Doctorate from the Royal Academy of Music in the UK, an Honorary Doctorate from Manhattan School of Music in the USA, an Honorary Doctorate from the Birmingham Conservatoire, an Honorary Doctorate from New York University, an Honorary Doctorate from the Central Conservatory of Music, an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Hong Kong, an Honorary Fellow of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Leeds. Lang Lang is also a Grammy China Ambassador, Ambassador to the Palace of Versailles in France, Image Ambassador for Shanghai World Expo 2010, Image Ambassador for Milan Expo 2015 and China Pavilion, Image Ambassador for ‘China-Latin America Cultural Exchange Year’ in 2016, New York City Cultural Tourism Ambassador, Cultural Promotion Ambassador for the 2022 Winter Olympics, Image Ambassador for Hangzhou Asian Games 2022, recipient of Germany’s ‘Federal Cross of Merit’, recipient of ‘Knight of the Order of Arts and Literature’ in France, recipient of France’s ‘Victoires de la Musique’ award, recipient of Germany’s ‘Bambi Award’, and recipient of Spain’s ‘Premios Ondas’ award. Statistics show that he has collaborated with the Berlin Philharmonic 24 times, the Vienna Philharmonic 45 times, and the New York Philharmonic 64 times. As a musician in the Hollywood Hall of Fame, his record sales top many classical music charts globally and have achieved great success in the mainstream music industry, being selected by Time magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World.
Due to Lang Lang’s valuable contributions to society, culture, and classical music, seven of the world’s top universities have awarded him honorary doctorates. His 2024 album ‘Saint-Saëns’ has topped various charts on Apple Music since its release on March 1st, with the top 10 classical tracks in China’s region all coming from Lang Lang’s new album ‘Saint-Saëns’. The full performance opens on December 28th, Saturday, with the show starting at 19:30. The exact duration of the performance will be determined on site.
Lang Lang Piano Recital at Tianjin Music Carnival
Programme includes Faure’s Pavane and Schumann’s Kreisleriana, Op. 16. Intermission. Cho[...]
