The Magic Of Lang Lang
Lang Lang is the world s most successful pianist, the hottest artist onthe classical music planet (The New York Times). He has an extraordinary
ability to connect with audiences on a deeply personal level, transcending
the classical music world and achieving a level of popularity rarely realized
by concert musicians. His talent and personality make him an ideal
ambassador for classical music and a role model for young people.
Nominated for a GRAMMY®Award for his Billboard chart-topping
recording of Beethoven s Piano Concertos 1 and 4, Lang Lang s visibility
will be at an all-time high, thanks to a live television appearance during
the 50th GRAMMY® Awards on February 10, and an unprecedented
performance on NBC s Skating & Gymnastics Spectacular, airing on
NBC February 9. For the millions of viewers who will be exposed to
Lang Lang, The Magic of Lang Lang is the recording to have, an ideal
souvenir of Lang Lang s signature tunes, beautiful classical works and
traditional Chinese folk melodies.
Remaining firmly fixed on radar screens throughout the year, Lang Lang is
the musical ambassador for China and the Olympics. In May he will embark
on a worldwide Olympic tour performing in 10 cities that have hosted
the Olympics. In August he will co-host the Olympic games on NBC,
transmitting onto hundreds of millions of television screens around the globe.
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Customer Reviews
Keep Playing It.
I am glad I kept playing it. It is yielding its treasures with further listenings. Maybe I own too many recordings of the same pieces by past virtuosi to appreciate a new(er) artist on first review, but I am in love with this recording now. I am on line to order another Lang Lang.
Not enthusiastic...
I listened to this CD on an aircraft sound system, which may not be the best environment, but I must say I was disappointed. Quite apart from the eclectic nature of the pieces, which are fragments arranged in no particular order, I expected much more in the way of intelligent or sensitive interpretation. The problem, which occurs consistently is a self-conscious virtuosity, which has nothing to do with the music, and everything to do with Lang Lang. He clearly CAN do it - the opening of the slow movement of the Rachmaninov C minor is magical, but as soon as the music takes a more dramatic turn we are back to the sort of over-the-top flamboyance that is evident on the rest of the disc. His playing is technically OK although there are plenty of pianists that are as good, but the exaggerated changes in dynamics and tempo make the whole CD sound as if it was recorded as background music for a bad romantic movie. There are too many brilliant pianists on CD to make this worth buying.
A great sample of Lang Lang
When certain reviewers have decided that Lang Lang is Asian and therefore cannot understand western music, or that he is young, and marketed differently from other classical musicians ('the hottest artist on the classical music planet', claims the NY Times) - is it any surprise that they have nothing positive to say about the musician or his music? An unbias review can hardly be expected. I always suspected snobbery runs wild in classical music and here's proof. This is why conservatories are starting to audition students behind drawn curtains, so they are judged based solely on their playing and not their appearance.
Is it any wonder then that classical music listeners are traditionally older? And considered a little stodgy?
That's where Lang Lang comes in. He is young, personable and down-to earth. It is because of these qualities, he has drawn massive appeal amongst younger people and made classical music 'hip' again. More power to him I say!
When it comes to classical music, everyone has their own taste and preference as to how they think a piece should sound. I am not saying that I love everything that Lang Lang plays, but my preference has nothing to do with Lang Lang being a great pianist or how other people should like his music. How many pianists gets invited to play Carnegie Hall anyway?
By all means, get this album. It is a nice sample of Lang Lang's playing. Listen to it with an open mind, and enjoy!
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