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Pianist Lang Lang
Lang's achievements in art are of ice-breaking historical significance
to both international and Chinese piano circles. To the former, he has proved
that Chinese musicians can also enter the mainstream of classical music after
receiving correct, complete, and systematic training in music. And for the
latter, he represents another world-class Chinese classic musician after Chinese
violoncellist Wang Jian.
A Perfect Combination of Classicism and
Modernism
It's accepted by many that classical music is too abstract to meet the taste
of modern people. However, Lang doesn't agree. He insists that classical music,
having been tested by time, has a long-lasting life and unique charm. He thinks
it can enlighten people's minds with its musical notes, and can even influence
those unschooled in music.
Classical music works, especially concertos, are difficult to interpret. So
once a musician can grasp its technique, he or she can show all kinds of human
emotions by music, and thus can more easily communicate with the audience. Lang
is such a musician. And as the piano is one of the most popular elegant
instruments in the world, Lang uses it to interpret classical music with his
passion and talents and to further its development to spread classical
music.
Based on the above ambitions, Lang has put himself in music with
heart and soul. Every time on the stage, he is so fully immersed in playing
wonderful music with vivid expression that he feels right at home even under the
spotlight.
Lang also seeks the essence of music from world outside of music. He is
always glad to exchange his opinions with others on art and music. Some times he
goes to the cinema with his friends, as talking about films with them brings him
inspiration. Then he will digest such inspiration and put it into his
performance. In his spare time, he prefers to read to improve his appreciation
in music.
Pursuing music and being nurtured by music, Lang is very poetic. At the same
time, he is also very modern, having an optimistic streak and liking fashion,
sports, and so on. He himself is the perfect combination of classicism and
modernism. He is happy to get close to the audience's heart in an affectionate
style rather than stay at an aloof distance. Hence, whether in East or West,
Lang has a lot of fans who surround him wherever he goes.
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