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One of the best-selling classical artists in the world, 26-year old Chinese pianist Lang Lang has performed with music's most renowned orchestras and plays sold-out solo concerts across the globe. He just completed his memoir, Journey of a Thousand Miles. Use the form below to submit your questions for Lang Lang, then look for the upcoming interview in TIME

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Posted by Isaac Muchengwa in London:
When you you performed Rhapsody in Blue with Herbie Hancock earlier this year, apart from - , of course, your visible body expressions, how did that make you feel inside, your soul and heart. Do you think you lived your dream, if any envisioned prior to that perfomance in February?
Posted by Luis Carlos Gonzalez R. in San Jose, Costa Rica.:
What is the best piano compsition ever written in your opinion?
Posted by Zenas Shi in Carmel, IN:
Lang Lang,

What is your interpretation of the Hungarian Rhapsody by Liszt that you play for your encore?

Thank you,
Zenas Shi
Posted by Patricia Ho in Palo Alto, CA:
Does performing in the Beijing Olympics' opening ceremonies give you a sense of patriotism? How does it feel to perform for your country?
Posted by Orlena Lee in Toronto:
Hi Lang Lang,

What advice would you give young pianists who would like to pursue a career as a successful concert pianist like yourself?
Thanks!
Posted by Cyrus Park in Vleuten:
What is your biggest achievement outside of music?
Posted by Umesh Panchaksharaiah in Richmond CA:
Dear Mr. Lang, thanks for taking my question. How does one manage to retain and convey the emotions in a musical piece, when practicing the same piece hundreds of times tends to rob the interpretation of emotions.

Thank you and wish you continued great success.
-Umesh
Posted by Julian Carroll in rochester ny:
What is your favorite sport?
Posted by María Camila Vásquez in :
Do you think starting to study the piano at 24 is a waste of time? How does one overcome the frustation of late starters?
Posted by Harry Matthew Morsely in New York:
1..Who're your best woman pianist now and then..??.................

2..What do you think of pianist Billy Joel's " A happy marriage, like New York is a state of mind. " style songs...??......................

3..What kind of arts and books you like to having as my gifts.??
Posted by Marcela Schaefer in Tampa, FL:
Have you always known that you wanted to become a professional musician? Have there been moments in your life where you wished you were doing something else? How many hours a day do you practice?
Posted by Jaxon Bridge in New York:
A lot of talented musicians who play well are surprisingly unable to improvise. I've decided this is a very different skill. I am wondering if you like to "play around" and make stuff up as you go along... to improvise, in other words.
Posted by Leechian Lim in Kuala Lumpur:
Hello Lang Lang,

What do you think makes the best pianist?

Thank you.
Posted by Paul Chow in Toronto:
Wunderkind Lang,
Who is your favorite living pianist?
Who is your favorite past pianist (I mean deceased) ?
Posted by Ellen Li in Singapore:
How does your career as pianist help you define the meaning of your life?
Posted by sumin cui in xinxiang china:
According to your personal experience , what is most important factor of your succeed ?
Posted by Steven Lin in Beijing:
Don't you think it's too early to publish a memoir when you're only 26-year old? What's your motive?
Posted by Stefanie Yeung in Chadds Ford, PA:
Hi Lang Lang!
When you first came to America, what were your first impressions?

What advice do you have for aspiring classical artists?

When you first began studying music, did you ever imagine you'd end up where you are now?
Thanks!
Posted by He Cai in Madison:
Hi, Lang Lang,

You are a Chinese pianist. So Chinese culture or western culture, which one do you think benefit you more?
Posted by Yunjie Wang in Beijing:
you set a good example for the young generation who were born after
1980 in china and the whole world.
GO ON ,LANG LANG!
GO ON ,CHINA!
Posted by Edith Widayani in Jakarta, Indonesia:
in terms of playing classical music, there are a lot of challenging moments when you have to acknowledge the composers' mind and ideas. how do you approach a piece that you're playing for the first time, and how do you make it your own?
Posted by meijin huang in Nanchang:
You are very good!
Best wishes to you!
Posted by Li Yu in BEIJING:
Hi, Lang Lang! My qustion is, what in your opinion is the most effective way to promote traditional Chinese music to the rest of the world?
Posted by Li You in Apex, NC:
Yo-Yo Ma has devoted much of his efforts to promoting cross-culture understanding through music, do you have plans to integrate Chinese music into your classic Western music platform? And further, do you see yourself opening up to much broader music traditions (of Japan, the middle-east, South American, Africa, etc.) as you continue to develop your music career?
Posted by Raymond Lattimore Cavness in Piney Flats, TN:
In the early 1960's there was an American based program by the name of Foster Parents Plan. My family sent funds to this organization for an extended time and they sent regular progress reports on a 12 year old lad and his family that they picked for us to sponsor in Hong Kong. The boy's name was Chun Wan Kwong , Inquires to the Plan led to our being told that the family name is Chun and his given names the last two. Which Lang is your family name?. I have often wondered what might have become of Wan Kwong but I have no way of locating him as I have been advised that Foster Parents no longer operates in Hong Kong. Can you offer any help along this line or suggestions as to possible search possibilities? I love most all instrumental classical music but can barely play the radio myself. Wishing you Good luck and much success on your tour.
Posted by Irina P in Los Angeles:
Lang Lang,

I've read you were discouraged early in your career, because your teacher didn't think you were good enough to make it. What kept you going?
Posted by Liu Z.N. in Shanghai:
For years, so many children learn to play piano at an early age here in China. I wonder, apart from your own talent and hard work, what's the biggest external factor that led to your success and made you one of the million?
Posted by Michael Johnson in New York:
How is it that you have the same name twice?
Posted by Pony ma in in China:
Hi Lang Lang
Do you think you already achieve your goal in your career? If not, what's your goal or your dream?
What's the thing you most like? and what's the thing you most dislike?

Thanks you!
Pony Ma
Posted by song archi in BeiJing:
Who is your most favorite music artists in China,and why . Thank you!
Posted by Barry Werger in Claremont:
Greetings! What do you think is the most important thing you can do to help keep classical music a living and evolving world, rather than a static canon? How do you choose new composers to support, and how do you balance new and "standard" repertoire?
Posted by James Jiang in Norwich:
As a young person grows up with pop music, it's not easy for me to find the charm of classic music and enjoy it. What's your say for this?
Posted by Mandy in GUANGZHOU:
LANGLANG,COME ON!
Posted by Deng Wen in BeiJing:
Hi LangLang!

Do you think you are a great man like your dream?
Posted by timothykwameonyame in ACCRA, GHANA:
In terms of classical music,you are no 1.now how can we get you to teach some of us young and up coming.However iam in the choral musical group in my churc here in GHANA.Is there any ways and means that you teach people outside your country? If yes how.GOD BLESS YOU.
Posted by Shan Huang in Melbourne, Australia:
To all those kids who are learning piano because their parents want them to become the next you, what inspirational message would you give to them?
Posted by Becky Li in New York, NY:
Dear Lang Lang,

Is your playing style affected by tragedies, such as the recent earthquake(s) in China, or the flooding all around the world, including SE Asia and the U.S. Midwest?

Thank you for sharing your talent with the rest of the world!

Best,
Becky Li
Posted by Nathan Kendall in London:
Hi Lang Lang,

I'm love Liszt's music but I find people scoff when I mention his name, as if implying for some reason or another, he's not worthy of adoration!
As you're world renowned for playing his Hungarian Rhapsodies, have you encountered this snobbery towards Liszt, and do you think it has tainted your acclaim? …unless you also think Liszt isn't that great?

Very best

Nathan
Posted by frank sarah in Jining:
Do you feel proud to be a Chinese?
Posted by Tom Andrews in portland, oregon:
Hi Lang Lang,

I've always been an admirer of the dynamic range and power of Vladimir Horowitz. As a recording engineer, when I listen to Vladimir's studio recordings, especially with headphones on, I often hear a lot of editing and multiple splicing of different takes into a final version.

Is recording technology both a blessing and a curse for classical musicans? What do you think is important to achieve during the recording process? How do you approach maximizing dynamic range of the piano in a live hall or venue?
Posted by Recep Adıgüzel in Istanbul:
What does music mean for you?
thanks
Posted by michael huang in beijing:
Dear Lang Lang,
since you were three years old you have spent most of your time and most of your energy for playing the piano, and your family has been taking care of any aspects of your live always keeping an eye on you.

I wonder whether there has ever been space in your life for personal things, such as developing an intimate relationship to a person you fell in love with?

Thank you for your honest answer!
Posted by Pan Fayang in China, Anhui Province, Anqing:
how do you perceive the differences between the eastern and western music pieces in varies aspects, so as to perform these two disparate types of music well?
Posted by Martha Blackburn in Marlton, NJ:
If you could travel anywhere in the world for vacation and NOT be required to perform/have interviews/be in the public eye, where would you go?
Posted by Xin Cheng in Toronto:
Apart from music, do you have other great passions?
If you were not a pianist, what other career paths would you have taken?
Posted by Peter Zhang in Houston, Texas:
If you didn't pursue playing piano, what would you be doing?
Posted by Gilberto Coker in Obregon, Mexico:
what inspired you to play piano?
Posted by Ashlie Meyer in Cincinnati, OH:
Do you enjoy playing non-classical pieces, like movie soundtracks or jazz pieces?
Posted by Adam Marchesseault in St. Johnsburry:
Although I'm only 17, you've really been an inspiration to me. Your music is absolutely awe-inspiring, and as a long time pianist I must know: When you play, do you focus on the music itself or just lose yourself in the music and play it by how you feel?
Posted by Ryan Warren in Sherwood, Arkansas:
When did you first realize you wanted to be a pianist?
Posted by Jonathan Zhang in Los Angeles:
Presumably coming from a traditional Chinese upbringing with lots of parental pressure to play the piano, did you ever dread your instrument? And if so, how and when did you start to love and appreciate it instead?
Posted by Michael Slonim in Gaithersburg:
With all of these accomplishments so young. What is the one thing you still wish to acheive (music-related).
Posted by Charles Reaume in Portland:
Lang Lang, would you consider your taking part in the Openning Ceremonies your "Olympics"? If not, can you detail an event most significant in your career?
Posted by Yang Fan in harbin,china:
Which popular song is your pavorite.
Posted by Hyundoe Kim in Lancaster:
Mr. Lang Lang,

How do you control your nerves when you perform in front of thousands of crowds? Especially when you have to perform in the Beijing Olympics?
Posted by John Arndt in Grand Rapids:
How do you deal with stage fright?
Posted by E. Cantu in McAllen, TX:
Your talent is unquestionable, but do you think as you are becoming more and more of a celebrity outside the world of classical music that you are either leaving your roots there or taken less seriously among classical musicians?
Posted by michelle in changsha from China:
As a Chinese, I am very proud of him.
Posted by Samuel Deepak Thomas in Chennai, India:
Hi Lang Lang,
If you were not a pianist, what would you have been?
Regards,
Samuel D. Thomas
Posted by qi chen in nanchang:
hello,lang lang
try you best
we will support you
Posted by just-jide in Lagos:
Which of this classical models do you admire most? Mozart, Pachelbel and Beethoven? Who is better from your own view?
Posted by Willis Linn in Shirleysburg:
Do you ever take your art to high schools? I think it would help draw children into music and away from gangs. I live in a rural area in south central Pa. I don't remember anyone of your talent gifting children a look into the beauty music can be.
Parents in this area are highly unlikly ever to have the knowledge of how clasic music opens the mind and that is a real loss for everyone.
Posted by Mark Fisher in Ann Arbor:
Lang Lang,

I was fortunate enough to be able to attend your workshop at Schoolcraft College years ago, and was awestruck at your kindness, generosity, and talent. I can think of no better musician to participate in the opening ceremonies of the event which brings the world together. May you continue to find happiness in your music and continue to share that with the world. Thank you.
Posted by Sushil Pathak in San Pablo:
Do you think you can spend a year from now without touching piano?
Posted by HELEN ROGERS in New York:
When will you record Beethoven's Fifth...and who does your crazy but wonderful hair? Bringing a gang to your Concert in the Park! Was at your concert at Lincoln Center...your standing ovations are so deserved. Love your Father playing with you too.
Posted by Mark S. Mandel in ilwaukee, WI:
We are looking forward to seeing you next week at Ravinia. What are some of your favorite venues to play at?
Posted by Mark S. Mandel in Milwaukee, WI:
I am looking forward to seeing you at Ravinia this week. What are some of your favorite venues to play at?
Posted by JulioVicuña in Santiago, CHILE:
Can be your opinion, the same of mine, in relation to the best piano interpreter for MOZART, has been Walter Gieseking?
Can you give me your opinion related to Claudio Arrau for Beethven, together with Arthur Schnabel.
Posted by JulioVicuña in Santiago, CHILE:
Can be your opinion, the same as mine, in relation that the best piano interpreter for MOZART, has been Walter Gieseking?
Can you give me your opinion related to Claudio Arrau for Beethven, and also Arthur Schnabel.
Posted by William Nightingale in Tucson, Arizona:
Will you please come back to Tucson and bring your Papa?
Posted by Mary Anne Ramer in Sault Sainte Marie, MI:
If you could be compared to any pianist (as opposed to composer), living or dead, who would you like to be compared to and what attributes would you like to have in common? Different? Why?
Posted by Charles Amenta III in Flossmoor, IL:
Why do you lean back so much when you play? Is this true emotion or showmanship to involve the audience?
Posted by Raymond La in Stuart, FL:
Over your career, what city have you enjoyed playing in the most?
Posted by Alison Feenstra in Berlin:
How do you engage with a piece when you start working with it?
Do you feel that you have a relationship to particular pieces or composers, alive or dead, that you´ve played over the years?
Posted by Alexander Hoffman in San Francisco:
What do you think of countryman Yundi Li's future on the classical music scene? Does he possess the potential to capture the hearts of millions in the same manner as you have?
Posted by Hsin-Yi Chiang in Greenbelt, Maryland:
During your process to becoming a superstar, have you ever thought about giving up? What made you pick it up again and continue playing?
Posted by Willis Wong in Hong Kong:
As a permanent citizen of Hong Kong though the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme in 2006, would you help promote classical music to the young generation of the city ? What difficulties/challenges would you anticipate ?
Posted by Willis Wong in Hong Kong:
As a permanent citizen of Hong Kong through the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme in 2006, would you help promote classical music to the young generation of the city ? What difficulties/challenges would you anticipate ?
Posted by Jingning Zhang in Philadelphia, PA:
Will you be playing at the 2008 olympics in Bejing?
Posted by Nancy Arganbright Weekley in Daytona Beach Shores, FL:
The intensity of your playing is totally mesmerizing. How do you sustain that level of focus and passion?
Posted by Maggie Liu in Dover, DE:
How much of your success do you attribute to hard work and how much to talent?
Posted by Chacha Wang in Rockville MD:
when you first started on your music career, did you dream that you'll be as famous as you are today?

which classical composer's music style do you appreciate the most?
what is your all time favorite piece?

your talent was visible at an early age, did that have an impact on your childhood life?

were you caught by surprise when your performance became internationally popular?
thanks so much for answering
Posted by Soyeun Yang in Superior, Colorado:
If you had the honor of performing a duet with another pianist, which pianist would you choose and which piece would you play?
Posted by Soyeun Yang in Superior, Colorado:
I'm a piano player but it's hard for me to focus on and practice pieces that I consider boring. How can I get more involved when playing these pieces?
Posted by Andrei Zakharov in Moscow, Russia:
What do you think about the contemporary role of the classic music? Do you anticipate that modern life and classic music are in "parallel words" or at least have too few points of intersection?
Posted by Spencer J. Gordon in Chesterton, IN:
Can you describe music in just one word?
Posted by Spencer J. Gordon in Chesterton, IN:
For which classical musician do you have the most respect?
Posted by Spencer J. Gordon in Chesterton, IN:
What is your favorite musical genre (other than classic)?
Posted by Nathan Cheung in Pleasanton:
Generally, exactly how do you practice? For example, I'm learning Balakirev's Islamey and I want to know exactly what you would do to master the technical difficulties of this piece.
Posted by Alicia Chen in Dayton,MD:
What is your favorite composer, piano brand, and song?
Posted by Cissylau in xi'an:
Langlang, how can you release your pressure and keep a positive mind when you are under critize? Thank you.
Posted by Rebecca Tung in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan:
Lang Lang,
I think you are absolutely the best pianist on earth!! What do you think you can do to keep the classical music fresh and relevant for kids like me who are ten or younger? Love you.

Rebecca
Posted by Paul Bagus in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada:
What do you like to do in your spare time??:0
Posted by Joanna Chen in Sydney:
Lang Lang:
Beyond the successful career you have now as a pianist, what other aspects in music (or even other industries) would you be most likely involved into in the future years?
Best Regards
Joanna Chen
Posted by Regina Wong in Rochester Hills, MI:
How has being a world-famous celebrity affected you as a pianist?
Posted by Ke Li in Troy, MI:
There are many methods of practicing that are said to work the best. For example, some teachers will have their students practice slowly and with hands separate to improve their technique, while others say that single-hand practice is destructive and suggest that all practice has to be done with both hands. Do you recommend any specific routines that work the best for practicing the piano, or will just about every practice method taught by teachers be pretty much equally effective if the pianist puts in the time?
Posted by Regina Wong in Rochester Hills, MI:
In addition to your current reputation as a gifted pianist, would you like to be known for something else?
Posted by Regina Wong in Rochester Hills, MI:
In addition to your current reputation as a gifted pianist, what else would you like the world to know you as?
Posted by Catherine Chow in WUXI:
Dear Mr. Lang Lang:
Do you think this Olympic Games on your own place great significance ？
In your life, is music the most important thing?
will You come to Jiangsu Province recently opened the concert?
Posted by Cappy Kwong Hiu Wan in Hong Kong:
Lang Lang,
When you go to 30-year-old marriage, will you do a professional pianist? Your family will take the first left or career?

Thank you=]
Cappy~
Posted by Mike Ozmun in Austin, TX:
Many great orchestras have suffered a decline in attendance in recent years. How can we maintain interest in classical music, and what is being done to introduce a new generation to this art?

When you are not listening to a live performance, for recorded music, do you prefer vinyl or CDs?
Posted by Lin W.N in Shan tou,China:
Hi Lang Lang,
Thanks for offering such a chance to ask you a question.As we all know,you are succeed in playing the piano, you really put your whole heart and your life into it .So what do you think you have achieved and you have missed in you life?Will you try to pursue something that you have missed when become older?Thanks for your reply!
Posted by Ring in Guangzhou:
what did you want to show to us through your autobiography
Posted by Zhiying Liu in Troy,MI:
How do you look at your childhood? Did you have a great passion for playing piano while other children were playing outdoors?
Posted by Tianxin Li in New Jersy:
what's your goal in Ten years?
Posted by Jessie Chuen in Hong Kong:
Hi Lang Lang,

It was great meeting you in Beijing this May. I know your music video "Lang Lang's Music - A Tribute to 2008" had it's premiere in various Chinese cities in the past month already, when will it be in international cinemas? Will you be promoting this movie and the 2008 Beijing Olympics to the cities you are about to visit?

Anything besides your music career, name something else you want to achieve. Let's imagine, what do you think you'll be like in 10 years? Would you like to have a family and children?

Anyway, hope you enjoy the Olympics back at home!
Cheers,
Jessie
Posted by Flora Ho in Hong Kong:
Hi Lang Lang,
In between having master classes with young pianists and holding concerts, which do you think is a better way for you to raise the public's interest and enhance their understanding on classical music?
Posted by Jonathan Zhang in Palos Verdes:
What do you think is the biggest difference between playing and studying piano in Europe and the U.S. as opposed to in China?
Posted by Sue Bai in Novi, Michigan:
Many people with great achievements have Asperger Syndrom(AS) which enabled them to focus on their specific area (in music for example) and excel, however the social skill development may be delayed.

Could you tell us if you had/still have Asperger Syndrom and if yes, how do you deal with social commincation related difficulties, if any and how does playing piano helps you to relax?

From a AS kid's mom
Posted by Michiko Kohata in Ann Arbor:
What do you value the most in your life? Having achieved the success that you once dreamed of, what kind of life do you now wish for yourself?
Posted by Abel Shin in Hong Kong:
How did you perceive your music - is it Western or Eastern? Despite the original scores, how would you approach your interpretation of them? Would you prefer to play safe and follow the big guns who have interpreted them in the past, or would you be daring enough to 'play you own stuff' irrespective of what critics might say, and how would you convince listeners and critics alike if your interpretation somehow deviates substantially from that of other pianists?
Posted by Yizheng He in Indianapolis, IN:
Hi Lang Lang,

I hear that you were able to play songs you heard on TV on the piano after a single hearing when you were a child. Do you have absolute pitch? Please describe any diction/perceptual feats of yours, such as being able to name all the notes in a chord after hearing it.

Thanks!
Yizheng
Posted by Karl Schreiber in Tucson, Arizona:
Hi, Lang Lang -
Do you agree that classical piano pieces often get performed too fast these days? In my humble opinion, the action of period pianos could not have allowed some of the tempi contemporary pianists are performing at today.
Good luck to you!
Posted by Jing Sum in Hong Kong:
What would you do if you ex-girlfriend or some old confidant were to bad-mouth you on the internet and sell exclusive stories to the press for fame and fortune? Has anything of the like happened to you ever since your huge success?

When other professionals in the classical music world criticize you, how do you take such criticisms? How do you handle the stress?

I know that you have an extremely broad fans base in China where they have established a site and forum for you, providing fans with all the latest updates and exclusives. Is it one of your official websites?

I learnt that you have a super memory for new names and faces. How do you manage to recognize so many of your fans? Do you ever keep in contact with them? What do you think of them? Do you like having them around or do you prefer working quietly with your colleagues?

Thanks for taking our questions!
Posted by Carmen Ng in Hong Kong:
Hello Mr. Lang!

Up till now, your father still accompanies you on many of your world tours, playing the role of a father, a manager, and personal assistant. Is it his wish to accompany you? Does it ever occur to you that you would like to travel alone?

Your father also plays the erhu. Have you ever tried to play the instrument? Is there any other instrument you play besides the piano?

Being a Quality Migrant of Hong Kong, do you plan to apply for permanant residence in the region? Will you reside and teach in HK?

What do you think of getting your wax figure made at Madame Taussaud's? Do you perceive yourself as the rock star of classical music?

Lastly, how do feel about being an Olympics torchbearer? What would you like to play for the Opening Ceremony on 8 Aug 2008?

Thank you!
Posted by Jessie Chuen in Hong Kong:
Hi LL,

I remember you've established a children's fund in NY for young music talents. Can you tell us a bit more about what this fund and yourself have been doing to put the fund's objectives into practice?

Having read your autobiography in Chinese & English, I realized you didn't mention which high school you went to in the US when you studied music at Curtis. Was is not very significant a place in the making of today's Lang Lang? Or did you not have much memories at that particular place?

Have you considered holding concerts in Thailand or the Philippines or other countries with music-loving people where you have not visited yet? I'm sure they'd love to have you as we do here in HK!

On a lighter note, if Disney were to invite you to play a theme song for their cartoon and do a voiceover dubbing for a character, would you be willing to take up the task? What kind of cartoon character would you like to play in voice and music? And how would you incorporate classical music into the cartoon to inspire young viewers?

Thanks a lot!
Warmest regards,
Jess =)
Posted by Margret Richter-O in Freilassing / Germany:
Dearest Lang,
I would very much like to spend few hours with you in order to ask you more questions about you, your music, your family and your home-country China!
Posted by Melody Liu in Los Angeles:
What do you like to do other than play the piano?
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Posted by Joshua Huang in Carmel, Indiana:
Greetings Lang Lang,

Which composer do you find most difficult when playing his or her pieces?

Thank-you,
Joshua Huang
Posted by Michiko Kohata in Ann Arbor:
It seems to me that your travel schedule is inhumane. You don't think you might be happier and live a better life with a slower schedule?
Posted by Christine Zhang in Basking Ridge, NJ:
Do you feel that your parents pressured you into playing the piano while you were young, or do you think that without their insistence you would have discovered it and developed such skill for yourself?
Posted by isabel cho in los angeles:
Dear Lang Lang,
I like to know after the performance in Hollywood Bowl on July 17,2008. When will be the next one after that ?
Please let me know. I'm very anxious to know.
You're the best pianist . A wonderful person.
Posted by isabel cho in los angeles:
LANG LANG,

How terrific you are!
Posted by Elisa Grazzi in Florence, Italy:
At the age of 26 your life has already been so extraordinary to fill a biography, and your career is at the top. The world wants you more and more, but you surely don't have enough time for yourself and for private life.
Is there something you particularly miss today?
Posted by Dafei Yin in LA, CA:
Hi, Langlang:
I just listened to your concert in Hollywood Bowl, LA. Thanks for the enthusiastic performance. We love it. Well, I wonder where does this passion come from?
Besides that, we know your father influence your growth greatly. Have you considered that if one day when you become a father, how will you influence your child?
Best,
Dafei
Posted by Cathie Morrison in Vancouver, B.C.:
Dear Lang Lang,
Do You like it, that I admire You in every way;
how do you like it that I adore your music, and the way you play;
may I say I love your accent, your interviews, the things you do;
and,
are the above reflections of your high mind, and stellar spirit?
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Your opinion related to the grait Walter Gieseking, Claudio Arrau and Arthur Schnabel.
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Posted by Curtis Pavey in Denver:
Dear Lang Lang,

You are such an inspiration to hear. As a young pianist myself I throughly enjoy listening to your music. When is your next CD coming out? What pieces are you planing to record? I hope to eventually see Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6 and the Beethoven 5th Piano Concerto.

Thank you,
Curtis Pavey
Posted by Kathy Ranieri in Philadelphia, PA:
Hello Lang Lang,

How do you learn a new piece, for example, Tan Dun's Piano Concerto, and how long does it take you to master it?

Thank you for all your wonderful performances. You are definitely #1 in my book.
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DANIEL ABRAMS, who has been hailed throughout Europe and the Americas (Alan Rich wrote of his Town Hall debut in 1957: he must henceforth be taken into account when lists of pianists most likely to succeed are being compiled) will be presenting a concert of music from his “Opera For Piano” series in New York City on Wednesday, Oct. 15th. Included will be the American premier of his Musical Portraits from Wagner's 'Ring' (a 45-minute work). He feels that in his lifetime of music making, this is his most important contribution to music, and that “Opera For Piano” (please see Abrams' statement below) will be a great addition to the performing pianist's repertoire. Marta Argerich recently heard some of Abrams' music performed in Europe and requested its inclusion in her Lugano Piano Festival.
To give you some idea of Abrams‘ rare abilities as a musician and pianist, the following is from a review he received from “The NY Herald Tribune” when he presented the complete cycle of Mozart piano sonatas at the Kaufman Y:
Mr. Abrams, as has been noted before, is born to the piano; he cannot help but make beautiful sounds and he brings to whatever he tackles not only musicianship, technique and interpretative prowess, but a very special kind of intellectual radiance that quite sets him apart. In short, the five sonatas heard contained a veritable galaxy of refinements -- indeed, the sort of refinements that seem slowly to be creeping out of contemporary piano playing.
The concert, at the Mannes College of Music, 150 West 85th St (between Columbus & Amsterdam Avenues) is on Wednesday, October 15th at 8 pm. There is no charge and seating begins at 7:30 pm.
It promises to be a glorious evening of music making and the re-discovery of a truly great pianist!
More about Abrams: http://www.Daniel-Abrams.com

The following is by Daniel Abrams about “Opera For Piano”:
All the music in the series “Opera For Piano” was written because I love opera and wanted to play some of this wonderful music on the piano. It is written in the styles of the various composers to preserve the passions and styles of the operas, perhaps as if the music had been written for the piano, but not as virtuoso pieces as was Liszt's goal.
In the first three works - variations on arias - the story is not of paramount importance. However, in the “Portraits on Wagner's ‘Ring,'” because Wagner used musical motifs for each character and dramatic “happening,” some knowledge of the storyline of this nearly sixteen hour series of four operas is certainly helpful, but not essential in listening to the music on its own.

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