Lang Lang

Lang Lang, born on 14 June 1982 in Shenyang, is a world-renowned Chinese pianist.

He began studying the piano at the age of three and gave his first public recital at five. Lang Lang has won several prestigious competitions, including first prize at the Shenyang Piano Competition in 1987 and first prize at the Xing Hai Competition in Beijing in 1991. He was also admitted to the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, where he studied under Professor Zhao Ping-Guo.

He made his U.S. debut in 1998 and quickly gained fame for his remarkable performances, extraordinary technique, and expressive interpretations. His foundation, the Lang Lang Music Foundation, was established in 2007 to support pianists around the world.