He started learning to play the piano when he was three years old in Shenyang, China. Today he is one of the world's most outstanding pianists. In this engrossing life story, adapted by Michael French, Lang Lang not only recounts the difficult, often thrilling, events of his early days, but also shares his perspective on his rapidly changing homeland. He thoughtfully explores the differences between East and West, especially in the realm of classical music and cultural life. Shining through his rags-to-riches story of a child prodigy who came of age as a renowned musician, Lang Lang's positive spirit, his dynamic personality, and his enduring passion for music will inspire readers of all ages.
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Twenty-six-year-old Lang Lang is a world-renowned classical pianist with extraordinary talent and focus. His story illustrates the importance of hard work and the added benefit of a having determined father to help make a dream a reality. He began playing piano at age 3, won his first piano competition at age 5, and was accepted at the Curtis Music Institute of Philadelphia at age 14. Andrew Pang tells Lang Lang's story with a delivery that expresses the pianist's enthusiastic love of music. While he sounds appropriately young, Pang's English doesn't sound natural; his cadence doesn't have the flow of a native speaker. But even though the rhythm is slightly off, it doesn't detract from the story of a uniquely talented and focused young man. N.E.M (c) AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine
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There have been a few classical musicians who've attained rock-star status: Liberace, Pavarotti, perhaps Yo-Yo Ma. But they've all been surpassed by Chinese pianist Lang Lang, whose youth--and incredible tradition-defying musical ascendance--seems to reflect the spirit of the times. At a time when China has emerged as one of the dominant world powers, all the while masking a poor human rights record, Lang's story has more relevance than ever. Lang's journey spans several generations, and Feodor Chin's theater background helps him give a lively reading. In China a whole new generation of classical music fans is finding out about the great composers via the homegrown Lang's dazzling star quality and amazing story. J.S.H. (c) AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine
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