Source: CCTV.com

01-06-2009 10:08

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Chinese pianist Lang Lang is one of the most recognized and in-demand classical musicians in the world today. His concerts are usually sold out, and his latest one at the National Indoor Stadium in Beijing on Saturday night was no exception.

Lang Lang opened with Chopin's Piano Concerto, regarded as something of a challenge for pianists.
Lang Lang opened with Chopin's Piano Concerto, regarded as 
something of a challenge for pianists.

It's the first concert held at the National Indoor Stadium since the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. After seeing 11 Olympic gold medals awarded last August, the 26-year-old virtuoso put on another golden performance.

Lang Lang opened with Chopin's Piano Concerto, regarded as something of a challenge for pianists. He was accompanied by the Beijing Symphony Orchestra, led by well-known conductor Tan Lihua.

The New Year concert was another step in Lang Lang's plan to welcome more listeners into the world of so-called "serious music".
The New Year concert was another step in Lang Lang's plan to 
welcome more listeners into the world of so-called "serious 
music".

The New Year concert was another step in Lang Lang's plan to welcome more listeners into the world of so-called "serious music". In an exclusive interview with Culture Express, he talked before the concert about one of his resolutions for 2009.