Lang Lang to be the first classical music artist in history to produce a 3D Music video!

JUNE 28, 2010 - Lang Lang worked in Berlin last week filming a music video for his new album release, the first album under the SONY label.  The video is also making history by being the first 3D music video ever recorded by a classical music artist!  Take a look at the production photos below:

Front row at Men's Fashion Week in Milan!!

DIFFERENT STROKES: Chinese concert pianist Lang Lang attended the Versace show on Saturday — although with his gelled-up, spiky hair, he could well pass for a rock star. Lang Lang, who played for President Barack Obama when he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize last year and opened Beijing’s Summer Olympics in 2008, said he’s recording the first classical piano 3D video. And he doesn’t mind the attention he gets one bit. “There’s great energy and it’s an encouragement to do more things for music,” he said.

Source: WWD.COM

Birthday Wishes!

So many birthday wishes!!!!
Had to share!

My god son:))))))))))))))) the cutest!

Photos from Istanbul!!

On the terrace at my hotel with views of Aya Sofia

This sea separates Europe and Asia. The terrace side is the EU side, and across the sea, you see the Asia side.  It's so amazing that it's such a short distance!

Lang Lang Baby Dance!

Found this on YouTube and thought it was too cute!  The Lang Lang Effect starts early :)

Lang Lang Honors Arts Philanthropist in Istanbul Tribute Concert

JUNE 10, 2010 - Lang Lang performs at the 38th International Music Festival today in Istanbul, Turkey.  The performance, a collaboration with the Borusan İstanbul Filarmoni Orkestrası, pays homage to Şakir Eczacıbaşı, who recently passed away after a lifetime of philanthropy and innovation for the arts in Turkey.

Programme:
Borusan İstanbul Philharmonic Orchestra
Lang Lang piano
Gürer Aykal conductor

Robert Schumann
Symphony in D minor, No.4, Op.120

Frédéric Chopin
Piano Concerto in E minor, No.1, Op.11


Read the NY Times Article about Lang Lang and the festival: http://bit.ly/9wrY3B

Read an article about Şakir Eczacıbaşı: http://bit.ly/99TOpq

Lang Lang Piano Solo for SHANGHAI Film staring Cusack, Yun-Fat

JUNE 7, 2010 - On June 17th, SHANGHAI, a new thriller starring John Cusack, Gong Li, Chow Yun-Fat and Ken Watanabe will premiere in China and soon throughout the world. Lang Lang plays a piano composition that plays for 10 minutes during the film.

Regarding the film, Lang Lang tells reporters,  

"The film is a good adventure story filled with romance and suspense, and they made it look like an old-style movie. I thought it was a very attractive opportunity for me."

Watch the Traier Below and make sure to check back for Soundtrack updates!

Link to Original Article
Source: CRIENGLISH.com

Lang Lang sings Hey Jude with President Obama, Sir Paul McCartney, Jonas Brothers

JUNE 3, 2010 - An end to a glorious night, Lang Lang joined the stage with President Barack Obama, Sir Paul McCartney, and all of the performers paying tribute to Sir Paul McCartney at the awarding of the Library of Congress' Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Lang Lang shared the stage with President Obama, Sir Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Jonas Brothers, Elvis Costello, Herbie Hancock, Corinne Bailey Rae, Dave Grohl, Faith Hill, Emmylou Harris, Jack White, and comedian MC Jerry Seinfeld.

Lang Lang, President Obama, and Sir Paul McCartney sing Hey Jude!

Lang Lang and Jonas Brothers!

Lang Lang and Sir Paul McCartney!

Lang Lang plays the White House to honor Sir Paul McCartney, Gershwin Prize Winner for Popular Song

At the White House :) preparing the show tonight for President Obama honoring Sir Paul McCartney.

JUNE 2 2010 - Lang Lang joins a glittering list of all-star entertainers tonight in the East Room of the White House to honor Sir Paul McCartney, the third recipient of the Library of Congress' Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. President and Mrs. Obama will host the celebration, which is sure to be a hotbed of celebrities and public figures. PBS will televise the performance on July 28th at 8pm under the "In Performance at the White House" series. The PBS broadcast will include tonight's performance as well as additional footage and interviews highlighting McCartney's accomplishments in music.

Artists giving tribute to Sir Paul McCartney include Lang Lang, Stevie Wonder (last year's Gershwin Prize winner), Elvis Costello, the Jonas Brothers, Herbie Hancock, Corinne Bailey Rae, Dave Grohl, Faith Hill, Emmylou Harris, Jack White, and Jerry Seinfeld. Sir Paul McCartney will also perform.

Sir Paul McCartney, Lang Lang, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Elvis Costello, Jack White, and Dave Grohl among others took the stage at the Library of Congress' Coolidge Auditorium for a special performance yesterday in honor of the Gershwin Prize. President Obama will officially present the award at this evening's event.

Link to the PBS Broadcast: http://bit.ly/co79yf

More about the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song: http://bit.ly/bMPxkn