LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: Sonatas Nos 3 & 23 "Appassionata" Lang Lang (piano) [ Sony Classical / CD - released 29/Nov/2019 ] Ahead of Beethoven's 250th anniversary in 2020, Sony Classical releases Beethoven Sonatas Nos 3 & 23 "Appasionata" by superstar pianist Lang Lang. Lang Lang is a critically acclaimed piano virtuoso who began playing the piano at the age of three.... |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Best of Lang Lang (2 CD set) Lang Lang (piano) [ Deutsche Grammophon / 2 CD - released 2/Sep/2010 ] Lang Lang, at 28, is a phenomenon unique in the world today: The Chicago Tribune hailed him as "the greatest, most exciting piano talent in years" |
LISZT / BACH / CHOPIN / BEETHOVEN / TCHAIKOVSKY / etc
Lang Lang: Romance Lang Lang (piano) [ Sony Classical / CD - released 5/Nov/2017 ] Sony Classical has brought together the most beautiful and romantic piano works recorded by Lang Lang to create Romance. Carefully selected from his Sony Classical discography, each work exhibits the artist's mature and nuanced lyricism. |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Lang Lang - Piano Book (Deluxe CD) Lang Lang (piano) [ Deutche Grammophon / 2 CD - released 29/Mar/2019 ] Lang Lang returns with his brand new solo album 'Piano Book' - a collection of pieces which first inspired him to play the piano and led him on his path to international stardom. |
MOZART / CHOPIN
The Highest Level: Prokofiev 3 and Bartok 2 BLU-RAY Lang Lang (piano) [ Sony Blu-ray / Blu-ray Disc - released 4/Nov/2013 ] Lang Lang's first concerto album on the Sony label unites the world's greatest International music stars: Lang Lang, Sir Simon Rattle and the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. This highly awaited collaboration resulted in a recording which will mark one... |
MOZART / CHOPIN
Lang Lang At The Royal Albert Hall (recorded in 2013) BLU-RAY Lang Lang (piano) [ Sony Blu-ray / Blu-ray Disc - released 31/Oct/2014 ] In November 2013 Lang Lang returned to London's legendary Royal Albert Hall for two recitals that sold out within 48 hours of tickets being released. This 120 minute film captures the complete recital and offers an opportunity to re-live an... |
SCHUMANN / SCHUBERT / TAN DUN / CHOPIN / etc
Lang Lang Live At Carnegie Hall (Recorded live at Carnegie Hall, New York on November 7, 2003) Lang Lang (piano) [ Deutsche Grammophon DVD / 3 CD/DVD - released 5/May/2008 ] Recorded live at Carnegie Hall November 7th 2003 |
LISZT / BACH / CHOPIN / MOZART / HOLST / JOPLIN
Lang Lang: Piano Magic Lang Lang (piano) [ Sony Classical / CD - released 15/Oct/2018 ] Heralded by the New York Times as "the hottest artist on the classical music planet," Lang Lang has had an almost unparalleled impact on classical music, whose notable performances include the Sydney Opera House and Beijing's 2008 Olympic Opening. |
BEETHOVEN / ALBENIZ / PROKOFIEV / CHOPIN
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Lang Lang - Live in Vienna BLU-RAY Lang Lang (piano) [ Sony Classical Blu-ray / Blu-ray Disc - released 14/Jun/2016 ] "the technical command is peerless and the emotional warmth envelops us. He is surely the Horowitz of our generation" The Observer, 12th September 2010 |
SERGEI PROKOFIEV / BELA BARTOK
Prokofiev / Bartok: Piano Concertos [CD plus DVD documentary] Lang Lang (piano) / Berlin Philharmonic, Simon Rattle [ Sony Classics / 2 CD/DVD - released 1/Dec/2013 ] "this is a performance [of the Prokofiev] that glides by, impeccably beautiful and fleet, yet a trifle short of character. Still, Lang Lang's easy virtuosity is delicious; so is the absence of keyboard thumping...[the Bartok] offers genuine bite, whe |
SAINT-SAENS / DEBUSSY / RAVEL / FAURE / BOULANGER / FARRENC / etc
LP: Saint-Saens: Carnival of the Animals / Piano Concerto No. 2 (with other works by French composers) Lang Lang (piano), with Gina Alice (piano), Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Andris Nelsons [ Deutsche Grammophon LP / 2 CD - released 26/Apr/2024 ] This is a carnival of French works for all generations by world-renowned pianist Lang Lang who offers music lovers of all ages the pleasure of discovery. Saint-Saëns' Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Gewandhaus Orchestra and conductor Andris Nelson,... |
SAINT-SAENS / DEBUSSY / RAVEL / FAURE / BOULANGER / FARRENC / etc
Saint-Saens: Carnival of the Animals / Piano Concerto No. 2 (with other works by French composers) Lang Lang (piano), with Gina Alice (piano), Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Andris Nelsons [ Deutsche Grammophon / 2 CD - released 26/Apr/2024 ] This is a carnival of French works for all generations by world-renowned pianist Lang Lang who offers music lovers of all ages the pleasure of discovery. Saint-Saëns' Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Gewandhaus Orchestra and conductor Andris Nelson,... |
CHOPINI / ZIMMER / DUDLEY / DESPLAT / MORRICONE / etc
Lang Lang at the Movies Lang Lang (piano), with Maxim Vengerov (violin) / The Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Gavin Greenaway [ Sony Classical / CD - released 11/Sep/2020 ] When a pianist of Lang Lang's calibre illuminates the world of motion pictures with his artistry, it turns every piece and every movie into a special event. |
VARIOUS
Lang Lang - The Disney Book Lang Lang (piano), with Andrea Bocelli & Gina Alice / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Robert Ziegler [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 16/Sep/2022 ] "What could so easily have turned into a hotel lobby-style piano amble in fact does a lot better than that. There's a broad range of Disney from across the ages plus a nice variety of pace, and one or two of the arrangements are engagingly clever." |
FREDERIC CHOPIN
Chopin: Piano Concertos Lang Lang (piano) / Wiener Philharmoniker, Zubin Mehta [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 17/Nov/2008 ] A long-awaited recording: Lang Lang performs Chopin's Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2, two of the most beloved pieces in the repertoire. Lang Lang has performed these concertos for many years with many different orchestras before deciding to bring his... |
MAGIC OF LANG LANG
The Magic of Lang Lang (Incls the music of Haydn, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Schumann, Mozart & others) Lang Lang (piano) with Andrea Bocelli and various orchestras [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 20/Aug/2008 ] Lang Lang is the world s most successful pianist, the hottest artist on the classical music planet (The New York Times). |
SERGEI RACHMANINOV
Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto no. 2 in C minor / Rapsodie sur un theme de Paganini Lang Lang (piano) / Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theatre, Valery Gergiev [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 15/Apr/2005 ] "Lang Lang is a marvel, his ease of virtuosity astonishing, his stage presence magnetic" - The Times (London), May 2004 |
SERGEI RACHMANINOV
Rachmaninov Piano Concerto no. 2 in C minor / Rapsodie sur un theme de Paganini Lang Lang (piano) Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theatre / Valery Gergiev [ Deutsche Grammophon SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 5/Apr/2005 ] Acclaimed in the major concert halls of North America, Europe and Asia, Lang Lang - at the age of 22 - has demonstrated an extraordinary ability to connect with audiences on a deeply personal level and has established himself as one of the most... |
Various Artists / Tan Dun (featuring Lang Lang, piano)
The Banquet (Original Soundtrack) [ Deutsche Grammophon / Universal Music / CD - released 3/Oct/2006 ] After his internationally bestselling soundtracks for 'Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon' and 'Hero', Chinese / American composer Tan Dun was commissioned to compose this original score. 'The Banquet' soundtrack also features star pianist Lang Lang. |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Lang Lang: Piano Book (2LP) Lang Lang (piano) [ Deutsche Grammophon Classical / 2 LP - released 22/May/2019 ] "He treats them all with love; treats them as great music, too, showering on even the frailest the full blast of his interpretive powers...Clarity and elegance illuminate two bits of Bach and a Mozart variation set." The Times |
HAYDN / MOZART / BEETHOVEN / SCHUBERT
The Vienna Album Lang Lang (piano) / Orchestre de Paris, Christoph Eschenbach [ Deutsche Grammophon / 2 CD - released 10/Oct/2015 ] "Virtuoso," "prodigy," "genius" - these are some of the words used to describe Lang Lang -- the most popular pianist on the planet. This brand new 2CD collection presents Lang Lang at his best, performing core Viennese repertoire by Haydn, Mozart,... |
J. S. BACH
Bach: Goldberg Variations Lang Lang (piano) [ Deutsche Grammophon / 2 CD - released 4/Sep/2020 ] Instrumental Choice - BBC Music Magazine, November 2020 |
TCHAIKOVSKY / RACHMANINOV / BEETHOVEN / CHOPIN / etc
Lang Lang: Complete Recordings 2000-2009 [special edition box] Lang Lang (piano) with Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theatre, Orchestre de Paris, etc [ Deutsche Grammophon / 12 CD Box Set - released 21/Jun/2012 ] A stunning set: Lang Lang's complete recordings, on Deutsche Grammophon (9 CDs) and on Telarc (2 CDs), with the longest Bonus CD (82:49) you've ever heard. Plus the 200-page book, with new articles, original liner notes and photos galore of this... |
ALBENIZ / BEETHOVEN / CHOPIN / PROKOFIEV
Live in Vienna Lang Lang (piano) [ Sony Classical / 2 CD - released 20/Sep/2010 ] "...let me say at once that the youthful excess and rampant exhibitionism of much of Lang Lang's earliest work is today transformed into playing which for the greater part is as stylish and perceptive as it is brilliant." Editor's Choice Gramophone... |
ALBENIZ / BEETHOVEN / CHOPIN / PROKOFIEV
Live in Vienna (2 CDs plus DVD) Lang Lang (piano) [ Sony Classical / 3 CD/DVD - released 20/Sep/2010 ] "Clearly everyone is having a ball and, make no mistake, doubting Thomases should take time off to listen to a major talent." Editor's Choice Gramophone October 2010 |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Piano Book Lang Lang (piano) [ Deutche Grammophon / CD - released 29/Mar/2019 ] Lang Lang returns with his brand new solo album 'Piano Book' - a collection of pieces which first inspired him to play the piano and led him on his path to international stardom. Lang Lang says: "I want to take every music lover on a journey... |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
The Very Best of Lang Lang Lang Lang (piano) [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 5/Jul/2012 ] "His enormous variety of colour and texture, of dynamic range and rhetorical gesture, is dazzling. He can sing and sustain a line, knows where to subordinate accompanying figures, and achieves a huge range of articulation." BBC Music Magazine |
CHOPIN
The Chopin Album [incls 12 Études, Op. 25] Lang Lang (piano) [ Sony Classical / CD - released 20/Mar/2013 ] "This album reflects his lifelong love for Chopin, and shows how fresh and individual his take can be...he delivers an exhilarating blend of poetry and power. The accompanying DVD is surprisingly amateurish, but reminds us of the god-given talent he... |
MOZART / CHOPIN
Lang Lang At The Royal Albert Hall (recorded in 2013) Lang Lang (piano) [ Sony DVD / DVD - released 31/Oct/2014 ] In November 2013 Lang Lang returned to London's legendary Royal Albert Hall for two recitals that sold out within 48 hours of tickets being released. This 120 minute film captures the complete recital and offers an opportunity to re-live an... |
CHOPIN / TCHAIKOVSKY
Lang Lang in Paris Lang Lang (piano) [ Sony Classical / 2 CD - released 3/Jun/2016 ] "Lang Lang clearly loves this music. Such is its tender songfulness in Lang Lang's hands and his sensitive response to Tchaikovsky's harmonies, allowing them room to unfold their own expressive narrative." (BBC Music) |
CHOPIN / TCHAIKOVSKY
Lang Lang in Paris [Double CD plus DVD] Lang Lang (piano) [ Sony Classical / 3 CD/DVD - released 20/Oct/2015 ] Lang Lang & Chopin have long been a winning combination. Already celebrated worldwide for his Chopin interpretation, Lang Lang selects the four virtuosic and well known "Scherzi" to display his interpretative ability and renowned technical command. |
HAYDN / RACHMANINOV / BRAHMS / TCHAIKOVSKY
Lang Lang: Recorded Live at Seiji Ozawa Hall, Tanglewood Lang Lang (piano) [ Telarc Records / CD - released 1/Apr/2001 ] Lang Lang has burst with unparalleled excitement and acclaim |
SCHUMANN / HAYDN / TAN DUN / CHOPIN / etc
Live at Carnegie Hall Lang Lang (piano) [ Deutsche Grammophon / 2 CD - released 1/Jun/2008 ] "Lang Lang's interpretation was pure as water. I almost thought that I had written this work for him, although he hadn't been born then." Tan Dun on Lang Lang |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Dragon Songs [includes the Yellow River Concerto] BLU-RAY Lang Lang (piano) / Fan Wei / Zhang Jial / Ji Wei / Long Yu / Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra / Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra [ Deutsche Grammophon Blu-Ray / Blu-ray Disc - released 1/Sep/2014 ] Lang Lang has fascinated audiences all over the globe - with "Dragon Songs" he takes them home to show them "his" China. Discover the musical culture that forged one of the most acclaimed classical musicians of our day. |
RACHMANINOV
The Romance of Rachmaninov [2 CD set] Lang Lang (piano) / Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theatre, Valery Gergiev / St Petersburg Philharmonic, Yuri Tamirkanov [ Deutsche Grammophon / 2 CD - released 1/May/2014 ] "Lang Lang is a marvel, his ease of virtuosity astonishing, his stage presence magnetic" - The Times (London), May 2004 |
RACHMANINOV / SCRIABIN
Piano Concerto No 3 / 10 Etudes Lang Lang (piano) St. Petersburg Philharmonic / Yuri Temirkanov (conductor) [ Telarc Records / CD - released 28/May/2002 ] "...this could well be history in the making." - The Times |
W. A. MOZART
Lang Lang: The Mozart Album Lang Lang (piano) / Vienna Philharmonic, Nikolaus Harnoncourt [ Sony Classical / 2 CD - released 20/Oct/2016 ] "for overall these public performances convey much more of Lang Lang's bouncy personality." The Times *** |
FRANZ LISZT
Liszt: My Piano Hero Lang Lang (piano) / Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Valery Gergiev [ Sony Classics / CD - released 25/Sep/2011 ] "There is some quite exquisite playing here (Consolation No. 3, 'Un sospiro' and the rarely-heard Romance 'O pourquoi donc' that opens the programme) and bursts of electrifying dexterity (Grand galop chromatique and Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6). The... |
W. A. MOZART
Mission Mozart Lang Lang (piano) / Wiener Philharmoniker [Vienna Philharmonic], Nikolaus Harnoncourt [ Sony Classical DVD / DVD - released 1/Oct/2016 ] As a tribute to Nikolaus Harnoncourt Sony Classical release on DVD & Blu-Ray the TV film "Mission Mozart". This film documented the one and only recording project between these two great musicians, recorded at Vienna's Musikverein in 2014. The... |
W. A. MOZART
Mission Mozart BLU-RAY Lang Lang (piano) / Wiener Philharmoniker [Vienna Philharmonic], Nikolaus Harnoncourt [ Sony Classical Blu-ray / Blu-ray Disc - released 1/Oct/2016 ] As a tribute to Nikolaus Harnoncourt Sony Classical release on DVD & Blu-Ray the TV film "Mission Mozart". This film documented the one and only recording project between these two great musicians, recorded at Vienna's Musikverein in 2014. The... |