Lang Lang Playing With Flying Keys, Lang Lang
Lang Lang Playing With Flying Keys, Lang Lang
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Lang Lang: Playing With Flying Keys

Author: Lang Lang

Narrator: Andrew Pang

Unabridged: 4 hr 58 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/08/2008

Synopsis

Lang Lang 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 listeners of all ages.

About The Author

Lang Lang has demonstrated an extraordinary level of musicianship over the widest of repertoires. He has performed solo recitals and concerts with major orchestras all over the world. Lang Lang is the first Chinese pianist to be engaged by the Berlin Philharmonic, the Vienna Philharmonic, and all the leading American orchestras. Although he is on tour most of the year, he has homes in New York City and Beijing. Michael French has adapted Flags of Our Fathers by James Bradley and Ron Powers, and is the author of more than 20 books. He lives in Santa Barbara, California, and Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Cheryl on January 14, 2025

Memoir of a prodigy and his abusive father.......more

Goodreads review by Alyssa on April 04, 2021

I've been following the YouTuber duo, TwoSet Violin, and though I am not a classical musician, I have found a new appreciation to classical music. Because I've been watching a lot of their videos, there have been video suggestions of Lang Lang's performances and this is pretty much the reason why I......more

Goodreads review by Nina on December 04, 2018

It's so interesting to read an autobiography written by someone not so far from childhood. Published in 2008, when Lang Lang wasn't yet thirty, the focus is on his growing up. He gives a unique perspective on his unique life, including the frequent fireworks with his father and some teachers. Most i......more

Goodreads review by Cecilia on July 30, 2024

Amazing. I don't read autobiographies but this one was too good to put down. I have such a huge respect for Lang Lang after reading about his journey to the top. It was so digestible and funny and raw. Made me want to play piano again after not touching the instrument for weeks. I want to feel music......more

Goodreads review by Beth on November 28, 2017

Lang Lang's passion for the piano and music began when he was only two years old, and miraculously continued to love the piano in spite of his father's obsession with making Lang Lang the #1 pianist in the world. I would recommend this book to kids in middle and high school who are musicians, and no......more

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