Classical Up Close: Lang Lang 

A truly sensitive and wise musician always appreciates the importance and the beauty of simplicity in music, in arts and in life in general. The pieces that you play in this video are some of the most beautiful and sublime musical pieces ever composed. This kind of music gives peace to the soul (what the world needs the most) . It’s vibrations harmonize and sensitize. I particularly enjoyed Rêverie (probably the best piece Debussy composed, along with Arabesque 1 and of course, Claire de lune). Whenever I listen to it I feel the same peace and gratitude that I feel when I contemplate the stars in the deep night sky. The infinite love of the universe expresses itself in every single one of its notes … Bravo!

Lang Lang is one of a kind! Have heard his Master Classes…his excellent ex- planations. with students are the best!!!!He adores what he does for a living!!thrilling!!!

So proud of him!! I've listened to him play at Carnegie Hall last year, the way he tells the story with the piano is heavenly, can't wait to see him play live again! love you! Lang Lang!!

Lang lang is a dream come true.His music is the true exprecion of a totally emancipated soul.He is an invaluable treasure that mother nature has given us . Absolutely love him!!!!!

By now his piano skills probably place him as being one of the greatest pianist ever. I recall his skills improved greatly over the last 10 years even though he was already a famous pianist 10 years ago. Man, another 10 years and his skills is probably be out of this world.

He gives you the heart to the music ❤❤❤❤❤

I watched this video many times, and never get tired of it, as well as his many other Videos. Lang Lang draw you into the music he played, his every expression goes with his music, it is magical. His Carnegie Hall performance in May was cancelled due to the virus. I can’t Waite to see him in person. I also came from his hometown ShanYang.

Hi, Deborah, welcome to Lang Lang’s world! Been watching/following him for more years than. Care to recall, he is awesome. No, 1 , hope you enjoy many more of his videos! Cheers Australia 🇦🇺

he's just impeccable!! like he's not only one of the greatest pianist of the century, but also with such a big heart to promote and share both learning and teaching classical music, everyone should watch him play and be impressed!!!!!

totally agree, hearing a piece played, correctly, really helps to learn and master the piece

I have never listened to these pieces played like such : In a completely different standard. That is not ringtone my friend, that is purest music. He spoke English perfectly well in this interview.

I have never heard Fur Elise played this way. It becomes a completely different piece to me only because so many beginners can play it, but not with the passion that Lang Lang does. He is a genius.

Lang Lang is the greatest pianist in the world. It doesn't even come close. He is technically phenomenal, and his showmanship and creativity when he performs are breathtaking. And he has a lovely personality too!

Impeccable skill with so much reservations allows him to put in all emotions into the songs.

This interviewer is delightful, one of the best I’ve heard, and I’ve listened to sooo many! Love listening to Lang Lang, he’s one of a kind! Australia

Lang,Lang sei un pianista incredibile. Io ho 86 anni ma non ho mai sentito suonare il pianoforte come lo suoni tu. Sei grande, meraviglioso, stupendo. Complimenti sinceri. Vittorio ( io sono un 86enne).

Amazing playing. These are so frequently payed we take them For granted. But here he interprets everything so differently that these pieces as if we are hearing for the first time

he is perfect!!! I have heard him for these past 10 + years.

Thank you Mr Lang Lang for your time and excellent performance! You uplifted my spirit! I am very impressed not just his excellent skills but by his feelings, kindness and compassion. I truly believe if Beethoven and Mozart are alive, they would be very happy and proud of this young and talented pianist of our modern time!

This is the first time I've seen the legendary Lang Lang play the piano so carefully. I have to say, play a good hand, but also with a good piano.

真正中國人的驕傲 他坦承 有愛心 給年青中國下一代好榜樣 為中國人增光 有了錢肯去幫其他窮山裡的小孩 天有眼 👍👏🤗🌻🌹

In addition to being an incredible pianist he´s an interviewer´s dream

What I like about Lang Lang the most is his ability to be very down-to-earth while he's doing his concerts. Just have to smile 😃

really so beautiful played. such genius!

it is only one thing i don't understand. because i see 177 dislikes as for this moment. what i don't understand is how this 177 assholes can not appreciate the genius at work. Mr. L L, bravo!!!!

当每天听朗朗的钢琴声，就忘记了世界上的虚伪、谎言、欺骗与蛮横。还有烦恼，净化自己的思想。

Lang Lang is the piano phenomenon of the 20th and 21st centuries. His interpretations are breathtaking, the feeling that comes out of the piano keys can make our hearts stop and …. listen. I have never seen any piano player live with every tone of the music the way he does in this intimate atmosphere in New York.

Just love him and his musicianship and of course the music selection ❤ he has genius plus a big heart love him 😍🥰

Apart from Lang Lang who is a piano legend, presenters of the world please take a note from this intelligent & very welcoming lady !

What a so inspired and romantic Fur Elise !!! Great lesson for who wants to study and to play correctly this famous piece.

I'm shocked by this live rendition of Maiden's Prayer. Beautiful like a diamond.

Maiden's Prayer is a favorite piano piece of my mom and my uncle and my sister. I remember whenever there is a gathering in our house... this piano piece will surely be played. The master's touch of Lang Lang makes this piano piece extra special. Am 59 years old now and listening to this beautiful music brings back happy childhood memories. Thank you Lang Lang..

07:45 Bagatelle in A minor, "Fur Elise" BEETHOVEN, 엘리제를 위하여 11:54 The Maiden's Prayer Badarzewska-Baranowska 소녀의 기도 17:27 Mozart, Piano Sonata in C major, 모짜르트 피아노소타나 C장조 25:27 Reverie, Debussy 꿈, 드뷔시 31:41 Prelude in D flat major, Raindrop, Chopin 빗방울전주곡 쇼팽 39:44 40:36

When Langlang mentioned visiting public schools, I praise his aware of public education. I wish that someday he could visit our urban elementary school, and our students, most of their families speak Portuguese or Creole, would know who Langlang is😊

Mr. Lang Lang. My entity, hasn't what to say. I am nothing. You are carrying the piano in yourpocket. You flow over the soft whales of notes. You do it as a feather.

Everything in music, is the feeling you put into it. You are great.

u know u cant get tired of fur elise when played by this Caliber pianist....10(0) times more beatiful than if the regular student were to play it

This is awesome! Love it!

Great stuff, warm and very informal - I think he should record Debussy, don’t know if he has, but he has great touch for his music

Lang Lang is a musician who might get you in an addiction to the piano and classical music. But be careful after you hear him playing you might get the feeling that the other pieces you have heard before from other piano players became soulless or tasteless.

Mozart re-born again - so wonderful feelings upon listening and witnessisuch a genius at work with such a fantastic and magical musics which RU-vid is kindly presenting them for us. THANK YOU - RU-vid.

Lang Lang is without parallel, best playful a "Maider prayer" for Tecla Baranovska! Really facinating!

Lang Lang will make history big time. May God bless him!!

A playful Lang Lang. Great music nonetheless!

First time i have had the privilege to enjoy such a high quality of piano. Its so lovely i cannot put it into words. How it arrived on my phone i dont know but thank you

Sr.lang lang lo FELICITO desde los Ángeles California ,soy de Perú me encanta su interpretación, maravillosa expresión bendiciones a Ud. Y su familia hermoso .cómo habla con el piano me encanta,.Gracias

Это божественно , это великолепие , сногшибательно, никогда не слышала , чтобы так играли , это не что, бесподобно ! ❤❤❤❤❤

Awesome Lang Lang!!! You are reminding me my brother Young Chul Yi who loved piano music just as he lived through it. I never listened the Mozart played like you did.

I just dont get how 160 people dont like this is sooooooooooo GOOD love it totaly.

This is one of my favorite piece too when I play it also & until now that I'm already 75 yrs old😊

Thank you Maestro Lang Lang for sharing your beautiful music and amazing talent I enjoyed every moment of your recital 🕺🏽🎹🎵🎶🎵🎶 So relaxing and soothing ♥️🌹🙏

He's right. Kids learning these pieces need to hear them played at their best, the most beautiful interpretations. For sure, the pieces in themselves are already masterworks and shine, but imagine as a child listening to this version of Fur Elise for the first time. The sense of wonderment and appreciation of beauty that will always stay in you, that you can retrieve when you need it.

Lang Lang's dad told him he should kill himself because some witch piano teacher said he had no talent. Good thing Lang Lang didn't accept those evil words and kept striving for excellence.

watching GENIUS is such a rare treat. WOW.....keep it going Lang Lang........you inspire me to be creative too.....gratias.....Jacqueline Rich

Thank you!

Surprised! Langlang spoke English is pretty good, so fluent. A greatest pianist in the world from China, Amazing musics he played.

ピアノは、小さい頃から、14年間習っておりました。その後、20年以上もblankがあり、中々難しい曲は弾けません。…が、乙女のいのりや、エリーゼのためには、時々弾いています。ランランの弾き方を観て聴き、自分流に楽しく弾いて良いんだ!!って気付かせて頂きました♪

太帅了，郎朗把普通的曲子演绎得有了新的生命一样！

Just wonderful. Your feeling, in music.

Plays with such internally, sacred warmth!

Oh my goodness, played from the heart. Exqusitely beautiful. Thank you❤

Sheer brilliance from a Maestro/ virtuoso, what more can you say! He beats the rest hands down, and they do nothing wrong, just haven’t his sublime ability to feel the music, Aussie

Lang Lang comme je l'entends interpréter cette sonate de Beethoven, est juste éblouissant tant en ce qui concerne la technique que la musicalité..Un grand musicien comme on n'en rencontre que quelques uns sur le siècle..

This marvellous man feels every note such sublime musicianship. I always get transported when I hear him play .

Bravissimoo,...

Since I got the Piano Book, I listen to it in the morning in the evening can't stop.

Witamy Serdecznie Maestro Lang Lang.Koncerty są wygrywane Clasik Clasik To podejście do Utworu jest właśnie Bardzo , Profesjonalne . Dziękujemy SERDECZNIE. Za Te piękne Spanialosci .. ......Wygrywane z tak wielką Klasyką Muzyczną że serce ❤️💓 płacze i ściska z Radości że mamy na Świecie Tak Świetnych PIANISTÓW . jakim jest ..Właśnie Pan Wygrywanie Nutek Z wielką Klasyką i Doskonałością .🙋🌷🥀 Każdy Ruch Maestro przy pianinie 😊 Mówi o każdym Klawiszu co Maestro Niesamowite Wygrywa Pan wie co ten Klawisz mówi zawsze no niestety my jesteśmy tylko Bierni ❤🎉 Słuchacze którzy kochają Pana wykonania U t w o r u.Gratulacke Panu.🌷🥀🌹i ten Cudowny Bukiecik Maestro Bukiecik Internetowy dla Szanownego ... MAESTRO.. Prosimy o Przyjęcie od nas Z dalekiej Przepięknej ,,,,,,P O L S K I,, Śląsk.

He plays with a beautiful "arrogance", like a servant who likes and loves to serve his MASTER. Music is his Master.

Lang Lang. This was such an inspirational an splendid performance by you an hereing such inspirational piease's played by you.

So beautiful!

He is barely even caressing the piano keys, and then full aromatic sounds come out! 8:25 This must be one of the best small venue performances of Lang Lang I have seen!

Gracias por ser tan especial hno😊

I've bookmarked this link and never tire of listening to Lang Lang's God-given gift! Fascinatingly awed by his renditions of classical pieces! Thank you for sharing your gift with us!

I just discovered Lang Lang tonight. PBS Great Performances. Cleveland Orchestra 100th Anniversary

Really lucky small group of audience entained by a humble and one of the Greats of our time.

My very favourite pianist, lovely to hear you

A greatest pianist

so goooood.

Lang Lang...pianista virtuoso y controvertido..Personalmente me agradan sus interpretaciones sin gesticulaciones exageradas. Sin embargo ésta ha sido la mejor interpretación que he escuchado de "Four Elise" , cargada de romanticismo y sensibilidad. Gracias!

Such a great personality! :)

Lang Lang surpreendente!

Fantastic !! (still, is it me or is the piano a bit out of tune, as if it has been used too much by hard-bob piano players)

Lang Lang my brother is a piano master

His cords are so pronounced, it warms the ❤

彈得很有個人風格，很好聽

That’s marvelous 💜💜💜💜💜

Someone asked if the piano is out of tune. The last note of the Maiden’s Prayer showed it clearly and I think that’s why he stopped the note.

你是很好的人！

第一次这么认真看传说中的朗朗演奏钢琴。不得不说，弹得一把好手，也要配上好琴，完美展现。

Greetings from Colombia south América

Amazing performance with passion n feeling.

Fur Elise was too romantic but Reverie was wonderful. Truly wonderful.

Ling Ling crash course for prodigy babies starts with Lang Lang

It seems impossible to be so wonderful, as a 75-year-old Portuguese I love music played on the piano.

Wie haben Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin ihre Musik selbst gespielt und gehört ? Wir wissen es nicht, Recordings sind nicht vorhanden. Die Technik von heute gab es noch nicht. Wenn man heute von Lang Lang gespielt das hört, kommen einem Zweifel, ob die Komponisten das je so perfekt gehört haben können - wahrscheinlich nicht. Ein Chinese Lang Lang spielt Perfektion er spielt nicht nur auf dem Instrument sondern er formt am Klang und bringt Perfektion. Perfektion ist normalerweise unerreichbar, aber gilt das für Lang Lang ? Ich glaube nicht, denn am Klavier lebt er Perfektion und wenn sie könnten, würden ihm die Komponisten mit dem größten Vergnügen zuhören.

Thank you Lang Lang my love ❤

8:24 i swear it looks like he is in slow motion but the piano isn't

So versatile man. Talented, indeed. From d Philippines. Kudos, man!

ラン・ランのピアノは最高です😌💓

Amezing. He is really great.