Lang Lang International Music Foundation Dinner with John Paulson

Who is Lang Lang? 

Lang Lang is a Chinese pianist who has performed with major orchestras around the world and appeared at many leading concert halls. Active since the 1990s, he was the first Chinese pianist to be engaged by the Berlin Philharmonic, the Vienna Philharmonic, and many of the top American orchestras. In 2000, a Chicago Tribune music critic called him "the biggest, most exciting young keyboard talent I have encountered in many a year of attending piano recitals".

Career and Achievements - 

Lang Lang has been noted by musicians and critics around the world—the conductor Jahja Ling remarked: Lang Lang is special because of his total mastery of the piano... He has the flair and great communicative power. National Public Radio's Morning Edition remarked: "Lang Lang has conquered the classical world with dazzling technique and charisma."It is often noted that Lang successfully straddles two worlds—classical prodigy and rock-like "superstar", a phenomenon summed up by The Times (London) journalist Emma Pomfret, who wrote, "I can think of no other classical artist who has achieved Lang Lang's broad appeal without dumbing down."

He was the featured soloist on the Golden Globe-winning score of The Painted Veil and can be heard on the soundtrack of The Banquet. He has recorded for the Deutsche Grammophon and Telarc labels. His album of the first and fourth Beethoven piano concertos with the Orchestre de Paris and Christoph Eschenbach debuted at No. 1 on the Traditional Classical Billboard Chart. In 2008, he was the pianist on Mike Oldfield's 2008 album Music of the Spheres. In 2010, he signed with Sony for a reported $3 million. Metallica performed the song One alongside Lang at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards in 2014.  

About Lang Lang International Music Foundation-

Founded in 2008 by Lang Lang, the Lang Lang International Music Foundation (LLIMF) strives to educate, inspire, and motivate the next generation of music lovers and performers. Their unique programs encourage music performance at all levels as a means of social and emotional development for today’s youth. By igniting a child’s passion for music, the foundation is helping children worldwide aim for a better future.

Here are the pictures of the event in September some guests include Julio Herrera Velutini, Maxim Lando, Lang Lang, Jenny Paulson, and Melanie Mennig, and the atmosphere during John Paulson Dinner For The Lang Lang International Music Foundation at a Private Residence.