Lang Lang

[nanila]

Controversial concert pianist. Viewers of his performances are divided into two camps: Those who love his dramatic style and surprisingly controlled flamboyance, and those who think he’s an over-rated show-off who hammers far too hard on the keys. I quite like him. He’s got a sense of humour. Unlike a lot of the commenters on his YouTube videos. (Do not read the comments on the attached videos, I beg you.)











Lang Lang plays Chopin with an orange (YouTube, 00:34)
Herbie Hancock & Lang Lang play Rhapsody in Blue (YouTube, 06:54. They’re both having so much fun. :D)

Comments

[miss_haitch]

Ooooh, the Rhapsody in Blue is just gorgeous. It always gives me chills up my spine!

[nanila]

It's so evocative and dramatic, yet also playful.

[chiral]

Awesome! Plus, him playing a piano with an orange is bad ass!

[nanila]

Yes! He carries most of the tune with his left hand, but the orange is very skilfully timed.

[lilacsigil]

Lang Lang is a big show-off, but he's still an awesome pianist and a hilarious guy!

[nanila]

You're right. Being the first doesn't preclude the other two. :D

[st_aurafina]

Oh, I love him! He has a big presence, and such joie de vivre. I love the video with Chopin and the orange!

[nanila]

He's an exuberant character. His enthusiasm for music always comes through!

[eggcrack]

Lang Lang! :D His take on Hungarian Rhapsody is one of my all-time faves.

[nanila]

I went and looked it up. This performance in Tuscany is pretty awesome, thanks!