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The Magic Of Lang Lang | 
 enlarge | Creators: Frederic Chopin, David / Afanasieff, Walter Foster, Franz Joseph Haydn, Franz Liszt, Wencheng Lu, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sergey Rachmaninov, Robert Schumann, Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky, Yellow River Composers' Committee, Lang Lang, Andrea Bocelli
Label: Deutsche Grammophon
Category: Music
List Price: $16.98
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Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 23053
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 001077402
UPC: 028948006588
EAN: 0028948006588
ASIN: B0011Z691C
Release Date: February 5, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Brand New!!! Factory Sealed!!!!
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| Tracks:
| • | Hungarian Rhapsody no.2 in C sharp minor (Liszt) | | • | Piano Concerto no.1 in B-Flat minor: Allegro con fuoco (Tchaikovsky) | | • | Autumn Moon on a Calm Lake (Lu Wencheng) | | • | Traumerei (Schumann) | | • | Nocturne in D flat major (Chopin) | | • | Piano Sonata in C major: Allegro Moderato (Mozart) | | • | Liebestraum (Liszt) | | • | Piano Concerto no.2 in C minor: Adagio Sostenuto (Rachmaninov) | | • | Piano Sonata no.3 in B minor: Finale (Chopin) | | • | Piano Sonata in C major: Allegro Molto (Haydn) | | • | The Song of the Yellow River Boatmen (Yellow River Piano Concerto) | | • | Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini: Variation XVIII (Rachmaninov) | | • | Io Ci Saro (featuring Andrea Bocelli) |
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Product Description
Lang Lang is the world s most successful pianist, the hottest artist on
the classical music planet (The New York Times). He has an extraordinary
ability to connect with audiences on a deeply personal level, transcending
the classical music world and achieving a level of popularity rarely realized
by concert musicians. His talent and personality make him an ideal
ambassador for classical music and a role model for young people.
Nominated for a GRAMMY Award for his Billboard chart-topping
recording of Beethoven s Piano Concertos 1 and 4, Lang Lang s visibility
will be at an all-time high, thanks to a live television appearance during
the 50th GRAMMY Awards on February 10, and an unprecedented
performance on NBC s Skating & Gymnastics Spectacular, airing on
NBC February 9. For the millions of viewers who will be exposed to
Lang Lang, The Magic of Lang Lang is the recording to have, an ideal
souvenir of Lang Lang s signature tunes, beautiful classical works and
traditional Chinese folk melodies.
Remaining firmly fixed on radar screens throughout the year, Lang Lang is
the musical ambassador for China and the Olympics. In May he will embark
on a worldwide Olympic tour performing in 10 cities that have hosted
the Olympics. In August he will co-host the Olympic games on NBC,
transmitting onto hundreds of millions of television screens around the globe.
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| Customer Reviews:
 A New Kind of 'Cross-over' October 20, 2008
A. F. S. Mui (HK)
Probably so, since the compilation in this CD includes quite a number of Chinese tracks.
Unlike the 'Dragon Songs' or other albums of LL, this is a hybrid compilation of Western piano music and Chinese works.
LL excels in the Chinese tracks. Some of the tracks are a debut release (by LL, if not universally).
LL's musical upbringing starts from Chinese folk music, not 'Tom and Jerry', though he got in touch with this when he was very young.
The unique musical upbringing of LL has resulted in many criticisms as well as raising many eyebrows in respect of his perfomances and interpretations.
While he basically works in Western countries, he is keenly attracted to music at home, both traditional and modern.
This is an unique pianist that 'cross over' from East to West in the true sense of the word. He never mimicks others. Like it or not, such efforts are destined to usher brand new ideas in 'serious' music.
It is true to say that this is a revolutionary pianist, if not magical.
 Magic of Lang Lang September 28, 2008
William A. Riddle (Dallas, TX USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
What a terrific gem of a CD! The compilation, arrangement and acoustical recordings are purposeful and greatly appreciable. Opening with Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody (Horowitz arrangement) is a stunning and bracing performance which I do not recall having ever heard better. Chopin and Rachmaninov pieces here are familiar but have new and subtle interpretations and they are lovely. It has been said the human vocal cord may have as many as 5000 vibrations per second and you will surely believe it when you hear the last piece featuring Andrea Bocelli along side Lang Lang's accompaniment. Brilliant.
 Magic is absent September 9, 2008
Jorge F. Vilanova (Cleveland, TN USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Lang Lang is has an excellent technique and is exciting in live performances.
If you are looking for artistry, however, look elsewhere.
This record is a disappointment.
Incomparable! August 30, 2008
Leroy I. Sykes (Flagstaff, AZ USA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I am 72 and have had the good fortune to listen to many of the great pianists "in person" at various musical venues over a lifetime. I have also developed an extensive music library over the years. Comparing artists is a waste of time and effort as each has his or her own particular strengths, weaknesses and nose grabbing abilities. I've loved the interpretations of Rubinstein, Horowitz, Lipatti, Perahia, Haskill, Cherkassky, Tanyel, Lupu, Tirino, Hess, de Larrocha, Argerich, etc. etc. This does not classify me as an expert; but only as a lover of great composition and exceptional pianistic artistry. Lang Lang is a prodigy, has exceptional technique and continues to improve with age and experience. If he does not develop any debilitating health issues, I suspect he will unfailingly become one of the pianistic giants of this century. More power to him as he provides great joy to his listeners. This album is an excellent introduction to this "incomparable" artist.
 Save YOUR money... August 22, 2008
villegem (canada)
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
"For a limited time, get $2 off when you buy either of Lang Lang's two books and any one eligible CD or DVD."
Save more and do not buy this garbage bin! Lang Lang may have fingers but they seem to operate alone. The only moment he was believable was in track 3, a chinese cute melody. The rest is not even as good as Richard Clayderman on a bad day and even the orchestras involved are towing the cheesy line: Rachmaninov is pretty as for pubescent teenagers while Chopin last sonata reveals... well, nothing except some uneasiness in the virtuosic passages!
Marketing does work, obviously: that's the magic of LL!
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