Lang Lang
Piano superstar Lang Lang says concerts the ultimate high
Feb 17, 2013 14:26 EST
There is no high like playing before a live audience for Chinese-born classical superstar Lang Lang, who says it helps him "transform" into a better person and pianist.
Piano legend Lang Lang puts faith in insight, creativity
Jan 29, 2013 12:11 EST
Chinese-born classical superstar Lang Lang believes that the struggling music industry must be creative to find the right mechanisms to drive the business forward.
Music industry finally on road to recovery
Jan 26, 2013 15:02 EST
News that the global music industry has finally turned the corner and is on the road to recovery should help get the annual four-day gathering of many of the world's top music execs at the MIDEM trade fair that opens here Saturday off to a good start.
Music industry finally on road to recovery
Jan 25, 2013 14:16 EST
News that the global music industry has finally turned the corner and is on the road to recovery should help get the annual four-day gathering of many of the world's top music execs at the MIDEM trade fair that opens in Cannes Saturday off to a good start.
Chinese pianist Lang Lang scoops top German honour
Jul 26, 2012 12:07 EDT
Star Chinese pianist Lang Lang on Thursday won Germany's highest civilian honour in recognition of his "distinguished services" to music.
London ready for Olympics 'despite nerves'
Jul 22, 2012 19:58 EDT
London Mayor Boris Johnson insisted Sunday the city was ready to host the 2012 Olympics despite a national outbreak of pre-match nerves before the biggest show on Earth gets under way.
Queen's husband illness overshadows jubilee festivities
Jun 04, 2012 13:19 EDT
Queen Elizabeth II's husband Prince Philip was taken to hospital with a bladder infection on Monday, throwing a shadow over celebrations for the diamond jubilee.
Elton John cancels US shows due to illness
May 25, 2012 03:37 EDT
Elton John has canceled shows in Las Vegas this week after being hospitalized for a "serious respiratory infection" in Los Angeles, his publicists said.
Elton John cancels US shows due to illness
May 24, 2012 14:20 EDT
Elton John has canceled shows in Las Vegas this week after being hospitalized for a "serious respiratory infection" in Los Angeles, his publicists said Thursday.
Violinist Chang: Prodigy to pro, bypassing crack-up
Mar 01, 2012 07:31 EST
LONDON (Reuters) - The closest violinist Sarah Chang, who made her debut with the New York Philharmonic at age eight, can recall having needed a break from it all came when she was 16 -- but even then she had to wait two years to get it.
Britain parties at Last Night of the Proms
Sep 11, 2011 03:41 EDT
Virtuoso Chinese pianist Lang Lang joined the celebrations at the Last Night of the Proms, the culmination of the world's largest classical music festival and a unique celebration of Britishness.
Audience stars in Britain's Last Night of Proms
Sep 10, 2011 23:51 EDT
LONDON (Reuters) - Chinese piano superstar Lang Lang wowed them, Wagnerian soprano Susan Bullock got a laugh as a "British Brunnhilde," but the stars of the Last Night of the BBC Proms were standing in the middle of the Royal Albert Hall.
Britain parties at Last Night of the Proms
Sep 10, 2011 23:08 EDT
Virtuoso Chinese pianist Lang Lang joined the celebrations at the Last Night of the Proms, the culmination of the world's largest classical music festival and a unique celebration of Britishness.
Austrian president opens Salzburg festival
Jul 27, 2011 12:17 EDT
Austrian President Heinz Fischer opened the 91st annual Salzburg Summer Festival Wednesday, an unmissable event for lovers of opera, classical music and theatre.
Berlusconi's 'Ruby' is belle of Vienna Ball
Mar 04, 2011 09:04 EST
"Ruby", the young woman at the heart of a sex scandal involving Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, was the star turn Thursday at the Vienna Opera Ball, a highlight of the Austrian social calendar.
Superstar, ladies' man: Happy 200th Franz Liszt
Feb 09, 2011 07:26 EST
BUDAPEST (Reuters Life!) - He was the world's first musical superstar, a bigger-than-life personality with a wild mane of hair who seated adoring women around his piano onstage and had his own "mania" cult long before the Beatles.
China pianist denies White House political snub
Jan 25, 2011 12:26 EST
Chinese pianist Lang Lang has denied any political motives behind his performance at a White House dinner for President Hu Jintao after web users in China hailed his choice of an "anti-US" song.
China pianist denies White House political snub
Jan 24, 2011 22:46 EST
Chinese pianist Lang Lang has denied any political motives behind his performance at a White House dinner for President Hu Jintao after web users in China hailed his choice of an "anti-US" song.
Praise in China for Lang Lang's martial White House tune
Jan 24, 2011 10:05 EST
Chinese web users are acclaiming pianist Lang Lang's choice of tune for a White House state dinner given in honour of President Hu Jintao -- a patriotic theme song from an anti-US war film.
Chinese ads aim to soften image in U.S., doubts remain
Jan 20, 2011 13:19 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Seeking to soften its image among Americans, China has paid for a promotional video to appear on six giant screens in New York's Times Square and on CNN, but experts doubt the campaign will change perceptions in the United States.
