Lang LANG

Lang LANG was born in Shenyang (China) and took up piano when his was 3. At the age of 9 he became a student of the Central Chinese Conservatoire. He demonstrated outstanding achievements in all areas of studies and in 1997 was enrolled in the prestigious Curtis Institute in Philadelphia where Lang is currently studying with Garry Graffman, the Institute's director. Lang Lang is a prize-winner of many international contests. He made his American debut in 1998 when he was joined by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Alan Gilbert. In August 1999 he achieved a quantum leap in his career appearing with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra directed by Kristoph Eschenbach, which won him critical acclaim. The 18 year-old musician has demonstrated a mature artistry and depth of interpretation that go far beyond his age.