Lang Lang emerged as one of the greatest pianists of our time, yet his journey from a childhood prodigy in industrial China to international stardom is a dramatic and lesser-known story. His book chronicles the profound sacrifices of a family devoted to realizing his immense talent, revealing the intense relationship with a father determined to make him a star. More than an autobiography, it offers a compelling look into Chinese culture through the eyes of a national icon. This inspiring narrative illuminates the courage and dedication required to achieve greatness.
Lang Lang Piano Academy: mastering the piano, level 5 (approximately equivalent to Grade 5/Intermediate) includes units on refining touch, using the pedal instinctively and performing.
Lang Lang Piano Academy: Daily Technical Exercises is a collection of scale-based warm-ups, work-outs, and routines that no aspiring pianist should be without, providing a perfect follow-up to the Lang Lang Piano Academy: Mastering the Piano series. Ideal for mastering keys and developing essential technique, this book provides flexible and progressive routines ideal for intermediate-level players upwards. Elements include a comprehensive warm-up section, advice and tips from Lang Lang himself, and an extension section with ideas for further practice. Intermediate routines concisely cover each key center in musical exercises, and advanced routines cover Russian scale patterns, giving a full workout for each key center.