Where’s Lang Lang? On reality TV
NewsThe Chinese piannist has hardly been seen in a classical performance since before Covid.
He has now joined a UK Channel 4 game show that seeks to find ‘street piano’ contestants on station forecourts.
It’s being dubbed ‘Bake-off for pianos’.
Lang Lang says: “Whether it’s a little kid or an octogenarian, I want to feel their soul and learn their story. Many pianists play very well technically but it’s mechanical.” “Amateurs bring honesty,” says Mika. “They wear their heart on their sleeve in a way professionals just aren’t able to do.”
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pictured Lang Lang with presenter Claudia Winkleman and pop star Mika – with amateur pianists. Picture: Channel 4
He’s just right where he belongs…
Grandparent cry. World-beating pianists are not supposed to waste time with the failures of evolution.
It’s a perfect fit! Finally Lang Lang has found his rightful place in life, just as Liberace found his.
Your lucid, no-frills insight is greatly appreciated.
I think that this sounds like fun and will be enjoyable.
It is a great way to kick off the upcoming Disney fun time on Valentine’s day. Plenty of tickets are still available in Radio City Music Hall. The hot selling point to attract international audience in his ads is that Kimura Takura’s daughter will join the other 5 guest players (Gina included and she will sing again!). Excited.
All it took was a few years exposure to “fans” like the ones commenting here to make Lang Lang realize the futility of catering to such an audience.
Next he will be acting in the SIMPSONS!