Lang Lang sponsors a pianist with autism
NewsJiajun Chen, an 18-year-old from China, has been sponsored by the Lang Lang International Music Foundation to create a music video.
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Whatever it takes to enhance a reputation which hangs entirely on performance, in all meanings of the word, and for which the music is merely a device.
There’s nothing wrong with giving people an opportunity to shine. Let’s not pretend performers are performances themselves, living in a vacuum where listeners are only made of ears.
Furthermore, did you even listen to this pianist? He is amazing!!
You might not want Lang Lang’s “reputation” (whatever that might be to you), but it might be worth reflecting on the joy he has given to people around the world and the lives he has changed through his playing and his Foundation. And then ask yourself “How many lives has the music of John Borstlap changed, and how much joy have you given to the world?”
Lang Lang talks about the music he performes as ‘my music’. That says it all. The authors of that music don’t count at all, in his mind. So, the ears he is pleasing are of a particular kind.
Lang Lang is tired of playing since he got married and has two kids.He is rich enough so that he gets bored.Easier to do that than playing!
Not a single statement is true: he’s currently touring the US and Europe playing recitals, he has one child, his foundation has been around for 13 years.
Love how you completely put him/her in his place. It’s fascinating to what extent people come up with lies and actually believe in them in order to continue to affirm their biases.
This Mr. Chen plays like most competition winners, sometimes even better. I salute Lang Lang for his work outside his own playing!! Commendable!!