World renowned pianist Lang Lang has announced he will perform at the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games on February 6th alongside a stellar lineup. Lang Lang, one of the most celebrated and influential pianists of our time, will perform with Cecilia Bartoli, the world renowned mezzo-soprano and extraordinary ambassador of the great Italian opera tradition. Two artists with different backgrounds and repertoires who have collaborated for years, sharing a vision of music as a powerful means of connection between people, generations and cultures. Their participation enriches a ceremony already featuring artists such as Mariah Carey, Andrea Bocelli, Laura Pausini, Pierfrancesco Favino, Sabrina Impacciatore, and Matilde De Angelis. The Opening Ceremony promises to be an emotional journey inspired by the theme “Armonia,” uniting sport, art, and culture in the spirit of Olympic values of dialogue and sharing. Created and realized by Balich Wonder Studio, music will play a central narrative role, becoming an integral part of the story unfolding before audiences around the world.
On February 27th, Lang Lang will commence his North American tour at the prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York City in continued celebration of his latest release ‘Piano Book 2’. The international superstar pianist has long been a key figure in bringing classical music beyond its traditional boundaries, engaging new and diverse audiences worldwide. With his magnetic presence and extraordinary talent, he has performed on the world’s most prestigious stages, becoming a global emblem of artistic excellence.
On March 4th, The Lang Lang Foundation will host its annual “Music Heals” Gala at the Metropolitan Club in New York City, honoring Steinway and Sons. Lang Lang will be joined by co-chairs Jessie Ding and Yue-Sai Kan, along with an extraordinary lineup of musical guests including Antonia Bennett and Ray Chen, to support the foundation’s signature programs: Keys of Inspiration bringing piano labs to underserved schools, Young Scholars Program cultivating the next generation of exceptional musicians, and Music Heals delivering live music to children facing illness, loss, and other life-changing challenges.
LANG LANG NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES:
February 27, Carnegie Hall, New York
March 3, Symphony Hall, Boston
March 6, Artis-Naples, Naples
March 9, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach
March 14, Boettcher Hall, Denver, CO
March 17, Vilar Performing Arts Center, Beaver Creek, CO
March 20, Benaroya Hall, Seattle, WA
March 23, Segerstrom Concert Hall, Costa Mesa, CA
March 26, The Conrad Center, La Jolla, CA
March 29, Music Hall, Tucson, AZ
April 1, Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, Houston, TX
April 4, Bass Concert Hall, Austin, TX
April 7, Marian Anderson Hall, Philadelphia
April 8, Symphony Hall, Boston
April 10, Carnegie Hall, New York
May 5, Carnegie Hall, New York