Lang Lang introduces new album for Shanghai Daily readers
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Classical favorites, musical discoveries and a pair of captivating large-scale works by Saint-Saëns make up the selection of French works on Lang Lang's latest recording "Lang Lang – Saint-Saëns," released this month.
The pianist has sent Shanghai Daily readers a video message to introduce highlights from the new album.
"Saint-Saëns" is a joint effort by the Gewandhausorchester and conductor Andris Nelsons, as well as Lang's wife, pianist Gina Alice.
Apart from the Carnival of the Animals, Saint-Saëns's "Grand Zoological Fantasy" for two pianos and orchestra, and the virtuosic Piano Concerto No. 2, the album also includes a dozen works for solo piano or piano for four hands – a blend of Belle Époque favourites and neglected gems by female French composers.
The cover of Lang Lang's new album.
