Lang Lang surprises his wife at her debut Shanghai performance
Shot by Ma Yue. Edited by Ma Yue. Subtitles by Ma Yue.
Wearing a tailored traditional Chinese qipao, Gina Alice Redlinger presented her debut Shanghai recital at the Shanghai Oriental Art Center on August 14.
Turning 28 next week, the young German pianist has been better known as the wife of famed Chinese pianist Lang Lang.
She has a South Korean mother and a German music producer father, who has worked with Lang which led to the couple meeting.
Lang is currently touring Europe, but "showed up" at his wife's recital at the closing session as a surprise – he recorded a video and the couple played a long-distance duet for the audience.
Gina Alice Redlinger wore a tailored traditional Chinese qipao for her performance.
The pieces for Redlinger's recital were chosen from her first personal album "Wonderworld," ranging from classical to modern, both Western and Chinese.
Hours before the concert, Redlinger talked to local media. As a young pianist, she aims to become a more comprehensive musician and create more original compositions in the future.
As a new mother, Redlinger hopes to cultivate her son's interest in music and respect his choice in the future rather than pushing him into practicing.
As for herself, music has been an important companion, helping her to find a balance between different roles in life.
Lang Lang in Europe and Redlinger in Shanghai played a long-distance duet during her concert.
