Lang Lang is an internationally acclaimed classical pianist, educator, and philanthropist, renowned for his captivating performances and his dedication to music education worldwide.
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Request A ShowLang Lang is a Global Ambassador for Allianz. Allianz and the Lang Lang International Music Foundation share a common vision – to inspire the next generation of classical musicians and pass on their passion. The musician serves as a global brand ambassador.
Lang Lang is a Global Ambassador for Dior. Dior Men named Chinese Pianist Lang Lang as Global Ambassador. The classical superstar has long-standing ties to luxury conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, which owns Dior.
Lang Lang is a Global Ambassador for Hublot. Lang Lang feels that their brand is close to his own brand — a little brash, sometimes excessive but always. Among all the collaborations that exist between musicians and watch brands, none makes as intuitively perfect as the one between Lang Lang and Hublot.
Lang Lang is a Global Ambassador for Hennessy.
HARMAN welcomed world-renowned pianist Lang Lang as a brand ambassador. Lang Lang shares HARMAN's passion for harnessing the power of people and technology to enhance the way artists make music and expand the ways people can enjoy. HARMAN and Lang Lang will launch global marketing and brand awareness programs for HARMAN's portfolio of consumer and professional audio.
Lang Lang partnered with Lotus Cars for creative collaborations. LOTUS appointed Piano Master Lang Lang as Friend of the Brand. LOTUS and Lang Lang will explore creative collaborations across performance, design and lifestyle experiences worldwide.
Natuzzi has launched a prestigious new long-term collaboration with Lang Lang, one of the most celebrated and influential pianists in the world.
Lang Lang appeared as a pianist in a Sony 4K TV Commercial: The Future of Imaging Brilliance.
Cleer Audio proudly named Lang Lang as Global Ambassador for Master Sound Quality. The partnership between Cleer Audio and Lang Lang unites artistic mastery with cutting-edge audio technology. Both share a dedication to sound quality.
Lang Lang is a Musician and WildAid ambassador for vaquitas, elephants and climate.
Lang Lang was appointed a UNICEF International Goodwill Ambassador in 2004.
Lang Lang was born on June 14, 1982, in Shenyang, China. His early exposure to music began at the age of two, inspired by a Tom and Jerry episode featuring Franz Liszt’s Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2. He started piano lessons at three with Zhu Yafen, winning his first competition and performing his first public recital by age five. Despite a temporary setback at age nine when he was expelled from his tutor’s studio, Lang Lang persevered and continued his studies under Zhao Ping-Guo at Beijing’s Central Conservatory of Music. His talent was recognized early, winning the Xinghai National Piano Competition in 1993 and first prize at the International Competition for Young Pianists in Ettlingen, Germany, in 1994. In 1995, he performed at the Beijing Concert Hall, won the International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians, and played with the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra. By 1996, at just fourteen, he was a featured soloist for the China National Symphony’s inaugural concert.
In 1997, Lang Lang moved to the United States to study with Gary Graffman at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. His career breakthrough came in 1999 when he stepped in for André Watts at the ‘Gala of the Century,’ performing Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under Christoph Eschenbach, which launched him to international prominence. Since then, he has performed with major orchestras globally and in leading concert halls, becoming the first Chinese pianist to be engaged by the Berlin Philharmonic, Vienna Philharmonic, and numerous top American orchestras. His extensive discography includes recordings for Deutsche Grammophon, Telarc, and Sony Classical, with his album ‘Piano Book’ exceeding 1.2 billion streams globally.
Beyond his performance career, Lang Lang is a dedicated educator and philanthropist. In 2008, he founded the Lang Lang International Music Foundation, which aims to develop future pianists, promote music education through technology, and expand young audiences’ engagement with live music. In 2013, he was appointed a United Nations Messenger of Peace, focusing on global education. Lang Lang’s commitment to bridging classical music with broader audiences is evident in his collaborations with artists like Metallica, Pharrell Williams, and Herbie Hancock at the Grammy Awards, reaching millions of viewers worldwide. He has received numerous accolades, including the Crystal Award from the World Economic Forum in 2010, and honorary doctorates from institutions such as the Royal College of Music and New York University. In 2023, he joined the Channel 4 television series ‘The Piano’ as a judge.
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