Heavy metal magic

When Chinese pianist Lang Lang collaborated with hard rockers Metallica, there was a meeting of minds as well as musical styles. Chen Nan chats with the classical superstar and drummer Lars Ulrich about their new friendship.

Celebrity Chinese pianist Lang Lang was in his hotel room in Rome on the phone to Lars Ulrich, drummer in heavy metal band Metallica, when he made a promise.

"I will treat you to Peking duck and take you to get a foot massage when you come to Beijing," he said.