Key concert series celebrates pianist Lang Lang

On May 24, Lang led a piano master class at the NCPA's Taihu Stage Art Center. Four young pianists, selected through a national audition, will perform pieces by Franz Schubert, Franz Joseph Haydn, Charles Camille Saint-Saens and Johannes Brahms. Lang will provide individualized feedback on both technique and musical interpretation, engaging closely with each student and the audience.

The week will culminate on May 28 with a solo recital by Lang at the NCPA. The performance will spotlight masterpieces from the Romantic era, featuring such works as Faure's Pavane, Schumann's Kreisleriana and selections from Chopin's 12 Mazurkas.

"We've arranged events across all three venues (of the NCPA), which is particularly interesting because each one has a distinct acoustic character. I really like the new Beijing Performing Arts Centre. Its sound is unique," he says.

"The master class takes place at Taihu. We hope that each venue brings a fresh experience to the audience, offering something new both for me and for our Art Week. I hope more people can make classical music a part of their everyday lives — not just something for professionals or music students.

"That's one of the reasons I wanted to create this Art Week — to spark passion and inject new inspiration into the classical music scene. I really hope everyone who comes can feel that energy and warmth."