Piano Sensation to Play Majestic Theatre

Update: This concert is now SOLD OUT-- however, as the SA Symphony just tweeted, there is much more piano music to be heard locally this January.

Lang Lang in Adidas only a world famous concert pianist or Greek god could pull off

Celebrated concert pianist, Lang Lang, will perform Rachmaninoff's Second Piano Concerto this Wednesday at the Majestic Theatre. This concert represents the crown jewel in the Majestic's new season, pairing Lang Lang with the equally talented and highly respected conductor, Sebastian Lang-Lessing, who became Music Director for the San Antonio Symphony last October. The concert is sponsored by the Russell Hill Rogers Fund for the Arts.

Originally from Shenyang in northeast China, Lang Lang ranks among the world's most recognized pianists, having played with the Vienna and Berlin Philharmonics as well as with many top American orchestras. His latest recording, Lang Lang Live in Vienna, features critically-acclaimed performances of Beethoven, Chopin, Prokoviev and Albéniz. Recently, Lang Lang also recorded the soundtrack for Sony Playstation's racing game Gran Turismo 5. Time magazine included him in its 2009 "100" list, which records the year's 100 most influential people (his entry was written by the legendary jazz pianist and musical innovator, Herbie Hancock, with whom Lang Lang has extensively collaborated).

Tickets for this one-night-only event are still available. Reserve your seat for a great performance of "the romantic piano showpiece."

KPAC has also blogged this event.