“A triumph. Standing ovations. Five encores. Couples exclaiming to each other that they’d never heard anything like it.”
–The Philadelphia Inquirer
"Lang Lang Puts a Shine On the 'Rach Three'": The Washington Post
"Lang Lang is a phenomenon, no doubt about it. This young pianist, barely into his twenties, has captured wide public attention with the brilliance and energy of his playing."
“Lang Lang is a marvel, his ease of virtuosity astonishing, his stage presence magnetic.”
The Times (London), May 2004
“He can play the instrument brilliantly. He can be fast, precise and well accomplished. What is interesting is that I see that his approach is very thorough. He’s not in a rush. He’s there to feel that the composer wants the artist to take time to enjoy the piece.”
Valery Gergiev about Lang Lang