Lang Lang discography

Lang Lang discography
A Chinese man sits at piano, performing, while an audience watches.
Lang Lang performing live in March 2008
Studio albums9
Live albums4
Compilation albums1
Singles1
Soundtrack albums2
Contributions3

The discography of classical pianist Lang Lang includes nine studio albums, four live albums, one single, one compilation, two soundtracks, and three contributions to releases not under his name. His first album was released in 2000 under Telarc International Corporation. In 2003, he signed a contract with Deutsche Grammophon and released several albums with them.[1][2] In February 2010, Lang Lang signed with Sony Classic.[3]

Lang Lang has recorded two soundtracks, including the score by Alexandre Desplat for the 2007 movie The Painted Veil. He has contributed to several albums of other musicians, including Andrea Bocelli's greatest hits album, The Best of Andrea Bocelli: Vivere. For the piece "Time for Dreams," on his 2008 album Dreams of China, Lang Lang collaborated with German electronica musician Christopher von Deylen.[4] While Lang Lang has also worked with singers like Taiwanese R&B star Jay Chou and Chinese folk singer Song Zuying, none of these collaborations have been published.[5]

Lang Lang has achieved considerable commercial and critical success. His albums have ranked on Billboard charts, including the Top Classical Albums chart.[6][7]

  1. ^ Mattison, Ben (2003-02-12). "Lang Lang Signs with Deutsche Grammophon". Andante. Archived from the original on 2005-11-25. Retrieved 2009-08-13.
  2. ^ "Lang Lang Biographical Timeline". Deutsche Grammophon. Archived from the original on 2009-08-18. Retrieved 2009-08-13.
  3. ^ Lebrecht, Norman (2010-02-01). "Sony Pays $3 Million to Win Pianist Lang Lang: Norman Lebrecht". Bloomberg. Archived from the original on 2012-11-03. Retrieved 2010-09-16.
  4. ^ Sophie, Albers (2008-06-24). "Videointerview mit Lang Lang: "Intime Gefühle am Klavier sind gut"" [Videointerview with Lang Lang: "Intimate Emotions are good with the piano"]. Stern (in German). Archived from the original on 2012-03-08. Retrieved 2009-08-26.
  5. ^ "Crossing Over in Style". Alibaba.com. 2009-07-15. Archived from the original on 2011-07-07. Retrieved 2009-08-13.
  6. ^ "Lang Lang Album & Song Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Archived from the original on 2010-09-23. Retrieved 2009-08-26.
  7. ^ "Lang Lang Album & Song Chart History (Top Classical Albums)". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Archived from the original on 2021-11-21. Retrieved 2009-08-26.