On Air Now
Smooth Classics with Margherita Taylor 10pm - 1am
Lang Lang at Latitude Festival
Superstar pianist Lang Lang stunned the crowds at this weekend's Latitude Festival with an amazing performance in the middle of a lake
-
1. Lang Lang at Latitude
Piano star Lang Lang wowed the Latitude crowd with his midday performance on the beautiful Waterfront stage.
-
2. A dramatic entrance
The Chinese star arrived by gondola for his set on the water bound stage – we’re not sure how he got his grand piano there!
-
3. Lang Lang plays Chopin and Liszt
Lang Lang thrilled the large crowd that lined both banks of the lake with a set comprising, of piece by, amongst others, Chopin and Liszt.
-
4. Liszt’s Widmung
Lang Lang ended his set with Liszt’s Widmung (“Dedication”), a piece he appropriately dedicated to the crowd.
-
5. Lang Lang wowed the crowds
Lang Lang charmed the crowd with his trademark exuberance.
-
6. Latitude Festival
The festival, held in the beautiful Suffolk countryside, bills itself as more than just a music festival, with comedy, book and poetry readings vying for people’s attention with rock bands and ballet dancers.
-
7. An unexpected guest
The sun made a welcome guest appearance during Lang Lang's set.
-
8. Lang Lang's tour continues
Lang Lang's punishing schedule continues with European and US dates.
-
9. Lang Lang at Latitude Festival 2012
Lang Lang enjoyed his water-bound performance. After his set he tweeted: "Had a wonderful time at @LatitudeFest. Beautiful day! First time taking a gondola to a stage".
