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Piano sensation Lang Lang took to the Royal Albert Hall stage for a performance of Chopin and Mozart over two nights - take a look at the spectacular pictures.
It's a full house at the Royal Albert Hall as Lang Lang performs in the round with large screens hanging from the ceiling, ensuring everyone gets a spectacular view. Photo: Sony/Paul Sanders
"There aren't too many experiences in life quite like two sold-out Royal Albert Hall recitals." Lang Lang posted on Facebook following ths concert. Photo: Sony/Paul Sanders
Playing with panache, you can see the energy on stage as Lang Lang performs Mozart in the first half of the concert. Photo: Sony/Paul Sanders
Lang Lang dazzled the crowd with his rendition of Mozart sonatas No. 5 in G major, K283; No. 4 in E flat major, K282, and No. 8 in A minor, K310. Photo: Sony/Paul Sanders
Not content with wowing the audience with jaw-dropping virtuosity, he also played a generous set of encores. Photo: Sony/Paul Sanders
Performing on his trademark Steinway piano, Lang Lang followed up his performance of Mozart with Chopin's Four Ballades. Photo: Sony/Paul Sanders
A rapturous applause for the Chinese pianist. Photo: Sony/Paul Sanders
Posting on Facebook, Lang Lang said: "I hope I was able to show my appreciation and gratitude through the 14 encores." Photo: Sony/Paul Sanders
Lang Lang thanks the audience and introduces his vast array of encores, including Rondo Alla Turca. Photo: Sony/Paul Sanders
Following the Mozart, it's a breathtaking performance of Scriabin‘s Etude in D-sharp minor Photo: Sony/Paul Sanders
A stunning view of the entire hall, with Lang Lang playing in the middle. Photo: Sony/Paul Sanders
Lang Lang takes a bow after a breathtaking display of piano playing. Photo: Sony/Paul Sanders
Lost in his playing, Lang Lang managed to sell out the Royal Albert Hall for two concerts of Mozart and Chopin. Photo: Sony/Paul Sanders
Not only an aural display, Lang Lang's playing is quite the spectacle. Photo: Sony/Paul Sanders
Showing the extent of Lang Lang's appeal, the Royal Albert Hall is full to celebrate the pianist's performance in the UK. Photo: Sony/Paul Sanders
Lang Lang performs a final encore with two well-deserved bunches of flowers. Photo: Sony/Paul Sanders