On Air Now
Early Breakfast with Lucy Coward 4am - 6am
Lang Lang at the Royal Albert Hall
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.
-
1. Lang Lang at the Royal Albert Hall
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
-
2. Lang Lang at the Royal Albert Hall
"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
-
3. Lang Lang at the Royal Albert Hall
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
-
4. Lang Lang at the Royal Albert Hall
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
-
5. Lang Lang at the Royal Albert Hall
Not content with wowing the audience with jaw-dropping virtuosity, he also played a generous set of encores. Photo: Sony/Paul Sanders
-
-
6. Lang Lang at the Royal Albert Hall
Performing on his trademark Steinway piano, Lang Lang followed up his performance of Mozart with Chopin's Four Ballades. Photo: Sony/Paul Sanders
-
7. Lang Lang at the Royal Albert Hall
A rapturous applause for the Chinese pianist. Photo: Sony/Paul Sanders
-
8. Lang Lang at the Royal Albert Hall
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
-
9. Lang Lang at the Royal Albert Hall
Lang Lang thanks the audience and introduces his vast array of encores, including Rondo Alla Turca. Photo: Sony/Paul Sanders
-
10. Lang Lang at the Royal Albert Hall
Following the Mozart, it's a breathtaking performance of Scriabin‘s Etude in D-sharp minor Photo: Sony/Paul Sanders
-
-
11. Lang Lang at the Royal Albert Hall
A stunning view of the entire hall, with Lang Lang playing in the middle. Photo: Sony/Paul Sanders
-
12. Lang Lang at the Royal Albert Hall
Lang Lang takes a bow after a breathtaking display of piano playing. Photo: Sony/Paul Sanders
-
13. Lang Lang at the Royal Albert Hall
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
-
14. Lang Lang at the Royal Albert Hall
Not only an aural display, Lang Lang's playing is quite the spectacle. Photo: Sony/Paul Sanders
-
15. Lang Lang at the Royal Albert Hall
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
-
-
16. Lang Lang at the Royal Albert Hall
Lang Lang performs a final encore with two well-deserved bunches of flowers. Photo: Sony/Paul Sanders
