Various Composers - Piano Book 2 – Classical Encores (Lang Lang)

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1. Sergei Rachmaninov - Vocalise, Op. 34, No. 14  (arr. Kocsis)
2. Friedrich Burgmüller - 25 Études faciles et progressives, Op. 100: No. 20, La tarentelle. Allegro vivo
3. Edvard Grieg - Lyric Pieces, Book 8, Op. 65: No. 6, Wedding Day at Troldhaugen
4. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Children's Album, Op. 39: No. 18, Neapolitan Song
5. Franz Liszt - Liebestraum No. 3 in A-Flat Major, S. 541/3
6. Louis-Claude Daquin - Le coucou

Lang Lang, piano

Date: 2026

Label: Deutsche Grammophon (DG)

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Lang Lang continues his acclaimed series with Piano Book 2 – Classical Encores, a six-track EP following the success of Piano Book and Piano Book 2. The recording features a selection of beloved piano miniatures, blending lyrical depth and technical brilliance. Highlights include Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Vocalise (arr. Zoltán Kocsis), alongside vibrant and characterful works such as Friedrich Burgmüller’s La tarantelle and Edvard Grieg’s Wedding Day at Troldhaugen. The program also includes pieces by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Franz Liszt, and Louis-Claude Daquin, showcasing expressive range, charm, and virtuosity.

Born in 1982, Chinese pianist Lang Lang began playing at age three and gave his first recital before five. A prodigy, he studied at Beijing’s Central Music Conservatory, won the International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians at 13, and later trained under Gary Graffman at the Curtis Institute. His breakthrough came at 17 with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, launching a global career. Renowned for his artistry and charisma, Lang Lang performs with leading orchestras and conductors, collaborates across genres, and champions music education through his foundation. A UN Messenger of Peace, he is also active in design, philanthropy, and global cultural initiatives.

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