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

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1. Yoshiki Mizuno - Blue Bird (from "Naruto") [arr. Rayan Telleria]
2. Hans Zimmer, Ryan Rubin, Alex Gibson - Cornfield Chase (from "Interstellar")
3. Tony Ann - ICARUS
4. Joep Beving - Sleeping Lotus
5. Richard Rodgers - My Favorite Things (performed on piano)

Lang Lang, piano

Date: 2026

Label: Deutsche Grammophon (DG)

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Lang Lang’s EP Piano Book 2 – Modern Encores, released digitally on October 9, 2026, expands his Piano Book 2 project with five modern keyboard selections spanning anime, film, contemporary classical, and musical theater. Building upon the previous Classical Encores release, the tracklist features Telleria's arrangement of Yoshiki Mizuno’s “Blue Bird” from Naruto, Hans Zimmer’s “Cornfield Chase” from Interstellar, a new solo version of Tony Ann’s “ICARUS,” Joep Beving’s “Sleeping Lotus,” and Hamilton’s arrangement of Richard Rodgers' “My Favorite Things.” This diverse collection showcases Lang Lang’s versatile artistry across beloved popular and contemporary classical genres.

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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