Lang Lang: Schumann Taumerei

Lang Lang Live at Carnegie Hall
Schumann Taumerei

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Music

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• Piano

[chrism216]

people are so used to seeing things in order to judge them. guess what. this is a concert, not a movie.

if all that deal with "drawing everyones attention by overacting everything" is ruining this interpretation for you, then thats too bad, because you are obviously not HEARING. who gives a damn if hes an egocentric prick or not, or if you like him or not?? the fact remains that this performance is breathtakingly beautiful. its the music that matters, not what he does while playing it...

[Sexican]

I'm not a Lang Lang hater, but it's clear that Horowitz gets so much more from this piece, and without looking like he's going to jizz on the piano. Expression is a wonderful thing, but when your emotional interpretations get the best of a piece that speaks volumes with so few notes & simply doesn't REQUIRE the extra fluff, you get an over-emotional execution, much like the one we see here.

[1212000333]

Bravo~Lang Lang

He is my idol~

[ijkerdijk]

No words...just enjoy !

[tangjkd]

His bodily expression is what makes Lang Lang such a unique musician. He's combining performance arts with music. But if you dont like his performance arts, just close your eyes and listen.

[mauson1963]

The correct title is "Träumerei"

[Lscstudent]

@Sexican it seems to be a growing process for all pianists, that they tend to over-express

but then gets humble as they advance. Look at Lang Lang's more recent performances and you will find he plays more humble; the fruit ripe with age so to speak.

[Hydrolisk001]

Lang Lang's expressions aren't meant funny

it show's that he really understand and feel the music he's playing.

I mean I dont laugh about expressions of actors who fit their role perfectly o_O

[BRICKIEREPORT]

is it me or did mr lang lang drop acid before this show

[AndyIvories]

Give me Horowitz any day!

[Sexican]

@RafaElGaffer Most people either love or hate the guy, and it's because of the over-indulgence, arrogance and unwarranted liberties he takes in everything he plays. That's not to say he's not talented, but clearly the arrogance takes away from the music for many listeners. The whole LOOK AT ME complex is extremely off putting, especially for an artist who can create equally beautiful music without oozing ego all over the stage. These performances are about Lang Lang, not the music.

[Sexican]

@NaegaJayo

How is looking at someone to judge a performance inappropriate? Figuratively, people listen with both their eyes AND ears. This composition case in point; It wouldn't be an overbearing task to replicate the sound/style of this interpretation without physically over-indulging in emotional arrogance, and I guarantee more people would take you seriously and enjoy listening to your music and watching your performances.