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Journey of a Thousand Miles: My Story

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Fans all over the world are in awe of the Chinese pianist Lang Lang's magnificent talent and won over by his immense charm. The excitement his performances evoke is well documented in the legions of reviews and profiles about him. What is less known, however, is the heart-wrenching story of his journey from a young prodigy in an industrial city in northern China to one of the greatest pianists of our time. Journey of a Thousand Miles documents the remarkable story of a boy and his father who sacrificed almost everything--family, financial security, Lang Lang's childhood, and their reputation in China's insular classical music world--for the belief in a young boy's talent. An engaging, informative cultural commentator who bridges east and west, Lang Lang has written more than an autobiography; his story opens a door to Chinese culture at a time when the world's attention will be on Beijing. Written with David Ritz, the coauthor of many bestselling autobiographies, Journey of a Thousand Miles is an inspiring story that will give readers new insight into China and classical music, and appreciation for the courage and sacrifice it takes to achieve artistic greatness.

Language: English

Pages: 239

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Spiegel & Grau

Release: July 29, 2008

ISBN: 0385524560

ISBN 13: 9780385524568

Journey of a Thousand Miles: My Story

3.9/5 ( ratings)

Fans all over the world are in awe of the Chinese pianist Lang Lang's magnificent talent and won over by his immense charm. The excitement his performances evoke is well documented in the legions of reviews and profiles about him. What is less known, however, is the heart-wrenching story of his journey from a young prodigy in an industrial city in northern China to one of the greatest pianists of our time. Journey of a Thousand Miles documents the remarkable story of a boy and his father who sacrificed almost everything--family, financial security, Lang Lang's childhood, and their reputation in China's insular classical music world--for the belief in a young boy's talent. An engaging, informative cultural commentator who bridges east and west, Lang Lang has written more than an autobiography; his story opens a door to Chinese culture at a time when the world's attention will be on Beijing. Written with David Ritz, the coauthor of many bestselling autobiographies, Journey of a Thousand Miles is an inspiring story that will give readers new insight into China and classical music, and appreciation for the courage and sacrifice it takes to achieve artistic greatness.

Language: English

Pages: 239

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Spiegel & Grau

Release: July 29, 2008

ISBN: 0385524560

ISBN 13: 9780385524568

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