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    When Lang was 16, he auditioned for Ling, then resident conductor of the Cleveland Orchestra and music director of the Florida Orchestra. "It amazed me how he already had the maturity of a seasoned performer" Ling recalls. “He had a large repertoire at his fingertips – he told me he could play 32 different concertos.” Ling was the first to offer him concerto appearances with the Cleveland and Florida orchestras. Full Article at San Diego Union-Tribune
    It amazed me how he already had the maturity of a seasoned performer
    – Jahja Ling SOURCE: San Diego Union-Tribune 14 months ago
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  1. Lang Lang is special because of his total mastery of the piano ... He has the flair and great communicative power.
    SOURCE: San Diego Union-Tribune 14 months ago
  2. It was quite difficult for me ... People were questioning whether I was a real artist or just a star.
    SOURCE: San Diego Union-Tribune 14 months ago
  3. I'm really comfortable in San Diego ... The city is beautiful. The audiences are wonderful. I always like to come back.
    SOURCE: San Diego Union-Tribune 14 months ago
  4. It was unbelievable ... It was certainly the most exciting moment of my life – like playing for the universe.
    SOURCE: San Diego Union-Tribune 14 months ago
  5. When we found out he was available, we closed the deal within minutes.
    SOURCE: San Diego Union-Tribune 14 months ago
  6. That's certainly a possibility ... The first one was a life story. The next one would be more about the music. I could write about composers, tours, how to play a work – that sort of thing.
    SOURCE: San Diego Union-Tribune 14 months ago
  7. He had a large repertoire at his fingertips – he told me he could play 32 different concertos.
    SOURCE: San Diego Union-Tribune 14 months ago
  8. Like (cellist) Yo-Yo Ma, he's part of a very select group
    SOURCE: San Diego Union-Tribune 14 months ago
  9. Please, Lang Lang, don't hurt your hands. I don't want you to die, my son. I just want you to practice.
    SOURCE: San Diego Union-Tribune 14 months ago

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