For classical star Lang Lang, musicians must ‘bridge’ cultures

Pianist Lang Lang poses during the recent unveiling of the ‘Steinway x Disney: Mickey Mouse Limited Edition’ piano event at Steinway Hall in New York. Photo: AFP

Lang Lang, one of the world’s most influential classical artists, says that musicians must always act as a “bridge” between cultures, but even more so during times of crisis.

In an interview after a recent intimate performance at the Steinway piano showroom in Manhattan, New York, the 41-year-old renowned pianist said “every musician is an ambassador for their own culture.”