Chinese pianist Lang Lang says music the remedy for troubled times

'Music is a good remedy in these particular times, ' Lang Lang said ahead of the release of his version Bach's 'Goldberg Variations' on Sept 11. Photo: AFP

In times of crisis star Chinese pianist Lang Lang believes music is the best medicine, especially Bach, who he says penned the perfect soundtrack for these pandemic-troubled times more than 250 years ago.

The globe-trotting performer, born in northeastern Shenyang in 1982, became famous playing the great romantic composers and has been "keeping his hands warm" returning to them in recent months.