Journey of a Thousand Miles tells the remarkable story of a boy who sacrificed almost everything ndash; family; financial security; childhood and his reputation in Chinarsquo;s insular classical music world ndash; to fulfil his promise as a classical pianist. Lang Lang was born in Shenyang in north-eastern China just after the end of the Cultural Revolution. He began piano lessons at three years old and by age ten had been awarded a place at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing. In order to continue his studies he moved thousands of miles from home; living with his exacting father in a cramped; shared apartment; while his mother stayed at home to earn the money to pay his fees. At fifteen he moved to the United States to take up a scholarship at the Curtis Institute in Philadelphia; by nineteen he was selling out Carnegie Hall. His tutor and mentor Daniel Barenboim was perhaps the first to describe him as lsquo;extraordinarily talentedrsquo;; today his assessment is shared by millions. Now in adulthood; Lang Lang tours relentlessly; delighting sell-out audiences with his trademark flamboyance and showmanship. Journey of a Thousand Miles is a tale of heartbreak; drama and ultimately triumph. His inspiring story demonstrates the courage and self-sacrifice required to achieve artistic greatness.
#1773784 in eBooks 2003-10-10 2003-10-10File Name: B00MHAV2JO
Review
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A must for Balanchine addictsBy Joyce Lawrencea great follow up book to Balanchine and the Lost Muse. It picks up almost precisely where the other book ends; just as Balanchine is getting ready to launch his fabulous career.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great history!By Ernie HnatiukGreat history of a ballet king0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Suzette D. ShelmireIt is really a much better book than I first thought so I am changing my stars to 5!
