Lang Lang
Summary
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored world-renowned classical pianist Lang Lang with the 2,778th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday, April 10, at 11:30 am PT at 7044 Hollywood Boulevard. Lang Lang received his star in the category of Live Performance.
WHO | HONOREE Lang Lang
EMCEE Steve Nissen, President &
CEO, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
GUEST SPEAKERS Dickon Stainer, President & CEO of Global Classics & Jazz,
and UMG Executive Vice President Michele Anthony
WHAT Dedication of the 2,778th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
WHEN Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 11:30 AM PT
WHERE 7044 Hollywood Boulevard
WATCH LIVE The event was streamed live exclusively at walkoffame.com
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored world-renowned classical pianist Lang Lang with the 2,778th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday, April 10, at 11:30 am PT at 7044 Hollywood Boulevard. Lang Lang received his star in the category of Live Performance. Dickon Stainer, President & CEO of Global Classics & Jazz, and UMG Executive Vice President Michele Anthony joined emcee Steve Nissen as speakers.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame for the City of Los Angeles and has proudly hosted the globally iconic star ceremonies for decades. Millions of people from here and worldwide have visited this cultural landmark since 1960.
ABOUT OUR HONOREE
“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize Lang Lang’s outstanding contributions to the world of classical music and celebrate his extraordinary talent with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Internationally renowned pianist Lang Lang has sold millions of albums worldwide, topping classical charts and achieving simultaneous mainstream success. Named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by TIME magazine, during the past decade, he has performed for such dignitaries as President Barack Obama, Pope Francis, and the late Queen Elizabeth II, as well as giving sold-out concerts with all of the world’s top orchestras and conductors. Lang Lang has also reached vast television audiences by performing at the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the final match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, and with artists such as Metallica, Pharrell Williams, and Herbie Hancock at various editions of the Grammy Awards. In April 2020, he took part in the
One World: Together At Home concert, which was broadcast on major television networks and streamed online multiple global platforms.
The scale of Lang Lang’s musical achievements is mirrored by his tireless commitment to charitable causes, most notably through the Lang Lang International Music Foundation and Keys of Inspiration®. Both a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and a UN Messenger of Peace, he has inspired over 40 million children to learn the piano and has developed hugely successful educational programs.
Lang Lang’s recent albums, 2019’s The Piano Book, 2020’s Goldberg Variations , and 2022’s The Disney Book, were runaway international bestsellers. His new album Lang Lang-Saint-Saëns was released in March 2024 and presents a treasure trove of musical discoveries: Saint-Saëns features Lang Lang’s wife, pianist Gina Alice, The Gewandhausorchester and Andres Nelsons The album also features the Carnival of the Animals, a whimsical menagerie that has captivated young hearts for generations, continuing Lang Lang’s heartfelt wish to promote the love of classical music to young audiences.
Lang Lang won an army of new fans in 2023 as one of the judges on The Piano, a heartwarming talent show broadcast by Channel 4 in the UK. One of the most influential classical musicians in the world, Lang Lang has over 20 million social media followers. Everything the pianist does is underpinned by his belief that “music makes life better – it heals, unites and inspires, and it makes us better people.”
