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Lang Lang’s Political Career: Following in the Footsteps of Chairman Hu

Posted on January 30, 2011 by MPR

LANG LANG, the Chinese pianist, gives every impression of being a free and easy "musician, not a politician" when he's in the U.S.—but at all times he carries an important political task. As one of the 16 Vice-Chairmen of the … Continue reading →

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Lang Lang’s White House Anti-US Song Choice Applauded

Posted on January 25, 2011 by MPR

Chinese pianist Lang Lang’s choice to play the nationalist anthem “My Motherland” at the White House state dinner continues to provoke debate. Lang Lang himself spoke to NPR recently denying that he attached any nationalist sentiments to the tune, which … Continue reading →

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