Lang Lang is a world renowned Chinese concert pianist. Born in 1982, he was a child prodigy, giving his first public recital at the age of five. In 1999, he moved to the United States to further his career, and has since performed at the world's most prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Centre in New York and Sydney Opera House. He has released many award-winning albums and collaborated with numerous outstanding musicians. He is also an ambassador for UNICEF, the Beijing Olympic Committee and numerous other charities. Lang Lang is regarded as one of the most influential classical musicians of his generation.