Lang Lang is a renowned Chinese pianist, recognized for his dynamic performances with major orchestras and appearances at leading concert halls worldwide. Rising to prominence in the 1990s, he was the first Chinese pianist to perform with the Berlin Philharmonic, Vienna Philharmonic, and top American orchestras. Praised for his extraordinary talent, he was described by the Chicago Tribune as one of the most exciting young pianists of his generation. Lang Lang has also served as a judge on the British television music competition series The Piano.