Piano Book (Jewelcase)

With this collection, Lang Lang goes back to his first love - to the pieces that made him want to become a musician in the first place. Rediscovering the most popular and accessible pieces written for learners and lovers of the piano, this album is a journey; of inspiration, of discovery, fantasy and learning. It is a moment for Lang Lang to illuminate these classic pieces as the masterworks they truly are. It is also a reflection on the music that influenced him most during his early childhood, later in life coping with difficult moments, and working with young piano learners around the world. Music can change lives and Piano Book tells this story. "I dedicate this album to my wonderful piano students and all my friends around the world who love the piano as much as I do." Lang Lang

Tracklist:

1. Bach – Prelude in C major
2. Beethoven –"Für Elise"
3. Richter – The Departure
4. Mendelssohn – "Spinning Song"
5. Debussy – Clair de lune
6. Debussy – Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum
7. Chopin – “Raindrop” Prélude
8. Mozart – "Sonata facile": Allegro
9. Clementi – Sonatina in C major: Andante
10. Czerny – The School of Velocity: Presto
11. Tiersen – La Valse d'Amélie
12. Debussy – Rêverie
13. Schubert – Moment musical in F minor
14. Grieg – To Spring
15. Schumann – Wilder Reiter
16. Poulenc – Villageoises: Staccato
17. Huang – The Merry Shepherd Boy
18. Sakamoto – Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
19. Bądarzewska-Baranowska – The Maiden's Prayer
20. – 32. Mozart – 12 Piano Variations on “Ah, vous dirai-je Maman”

     33. Bach – Minuet in G Major