Review: Lang Lang proves thrilling, modern partnering with worthy UK Symphony
For most of Richard Strauss’ Burleske, Lang Lang was watching the University of Kentucky Symphony Orchestra and conductor John Nardolillo, trading phrases with the musicians like they were chatting, dancing in his seat during his rests, even making a few conducting gestures and overall looking nothing like a superstar soloist who thought he was doing the kids a favor just by showing up.
But then, Strauss gave the pianist a moment alone in the spotlight, and he grabbed it.
This story was originally published February 10, 2014 at 9:08 AM with the headline "Review: Lang Lang proves thrilling, modern partnering with worthy UK Symphony."