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Virtuoso pianist Lang Lang puts his spin on classic Disney tunes

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Pianist Lang Lang rehearses with chief conductor Charles Dutoit and the Philadelphia Orchestra Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011 in Philadelphia. Lang, 29 from China, is joining the symphony for three performances of Liszt's famed Piano Concerto No. 1 along with other selections. (Alex Brandon/AP)
Pianist Lang Lang rehearses with chief conductor Charles Dutoit and the Philadelphia Orchestra Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011 in Philadelphia. Lang, 29 from China, is joining the symphony for three performances of Liszt's famed Piano Concerto No. 1 along with other selections. (Alex Brandon/AP)

Editor's note: This segment was rebroadcast on Jan. 18, 2024. Click here for that audio.

Here & Now's Jane Clayson speaks with musician Lang Lang about "The Disney Book," which contains piano versions of classic Disney songs such as "Let it Go" and "When You Wish Upon a Star."

Lang Lang plays the Hollywood Bowl on Thursday night.

Lang Lang reimagines Disney classics in his latest release. (Simon Webb)
Lang Lang reimagines Disney classics in his latest release. (Simon Webb)

This segment aired on September 15, 2022.

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