China News Service, Hong Kong, January 27 (Reporter Han Xingtong) Pianist Lang Lang held a concert on the Magical Dreams Castle stage in Hong Kong Disneyland on the 27th, playing 14 classic Disney tunes.
Pianist Lang Lang held a concert at the Magical Dreams Castle Stage in Hong Kong Disneyland on the 27th. Photographed by China News Service reporter Han Xingtong
Amid the cheers of the audience, Lang Lang and Disney's representative cartoon character Mickey Mouse took the stage together to kick off the concert. As the sound of the piano filled the night sky of the park, Disney friends also appeared one by one. Including Elsa from the "Frozen" movie series, Migo from "Coco", Belle and the Beast from "Beauty and the Beast", etc.
Pianist Lang Lang held a concert at the Magical Dreams Castle Stage in Hong Kong Disneyland on the 27th. Photographed by China News Service reporter Han Xingtong
"It has always been my dream to hold a live concert in front of the Disneyland Castle. This time, being able to be on the stage of Hong Kong Disneyland's Wonderful Dream Castle can be said to be a real dream come true." Before the meeting, Lang Lang recalled his memories of Disney in an interview with a reporter from China News Service.
When he was 13 years old, as a reward for winning a piano competition, he went to Disney for the first time accompanied by his parents and teachers. “That was the happiest day in my life up to that time.” The song he heard when he entered the kindergarten at that time , the memory was still fresh in his mind, and he hummed involuntarily.
That night, Lang Lang played a total of 14 classic Disney tunes throughout the concert, including "can you feel the love tonight" from "The Lion King" and "let it go" from "Frozen" "("Let It Go"), "The World Is So Small", etc. Using three-dimensional projection mapping and other stage visual special effects, combined with Disney's unique storytelling method, and combining classical music with Disney's "magic", Lang Lang presented the audience with a gripping 45-minute live performance. He believes that this concert held at Disneyland can bring a new perspective for the audience to contact and appreciate classical music.
Pianist Lang Lang (left) and Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Entertainment Affairs Department Production Director Yu Cheng (right) were interviewed by reporters. Photographed by China News Service reporter Han Xingtong
In Lang Lang’s view, Hong Kong, an international metropolis, has very good music taste. “Hong Kong audiences are very good at Eastern and Western music.” He said that every time he performs in Hong Kong, he can Feeling the audience's sincere respect for art, he also revealed that he plans to perform in Hong Kong again next year.
Mo Weiting, CEO of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, said that he was very excited to enjoy Lang Lang's performance at Disney's Magical Dream Castle. Mok Weiting believed that with Lang Lang's interpretation of Disney classic music and the stunning visuals effects and Disney's delicate storytelling, this concert is a further sublimation of the Hong Kong Disney entertainment experience. (End)
