Happy birthday! Lang Lang turns 42 today

By Lori Macatee
Beijing
Last updated on June 14, 2024

The iconic and legendary pianist turns 42 on Friday, Jun. 14, 2024.

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Lang Lang is celebrating his 42nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed pianists of his generation.

Popular pianist Lang Lang has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 42nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Lang, a cultural icon

Born in Shenyang on June 14, 1982, Lang Lang's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Chinese history. Lang's not just a great pianist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Lang hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Lang Lang as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 42.

Happy Birthday, Lang, you're the best!