The Chopin Album

�[Op. 25] No. 1 establishes the pianist's beautifully modulated sonority along with the kind of affettuoso gestures his critics love to hate...It's ironic how Lang Lang's most interesting playing occurs when he attempts to 'interpret' the least. Sony's resplendent, seductively resonant engineering deserves the highest praise.� --Gramophone Magazine, November 2012

�For the most part the playing is warm and communicative, beautifully shaped, luminously projected and boldly coloured - probably too bold and luminous for those who prefer more aristocratic refinement and reserve in their Chopin but without the exaggerated, showy style so many have found off-putting.� --BBC Music Magazine, February 2013 ****

 �Overall, there is more maturity and emotional investment than I expected from the performer. Lang Lang�s rubato speaks of a serious artistic imagination, and it produces very distinctive playing. For many a listener the effect may wear thin after a few listens, but for others this will be intoxicating.� --MusicWeb International, April 2013

�his Grande Valse Brilliante is brilliant indeed; so are the cascading double sixths in the eighth �tude in D-flat major...Lang Lang�s grin and enthusiasm are genuine: he simply loves playing his piano, communicating the joy of music. Bang Bang and glitter aside, that�s not something anyone should knock� --The Times, 26th October 2012 ***

�This album reflects his lifelong love for Chopin, and shows how fresh and individual his take can be...he delivers an exhilarating blend of poetry and power. The accompanying DVD is surprisingly amateurish, but reminds us of the god-given talent he was born with.� --The Independent, 28th October 2012