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It’s possible you’ll not know this, however one of many world’s best pianists, Lang Lang, can be one of many world’s largest Disney followers who has had a lifelong dream of performing in entrance of a Disney fort. Nicely, that dream simply got here true at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and we’re sharing a have a look at the historic efficiency and the way the evening additionally grew to become a “dream come true” for some particular younger artists!

Lang Lang’s one-night-only live performance on the stage of the Resort’s Fortress of Magical Goals was impressed by the theme music “Love the Reminiscence” from the Hong Kong Disneyland Nighttime Spectacular “Momentous.”

And in the course of the efficiency, the world-renowned pianist and string quartet performed 14 basic Disney melodies like “Can You Really feel the Love Tonight?” from the Walt Disney Animation Studios movie “The Lion King,” “Let It Go” from Disney Animation’s “Frozen,” “It’s a Small World,” and plenty of extra.

 “Having a reside live performance in entrance of a Disney fort has at all times been a dream of mine,” Lang Lang stated. “I’m thrilled that my dream has come true at Hong Kong Disneyland! Disney’s tales and music have performed a major function in my childhood and impressed my musical journey vastly. By Disney’s distinctive storytelling, I hope this present will supply the viewers an revolutionary perspective to understand classical music.”

Mickey Mouse was the primary to hitch Lang Lang on stage, unveiling the musical journey. Additionally on the live performance, different fan favourite Disney characters made particular appearances, together with Elsa from the “Frozen” movies, Miguel from the Pixar Animation Studios movie “Coco”, Belle and Beast from Disney Animation’s “Magnificence and the Beast” and plenty of extra.

“I used to be as excited as our friends who loved this one-of-a-kind live performance that includes the world-famous piano virtuoso Lang Lang on the Fortress of Magical Goals,” stated Michael Moriarty, managing director, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. “With Lang Lang’s magical interpretation of basic Disney melodies, accompanied by beautiful visible results and complex Disney storytelling, the live performance has elevated the already extraordinary leisure expertise at Hong Kong Disneyland to new heights.”

Following the live performance, Lang Lang hosted an intimate dialog with a gaggle of aspiring younger artists from native colleges and group organizations who’re impressed by Lang Lang.

Amongst them have been musicians with visible disabilities from the Arts With the Disabled Affiliation Hong Kong, and a want little one from Make-A-Want Hong Kong named Bells.

Bells is a devoted fan of the world-renowned pianist. She is at present making ready for her efficiency diploma examination, and infrequently turns to Lang Lang’s performances for inspiration, learning his expertise and strategies to refine her personal piano taking part in. Her admiration for Lang Lang runs deep and assembly him in particular person is a dream come true for her. Bells was significantly moved by Lang Lang’s rendition of the “Coco” theme music, “Keep in mind Me,” throughout his efficiency.

Throughout this unique meet-up, she requested Lang Lang for piano-playing ideas and showcased the piece she’s making ready for the Make-A-Want Gala Dinner in March. Impressed by Lang Lang, Bells felt inspired to stay resilient within the face of challenges, drawing energy from the music and Lang Lang’s personal journey.

A wonderful full circle second as Lang Lang, as soon as a younger aspiring musician himself with large Disney goals, is now inspiring younger musicians to observe their musical goals.