Chinese piano star Lang Lang's world university tour will kick off in China at Peking University Hall on April 18.

One of the hottest pianists in the world, the 24-year-old pianist is the first Chinese pianist who has maintaiend long-time collaboration with five world top orchestras and concert halls. Lang Lang was invited to be the guest professor at five music colleges in China, including the Central Conservatory of Music and Shanghai Conservatory of Music.

On this occasion, Lang Lang will be appointed to be the art director of Peking University Student Art Troupe.

Three students from Peking University, Tsinghua University and Renmin University of China will have the opportunity to be coached by Lang Lang on their piano skills and perform at a lecture hosted by Peking University.

The pianist will also communicate with students attending the lecture.

(CRI.cn April 13, 2007)
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