Quiz on Lang Lang: The Virtuoso Pianist

At what age did Lang Lang begin taking piano lessons?

• At age 5

• At age 3

• At age 7

• At age 10

Answer explanation

Lang Lang began taking piano lessons at age 3, as indicated by the correct answer choice.

Which competition did Lang Lang win at age 13?

• The Queen Elisabeth Competition

• The Van Cliburn Competition

• The Tchaikovsky International Competition for Young Musicians

• The Chopin Piano Competition

Answer explanation

Lang Lang won The Tchaikovsky International Competition for Young Musicians at age 13.

In which year did Lang Lang make his American debut?

• 1995

• 1998

• 1996

• 1997

Answer explanation

Lang Lang made his American debut in the year 1998, which is the correct choice among the options provided.

Which institute did Lang Lang enroll in when he moved to the United States?

• Juilliard School

• Curtis Institute of Music

• Berklee College of Music

• Manhattan School of Music

Answer explanation

Lang Lang enrolled in the Curtis Institute of Music when he moved to the United States, making it the correct choice.

What significant event in Lang Lang's career happened in 1999?

• He won the Leonard Bernstein Award

• He made his debut at Carnegie Hall

• He stepped in for André Watts at the Ravinia Festival

• He released his first album

Answer explanation

In 1999, Lang Lang stepped in for André Watts at the Ravinia Festival, which was a significant event in his career.

Which award did Lang Lang win in 2002?

• Classic Brit Award

• Echo Klassik Award

• Leonard Bernstein Award

• Grammy Award

Answer explanation

Lang Lang won the Leonard Bernstein Award in 2002.

What was the title of Lang Lang's memoir published in 2008?

• From Shenyang to the World

• Keys of Inspiration

• My Life with the Piano

• Journey of a Thousand Miles

Answer explanation

Lang Lang's memoir published in 2008 was titled 'Journey of a Thousand Miles', making it the correct choice.

In which year did Lang Lang perform at the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics?

• 2004

• 2008

• 2012

• 2016

Answer explanation

Lang Lang performed at the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in 2008, making that the correct choice.

Lang Lang had to take a break from music due to an injury to which part of his body?

• Right arm

• Left hand

• Left arm

• Right hand

Answer explanation

Lang Lang had to take a break from music due to an injury to his left arm, not his right arm or either hand.

Which of the following albums did Lang Lang release?

• Goldberg Variations

• The Well-Tempered Clavier

• Moonlight Sonata

• The Art of Fugue

Answer explanation

Lang Lang released the album 'Goldberg Variations'.