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Marvel at LANG LANG ’s ability to overcome a tough childhood and become a piano virtuoso.

Discover the story of world-famous pianist Lang Lang, one of classical music’s most renowned stars. Born in Shenyang in 1982 and educated in both China and the United States, Lang Lang achieved international acclaim for his musical ability before the age of twenty. In this engaging biography, readers will learn how this contemporary cultural icon overcame the many challenges on his path to stardom and will come to admire his inspiring strength of character.

F E AT U R E S• Pre- and post-reading comprehension questions to build reading

fluency

• N E W Epilogue with updated personal and professional information

• Companion website with audio, English translation, pinyin annotation, and a rich array of resources to support instruction and practice at cheng-tsui.com/chinesebiographies

Appropriate for classroom instruction or independent study, the Chinese Biographies series is ideal for high school, college, and heritage learners who have mastered 500–1,000 Chinese characters.

Languages / Chinese

CHENG & TSUIwww.cheng-tsui.com

人物传记

R E A D A LL S I X !

CHINESE BIOGRAPHIES

A version of Lang Lang with pinyin annotations is also available [9781622910984].

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Follow YAO MING as he travels from China to the United States in the pursuit of NBA prominence.

Discover the story of a basketball superstar on his way to international fame in this engaging biography. Though his amazing height destined him for a life in sports, Yao Ming developed the personal drive and ambition that pushed him to excel. Readers will admire his inspiring strength of character as they learn how this contemporary cultural icon overcame the many challenges on his path to stardom.

F E AT U R E S• Pre- and post-reading comprehension questions to build reading fluency

• N E W “Where is he now?” section with the latest personal and professional information

• Companion website with audio and a rich array of resources to support instruction and practice cheng-tsui.com/chinesebiographies

Appropriate for classroom instruction or independent study, the Chinese Biographies series is ideal for high school, college, and heritage learners who have mastered 500–1,000 Chinese characters.

www.cheng-tsui.com

Languages / Chinese 人物传记

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R E A D A LL S I X !

A version of Yao Ming with pinyin annotations is also available [9781622910977].

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Marvel at LANG LANG ’s ability to overcome a tough childhood and become a piano virtuoso.

Discover the story of world-famous pianist Lang Lang, one of classical music’s most renowned stars. Born in Shenyang in 1982 and educated in both China and the United States, Lang Lang achieved international acclaim for his musical ability before the age of twenty. In this engaging biography, readers will learn how this contemporary cultural icon overcame the many challenges on his path to stardom and come to admire his inspiring strength of character.

F E AT U R E S• Pre- and post-reading comprehension questions to build reading

fluency

• N E W “Where is he now?” section with the latest personal and professional information

• Companion website with audio and a rich array of resources to support instruction and practice cheng-tsui.com/chinesebiographies

Appropriate for classroom instruction or independent study, the Chinese Biographies series is ideal for high school, college, and heritage learners who have mastered 500–1,000 Chinese characters.

Languages / Chinese

www.cheng-tsui.com

人物传记

R E A D A LL S I X !

CHINESE BIOGRAPHIES

A version of Lang Lang with pinyin annotations is also available [9781622910984].

Access audio and extra resources online at cheng-tsui.com/chinesebiographies2nd Edition

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朗 LA

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9780887278785 Simplified, with pinyin

9 781622 910984 9 0 0 0 0ISBN 978-1-62291-098-4

YAO MINGCHINESE BIOGRAPHIES

姚明

A N G L E E

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Marvel at LANG LANG ’s ability to overcome a tough childhood and become a piano virtuoso.Discover the story of world-famous pianist Lang Lang, one of classical music’s most renowned stars. Born in Shenyang in 1982 and educated in both China and the United States, Lang Lang achieved international acclaim for his musical ability before the age of twenty. In this engaging biography, readers will learn how this contemporary cultural icon overcame the many challenges on his path to stardom and will come to admire his inspiring strength of character. F E AT U R E S• Pinyin annotations separated by word rather than syllable for reading and pronunciation development• Pre- and post-reading comprehension questions to build reading fluency• N E W “Where is he now?” section with the latest personal and professional information• Companion website with audio, English translation, and a rich array of resources to support instruction and practice at cheng-tsui.com/chinesebiographiesAppropriate for classroom instruction or independent study, the Chinese Biographies series is ideal for high school, college, and heritage learners who have mastered 500–1,000 Chinese characters.

CHINESE BIOGRAPHIES 郎朗 LANG LANG WULanguages / Chinese

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2nd Edition

2nd Edition

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The Lang Lang biography is also available without pinyin annotations [insert ISBN].

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Marvel at LANG LANG ’s ability to overcome a tough childhood and become a piano virtuoso.

Discover the story of world-famous pianist Lang Lang, one of classical music’s most renowned stars. Born in Shenyang in 1982 and educated in both China and the United States, Lang Lang achieved international acclaim for his musical ability before the age of twenty. In this engaging biography, readers will learn how this contemporary cultural icon overcame the many challenges on his path to stardom and will come to admire his inspiring strength of character.

F E AT U R E S• Pinyin annotations separated by word rather than syllable for reading

and pronunciation development

• Pre- and post-reading comprehension questions to build reading fluency

• N E W “Where is he now?” section with the latest personal and professional information

• Companion website with audio, English translation, and a rich array of resources to support instruction and practice at cheng-tsui.com/chinesebiographies

Appropriate for classroom instruction or independent study, the Chinese Biographies series is ideal for high school, college, and heritage learners who have mastered 500–1,000 Chinese characters.

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姚明

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Access audio and online resources at cheng-tsui.com/chinesebiographies

Marvel at LANG LANG ’s ability to overcome a tough childhood and become a piano virtuoso.Discover the story of world-famous pianist Lang Lang, one of classical music’s most renowned stars. Born in Shenyang in 1982 and educated in both China and the United States, Lang Lang achieved international acclaim for his musical ability before the age of twenty. In this engaging biography, readers will learn how this contemporary cultural icon overcame the many challenges on his path to stardom and come to admire his inspiring strength of character. F E AT U R E S• Pinyin annotations separated by word rather than syllable for pronunciation development• Pre- and post-reading comprehension questions to build reading fluency• N E W “Where is he now?” section with the latest personal and professional information• Companion website with audio and a rich array of resources to support instruction and practice cheng-tsui.com/chinesebiographiesAppropriate for classroom instruction or independent study, the Chinese Biographies series is ideal for high school, college, and heritage learners who have mastered 500-1,000 Chinese characters.

CHINESE BIOGRAPHIES 郎朗 LANG LANG WUP

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2nd Edition

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郎朗

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姚明

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Marvel at LANG LANG ’s ability to overcome a tough childhood and become a piano virtuoso.Discover the story of world-famous pianist Lang Lang, one of classical music’s most renowned stars. Born in Shenyang in 1982 and educated in both China and the United States, Lang Lang achieved international acclaim for his musical ability before the age of twenty. In this engaging biography, readers will learn how this contemporary cultural icon overcame the many challenges on his path to stardom and will come to admire his inspiring strength of character. F E AT U R E S• Pinyin annotations separated by word rather than syllable for reading and pronunciation development• Pre- and post-reading comprehension questions to build reading fluency• N E W “Where is he now?” section with the latest personal and professional information• Companion website with audio, English translation, and a rich array of resources to support instruction and practice at cheng-tsui.com/chinesebiographiesAppropriate for classroom instruction or independent study, the Chinese Biographies series is ideal for high school, college, and heritage learners who have mastered 500–1,000 Chinese characters.

CHINESE BIOGRAPHIES 郎朗 LANG LANG WULanguages / Chinese

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2nd Edition

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郎朗

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The Lang Lang biography is also available without pinyin annotations [insert ISBN].

林书豪

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A version of Lang Lang with pinyin annotations is also available [9781622910984].

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Grace Wu

9780887278778978162291035997816229104419780887278785

In Simplified Characters

9 7 8 1 6 2 2 9 1 0 3 5 9

ISBN 978-1-62291-035-9

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Access audio and online resources at cheng-tsui.com/chinesebiographies

Marvel at LANG LANG ’s ability to overcome a tough childhood and become a piano virtuoso.

Discover the story of world-famous pianist Lang Lang, one of classical music’s most renowned stars. Born in Shenyang in 1982 and educated in both China and the United States, Lang Lang achieved international acclaim for his musical ability before the age of twenty. In this engaging biography, readers will learn how this contemporary cultural icon overcame the many challenges on his path to stardom and come to admire his inspiring strength of character.

F E AT U R E S• Pre- and post-reading comprehension questions to build reading

fluency

• N E W “Where is he now?” section with the latest personal and professional information

• Companion website with audio and a rich array of resources to support instruction and practice cheng-tsui.com/chinesebiographies

Appropriate for classroom instruction or independent study, the Chinese Biographies series is ideal for high school, college, and heritage learners who have mastered 500–1,000 Chinese characters.

CHINESE BIOGRAPHIES 郎朗

LANG LANG W

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CHINESE BIOGRAPHIES 姚明 YAO MING

姚明Y A O M I N G

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Follow YAO MING as he travels from China to the United States in the pursuit of NBA prominence.Discover the story of a basketball superstar on his way to international fame in this engaging biography. Though his amazing height destined him for a life in sports, Yao Ming developed the personal drive and ambition that pushed him to excel. Readers will admire his inspiring strength of character as they learn how this contemporary cultural icon overcame the many challenges on his path to stardom. F E AT U R E S• Pinyin annotations separated by word rather than syllable for pronunciation development• Pre- and post-reading comprehension questions to build reading fluency• N E W “Where is he now?” section with the latest personal and professional information• Companion website with audio and a rich array of resources to support instruction and practice cheng-tsui.com/chinesebiographiesAppropriate for classroom instruction or independent study, the Chinese Biographies series is ideal for high school, college, and heritage learners who have mastered 500-1,000 Chinese characters.

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2nd Edition

SIMPLIFIEDCharactersAccess audio and online resources at cheng-tsui.com/chinesebiographies

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ISBN 978-1-62291-035-9

YAO MINGCHINESE BIOGRAPHIES

姚明

郎朗L A N G L A N G

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Marvel at LANG LANG ’s ability to overcome a tough childhood and become a piano virtuoso.Discover the story of world-famous pianist Lang Lang, one of classical music’s most renowned stars. Born in Shenyang in 1982 and educated in both China and the United States, Lang Lang achieved international acclaim for his musical ability before the age of twenty. In this engaging biography, readers will learn how this contemporary cultural icon overcame the many challenges on his path to stardom and come to admire his inspiring strength of character. F E AT U R E S• Pinyin annotations separated by word rather than syllable for pronunciation development• Pre- and post-reading comprehension questions to build reading fluency• N E W “Where is he now?” section with the latest personal and professional information• Companion website with audio and a rich array of resources to support instruction and practice cheng-tsui.com/chinesebiographiesAppropriate for classroom instruction or independent study, the Chinese Biographies series is ideal for high school, college, and heritage learners who have mastered 500-1,000 Chinese characters.

CHINESE BIOGRAPHIES 郎朗 LANG LANG WUP

Languages / Chinese

CHENG & TSUIwww.cheng-tsui.comwww.cheng-tsui.com

2nd Edition

SIMPLIFIED Characters2nd Edition

人物传记

PINYINAnnotated Edition

R E A D A LL S I X ! 姚明

9781622910977

郎朗

9781622910984

CHINESE BIOGRAPHIES

A pinyin-free version of Lang Lang is also available [insert ISBN].

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CHINESE BIOGRAPHIES

A version of Lang Lang with pinyin annotations is also available [9781622910984].

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Marvel at LANG LANG ’s ability to overcome a tough childhood and become a piano virtuoso.

Discover the story of world-famous pianist Lang Lang, one of classical music’s most renowned stars. Born in Shenyang in 1982 and educated in both China and the United States, Lang Lang achieved international acclaim for his musical ability before the age of twenty. In this engaging biography, readers will learn how this contemporary cultural icon overcame the many challenges on his path to stardom and will come to admire his inspiring strength of character.

F E AT U R E S• Pinyin annotations separated by word rather than syllable for reading

and pronunciation development

• Pre- and post-reading comprehension questions to build reading fluency

• N E W “Where is he now?” section with the latest personal and professional information

• Companion website with audio, English translation, and a rich array of resources to support instruction and practice at cheng-tsui.com/chinesebiographies

Appropriate for classroom instruction or independent study, the Chinese Biographies series is ideal for high school, college, and heritage learners who have mastered 500–1,000 Chinese characters.

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GRAPHIES 郎

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9781622910977

Grace Wu

9780887278778978162291035997816229104419780887278785

In Simplified Characters

9 7 8 1 6 2 2 9 1 0 3 5 9

ISBN 978-1-62291-035-9

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姚明

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Access audio and online resources at cheng-tsui.com/chinesebiographies

Marvel at LANG LANG ’s ability to overcome a tough childhood and become a piano virtuoso.

Discover the story of world-famous pianist Lang Lang, one of classical music’s most renowned stars. Born in Shenyang in 1982 and educated in both China and the United States, Lang Lang achieved international acclaim for his musical ability before the age of twenty. In this engaging biography, readers will learn how this contemporary cultural icon overcame the many challenges on his path to stardom and come to admire his inspiring strength of character.

F E AT U R E S• Pinyin annotations separated by word rather than syllable for

pronunciation development

• Pre- and post-reading comprehension questions to build reading fluency

• N E W “Where is he now?” section with the latest personal and professional information

• Companion website with audio and a rich array of resources to support instruction and practice cheng-tsui.com/chinesebiographies

Appropriate for classroom instruction or independent study, the Chinese Biographies series is ideal for high school, college, and heritage learners who have mastered 500-1,000 Chinese characters.

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2nd Edition

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R E A D A LL S I X !

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ISBN 978-1-62291-035-9

CHINESE BIOGRAPHIES YAO MING 姚明

姚明Y A O M I N G

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Follow YAO MING as he travels from China to the United States in the pursuit of NBA prominence.Discover the story of a basketball superstar on his way to international fame in this engaging biography. Though his amazing height destined him for a life in sports, Yao Ming developed the personal drive and ambition that pushed him to excel. Readers will admire his inspiring strength of character as they learn how this contemporary cultural icon overcame the many challenges on his path to stardom. F E AT U R ES• Ideal for high school, AP*, college, or heritage learners who have mastered 500–1000 Chinese characters• Appropriate for classroom instruction or independent study• Pre- and post-reading comprehension questions to build reading fluency• New “Where is he now?” section with the latest personal and professional information• Companion website with audio, pinyin annotated text, and a rich array of resources to support instruction and practice cheng-tsui.com/chinesebiographiesA version of Yao Ming 2/e with pinyin annotations accompanying the simplified Chinese characters is also available {insert ISBN}.

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姚明

郎朗L A N G L A N G

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Marvel at LANG LANG ’s ability to overcome a tough childhood and become a piano virtuoso.Discover the story of world-famous pianist Lang Lang, one of classical music’s most renowned stars. Born in Shenyang in 1982 and educated in both China and the United States, Lang Lang achieved international acclaim for his musical ability before the age of twenty. In this engaging biography, readers will learn how this contemporary cultural icon overcame the many challenges on his path to stardom and come to admire his inspiring strength of character. F E AT U R E S• Ideal for high school, AP*, college, or heritage learners who have mastered 500–1000 Chinese characters• Appropriate for classroom instruction or independent study• Pinyin annotations separated by word rather than syllable for pronunciation development• Pre- and post-reading comprehension questions to build reading fluency• New “Where is he now?” section with the latest personal and professional information• Companion website with audio and a rich array of resources to support instruction and practice cheng-tsui.com/chinesebiographiesA pinyin-free version of Lang Lang 2/e is also available [insert ISBN].姚明

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CHINESE BIOGRAPHIES

A pinyin-free version of Lang Lang is also available [insert ISBN].

9781622910984

CHINESE BIOGRAPHIES

The Lang Lang biography is also available without pinyin annotations [insert ISBN].

林书豪

FPO

Grace Wu

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Grace WuIn Simplified Characters

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周杰伦J A Y C H O UFollow YAO MING as he travels from China to the United States in the pursuit of NBA prominence.Discover the story of a basketball superstar on his way to international fame in this engaging biography. Though his amazing height destined him for a life in sports, Yao Ming developed the personal drive and ambition that pushed him to excel. Readers will admire his inspiring strength of character as they learn how this contemporary cultural icon overcame the many challenges on his path to stardom. F E AT U R E S• Ideal for high school, college, or heritage learners who have mastered 500–1,000 Chinese characters• Appropriate for classroom instruction or independent study• Pre- and post-reading comprehension questions to build reading fluency• N E W “Where is he now?” section with the latest personal and professional information• Companion website with audio, pinyin annotated text, and a rich array of resources to support instruction and practice cheng-tsui.com/chinesebiographiesA version of Jay Chou with pinyin annotations accompanying the simplified Chinese characters is also available {insert ISBN}.

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姚明

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Access audio and extra resources online at cheng-tsui.com/chinesebiographies

Marvel at LANG LANG ’s ability to overcome a tough childhood and become a piano virtuoso.

Discover the story of world-famous pianist Lang Lang, one of classical music’s most renowned stars. Born in Shenyang in 1982 and educated in both China and the United States, Lang Lang achieved international acclaim for his musical ability before the age of twenty. In this engaging biography, readers will learn how this contemporary cultural icon overcame the many challenges on his path to stardom and will come to admire his inspiring strength of character.

F E AT U R E S• Pinyin annotations separated by word rather than syllable for reading

and pronunciation development

• Pre- and post-reading comprehension questions to build reading fluency

• N E W “Where is he now?” section with the latest personal and professional information

• Companion website with audio, English translation, and a rich array of resources to support instruction and practice at cheng-tsui.com/chinesebiographies

Appropriate for classroom instruction or independent study, the Chinese Biographies series is ideal for high school, college, and heritage learners who have mastered 500–1,000 Chinese characters.

CHINESE BIOGRAPHIES 郎朗

LANG LANG W

ULanguages / Chinese

www.cheng-tsui.com

2nd Edition

2nd Edition

人物传记

R E A D A LL S I X !

9781622910977

Grace Wu

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9 7 8 1 6 2 2 9 1 0 3 5 9

ISBN 978-1-62291-035-9

YAO MINGCHINESE BIOGRAPHIES

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郎朗L A N G L A N G

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Marvel at LANG LANG ’s ability to overcome a tough childhood and become a piano virtuoso.Discover the story of world-famous pianist Lang Lang, one of classical music’s most renowned stars. Born in Shenyang in 1982 and educated in both China and the United States, Lang Lang achieved international acclaim for his musical ability before the age of twenty. In this engaging biography, readers will learn how this contemporary cultural icon overcame the many challenges on his path to stardom and come to admire his inspiring strength of character. F EAT U R E S• Pinyin annotations separated by word rather than syllable for pronunciation development• Pre- and post-reading comprehension questions to build reading fluency• N E W “Where is he now?” section with the latest personal and professional information• Companion website with audio and a rich array of resources to support instruction and practice cheng-tsui.com/chinesebiographiesAppropriate for classroom instruction or independent study, the Chinese Biographies series is ideal for high school, college, and heritage learners who have mastered 500-1,000 Chinese characters.

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Marvel at LANG LANG ’s ability to overcome a tough childhood and become a piano virtuoso.Discover the story of world-famous pianist Lang Lang, one of classical music’s most renowned stars. Born in Shenyang in 1982 and educated in both China and the United States, Lang Lang achieved international acclaim for his musical ability before the age of twenty. In this engaging biography, readers will learn how this contemporary cultural icon overcame the many challenges on his path to stardom and will come to admire his inspiring strength of character. F E AT U R E S• Pinyin annotations separated by word rather than syllable for reading and pronunciation development• Pre- and post-reading comprehension questions to build reading fluency• N E W “Where is he now?” section with the latest personal and professional information• Companion website with audio, English translation, and a rich array of resources to support instruction and practice at cheng-tsui.com/chinesebiographiesAppropriate for classroom instruction or independent study, the Chinese Biographies series is ideal for high school, college, and heritage learners who have mastered 500–1,000 Chinese characters.

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古典音乐的奇才

Grace Wu

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郎朗郎朗L A N G L A N G

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Contents | iii

❖ 目录 ❖

Contents

Foreword to the Second Edition v

About the Author vi

Preface to the Second Edition vii

前言 xi

Acknowledgments xv

1. 一 场 钢琴 比赛 A Piano Competition 1

2. 被 猫 改写 的 命运 Destiny Changed by a Cat 7

3. 第一 次 参加 比赛 The First Competition 21

iv | Contents

4. 北京 求学 之 路 The Road to Beijing 29

5. 迈 向 世界 的 第一 步 First Step Toward the World Stage 39

6. 音乐 史 上 的 奇迹 A Miracle in Musical History 49

7. 赞赏 与 批评 Fans and Critics 65

8. 与 爸爸 的 关系 Relationship with Father 75

9. 兴趣 与 观点 Interests and Opinions 83

Epilogue 93

Bibliography 95

第 一 章

1

❖ 一 场 钢琴 比赛 ❖

A Piano Competition

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阅读 前 讨论题：阅读 前 讨论题：

1. ❖ 你 喜欢 听 古典 音乐 吗？ 你 喜欢 的 一 首

古典 音乐 是 什么？ 为什么？

Do you enjoy listening to classical music? What’s your favorite piece of classical music? Why?

2. ❖ 你 听过 音乐家 郎朗 的 演奏 吗？（如果没

有，请 上 YouTube。） 你 喜欢 他 的 风格 吗？

Have you heard any of Lang Lang’s performances? (If not, please go to YouTube.) Do you like his musical style?

3. ❖ 你 听过 拉赫玛尼诺夫 的 第三 钢琴 协奏曲 吗？

（如果 没有， 请 上 YouTube。） 你 喜欢 吗？

Have you ever listened to Rachmaninoff ’s Piano Concerto No. 3?(If not, please go to YouTube.) Do you like it?

A Piano Competition | 3

❖

2000 年 8 月 22 日，伦敦 皇家 阿尔伯特 音乐厅 （London’s

Royal Albert Hall） 里 响起 了 拉赫玛尼诺夫（Rachmaninoff ）

的 第三 钢琴 协奏曲（Piano Concerto No. 3）。这 支 曲子 是

古典 音乐 里 难 弹 的 曲子 之一，但 也 是 许多

专业 钢琴家 的 爱，因为 如果 能 把 这 首 曲子

弹 得 好， 就 代表 自己 的 音乐 水平 已 达到 很高

的 境界。 在 这 次 表演 中，第三 钢琴 协奏曲 听 起来

有 些 不同，比如 说，当 大家 在 等待 第一 乐章 尾段

的 高潮 时，听见 的 却 是 温柔 优雅 的 钢琴 声。这样

的 弹法 虽然 和 以往 不同， 但是 却 很 好听，

观众 越 听 越 喜欢，越 听 越 陶醉。除此之外，这 场

表演 和 别的 古典 音乐会 不同 的 是 在 加 演 节目

时， 钢琴家 弹 的 是 一 首 东方 曲子，叫 《浏阳

4 | 一场钢琴比赛

河》。《浏阳 河》是 称颂 毛 泽东 主席 的 一 首 歌，

是 中国 一 首 非常 有名 的 曲子。整个 音乐会 里 弹

的 都 是 西方 音乐，但 在 结束 时 却 弹了 一 首 东方

的 曲子，听众 都 觉得 很 新奇。究竟 是 谁 能 把 西方

音乐 和 东方 音乐 都 弹 得 这么 好 呢？ 那 就 是 音乐

天才 郎 朗。

郎 朗 是 世界 上 好、 出名、 年轻 的 古典

音乐 钢琴 演奏家 之一。 他 从小 就 赢过 无数 的 钢琴

比赛， 曾 和 多 个 世界级 的 交响 乐团 合作 举行 音

乐会， 也 在 古典 音乐 界 获得 过 不少 奖项 。

除了 钢琴 造诣 高 外，他 也 很 积极 地 推广 古典 音

乐，想要 让 更 多 人 认识 和 享受 古典 音乐 的 优美，

所以 他 被 称为 这 个 世纪 有 影响力 和 有 才华

的 古典 音乐家。郎 朗 到底 是 如何 获得 今天 的 成

A Piano Competition | 5

就 的 呢？ 他 受过 多少 苦？还是 一切 都 是 顺顺利利

的？他 弹 得 这么 好 是 因为 他 天生 有 音乐 才华，

还是 因为 他 拼命 努力 地 练 琴 呢？ 要 知道 答案 我

们 就 得 回到 郎 朗 的 童年。

❖

阅读 后 理解 讨论题：阅读 后 理解 讨论题：

1. ❖ 你 觉得 一 个 人 的 成功 是 因为 先天 的 才华

还是 后天 的 努力？ 为什么？

Do you think success is due to innate talent or hard work? Why?

2. ❖ 现在 的 年轻人 还 喜欢 听 古典 音乐 吗？ 你

觉得 郎 朗 可以 把 古典 音乐 介绍 给 年轻人 吗？

为什么？

Do young people today listen to classical music? Do you think

6 | 一场钢琴比赛

Lang Lang could introduce classical music to young people? Why?

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