Thursday, June 6, 2019

Lang Lang married fellow pianist Gina Alice Redlinger

 – and the wedding photos are ridiculously glamorous



Lang Lang and Gina Alice Redlinger
Lang Lang and Gina Alice Redlinger. Picture: Social Media

By Kyle Macdonald, ClassicFM London
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The two love-birds tied the knot in Paris, and the photos were just beautiful.
Twitter was overflowing with good wishes over the weekend, as keyboard superstar Lang Lang announced his marriage to fellow pianist Gina Alice Redlinger. And the photos of their nuptials were a virtuoso display all on their own.
Chinese media reported that the couple's ceremony took place at a hotel in Paris, followed by a banquet for guests at the Palace of Versailles. And the snaps they shared were just as romantic and Parisian as you would hope.

Who is Lang Lang's wife?

24-year-old Gina Alice Redlinger has been performing as a concert pianist since the age of 8, initially learning with German pianist Irina Edelstein. She went on to study music in Hamburg and now has performed around the world. Gina Alice is also a composer.

Gina Alice and Lang Lang met in Berlin. Here she is with the spectacular Busoni transcription of Bach's Chaconne:
Our congratulations to the happy couple. We wish them many, many years of happy duets together.



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はああああ〜〜〜〜〜〜ランランと結婚して、ヴェルサイユ宮殿で結婚式なんて最高すぎる💕😂本当に絵になる2人💕いつまでも見ていたい。ランラン 、アリスさん、心からおめでとうございます🎉
Marriage with Lang Lang, Palace of Versailles wedding💕what a ultimate dream ❣️

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Chinese pianist and his half-German, half-Korean bride held their wedding banquet at the Palace of in . They studied with the same teacher and have cooperated many times. They performed an impromptu piano duet at their reception.

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Friday, May 31, 2019

Japan has a new viola-playing Emperor ...

... and Donald Trump just gave him a viola

Emperor Naruhito is a keen violist
Emperor Naruhito is a keen violist. Picture: Getty Images
By Sofia Rizzi, ClassicFM London
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Emperor Naruhito of Japan is a keen violist and has just been gifted a very unusual viola by US President Donald Trump.
The newly-crowned Emperor of Japan, Emperor Naruhito, is not only the leader of a country, he's also a dedicated viola player.
Ruling as the head of the Imperial Family isn't the only thing Naruhito has kept in the family – he also keeps the musical talent going for another generation. Naruhito's father, former Emperor Akihito, is a cellist, and his mother Empress Michiko is a violinist.
The new emperor only recently began his reign on 1 May following his father's abdication, but he has already made public appearances playing the viola. In 2013 he played on a viola made from debris wood from the 2011 tsunami.
Emperor Naruhito played on a violin made from driftwood debris from the 2011 tsunami
Emperor Naruhito played on a violin made from driftwood debris from the 2011 tsunami. Picture: Getty
During President Donald Trump's visit to Japan to welcome the new Emperor to his post, he gifted Naruhito with an American viola, made in 1938 by Ivan W. Allison of West Virginia.
The instrument was sold by Joe Joyner of Little Rock, Arkansas. In a Facebook post, Joe wrote:
“On April 30 I heard a news story that Japan's Emperor Akihito was stepping down and that his son, Naruhito, would be taking his place. 24 hours later I received a call from the U.S. State Department seeking an American made viola to give as a diplomatic gift. Shortly after this call, I began seeing news stories about Japan's new Emperor Naruhito being a violist.
“Nearly a month later, I can now say that last week I sold the Emperor's new viola, an instrument made in 1938 by Ivan W. Allison of Charleston, West Virginia. The instrument was presented to Emperor Naruhito by President Donald Trump today.
“God I love my job.”
Evan Taucher plays a duet