Narrated by American jazz legend Herbie Hancock Airtimes: Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Singapore and Taipei Wednesday, Nov 18 at 1730 Thursday, Nov 19 at 0130 Saturday, Nov 21 at 1730 Sunday, Nov 22 at 0200, 0530, 1430 Monday, Nov 23 at 0230 & 1200 Bangkok and Jakarta
Wednesday, Nov 18 at 1630 Thursday, Nov 19 at 0030 Saturday, Nov 21 at 1630 Sunday, Nov 22 at 0100, 0430, 1330 Monday, Nov 23 at 0130 & 1100 Heralded as the "hottest artist on the classical music planet" by the New York Times, 27-year-old Lang Lang has played sold out recitals and concerts in every major city in the world. CNN's Revealed follows the piano prodigy on an adventure out of his classical zone, and into the jazz world to meet his hero, American legend Herbie Hancock. Hancock also narrates viewers through this journey, following Lang Lang back to China for a bitter-sweet trip down memory lane, and then onto Montreux in Switzerland for his first foray into the jazz world. Revealed joins Lang Lang on board his private jet on a trip to China, where his megastardom has reached levels which make public outings rather problematic; Lang Lang is mobbed as soon as he sets foot on the street. The program also talks to his parents about the practice regime they implemented from age 4, and the ruthless work ethic that they believe has brought him success. Following his performance at the opening of Beijing's 2008 Olympic Games, he became a symbol of the youth and future of China and inspired over 35 million Chinese children to learn to play classical piano - a phenomenon popularly referred to as "the Lang Lang effect." Revealed documents the days leading up to Lang Lang's next major Chinese performance - the celebrations of the 60 year Anniversary of the People's Republic of China in Tiananmen Square, a fitting performance for the prodigy who is seen to embody modern China. Revealed follows him to the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, where he teams up with his hero, Jazz legend Herbie Hancock. The feeling of admiration is entirely mutual, and for Hancock who has not played classical repertoire in many years, he is feeling out of his depth. "Lang Lang is totally amazing, I'm pretty terrified to be up on stage playing alongside him. I've never practiced so much in my life!" Backstage, another Jazz legend Quincy Jones also pops by for the concert, remarking, "Lang Lang has taken the world by storm. This is as good as it gets." Only 27 years old, Lang Lang is high on life and music, and hungry for as much adventure as he can get his hands on. His energy and enthusiasm rubs off on all those he comes into contact with, and as Revealed quickly discovers, a trail of laughter, hugs and applause seems to follow him everywhere he goes. Tune in to Revealed to join Herbie Hancock as he walks and laughs viewers through the adventure that brought him and Lang Lang, two worlds, two generations, and two musical genres together. Airtimes are subject to change. - End - For more information, please visit www.cnn.com/revealed or www.CNNPressroomAsia.com.
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