This spring, The Metropolitan Museum of Art will present a special performance celebrating The Costume Institute’s exhibition China: Through the Looking Glass as well as the 100th anniversary of the Asian Art Department.
For the opening concert in conjunction with the highly anticipated China: Through the Looking Glass, pianist Lang Lang will perform a special evening of music on May 14 at 8:00 p.m. in the Great Hall, one of the Met’s most magnificent spaces. Lang Lang, regarded worldwide as one of the hottest musicians in classical music, and as a performer revered for his virtuosity and energetic style, recently appeared at the 2015 Grammy Awards. This performance at the Met will also be live streamed.
A singular performance experience, staged just for the Met, Lang Lang’s program will include compositions by Wu Zuqiang and Du Mingxin, Lü Wencheng, as well as Chopin Scherzo No. 1 and Scherzo No. 3, The Seasons by Tchaikovsky, among others.
Performance details:
Lang Lang at the Met
Thursday, May 14, 8:00 p.m. in the Great Hall
Tickets start at $100.
Opening Concert in conjunction with China: Through the Looking Glass.
Lang Lang at the Met, inspired by the exhibition China: Through the Looking Glass, is made possible by Adrian Cheng.
The exhibition China: Through the Looking Glass, on view May 7 through August 16, 2015, is made possible by Yahoo. Additional support is provided by Condé Nast and several generous Chinese donors.
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For tickets, visit www.metmuseum.org/tickets or call 212-570-3949. Tickets are also available at the Great Hall Box Office, which is open Monday-Saturday, 11:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Tickets include admission to the Museum on day of performance.
Prices are subject to change.
Bring the Kids for $1 tickets for children (ages 7-16) for select performances when accompanied by an adult with a full-price ticket. For more information, visit www.metmuseum.org/tickets, call 212-570-3949, or visit the box office.
For more information about Met Museum Presents, please visit: http://www.metmuseum.org/tickets.
About Met Museum Presents:
A wide-ranging series of performances and talks at The Metropolitan Museum of Art that explores contemporary issues and innovations through the lens of the Museum’s exhibitions and unparalleled gallery spaces. Met Museum Presents creates a platform for curators, thought-leaders, and artists to come together and explore the Met as a generative force.
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April 15, 2015
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