Quick Facts
| Title | Lang Lang Plays Disney |
|---|---|
| Type | Concert Special |
| Venue | Royal Albert Hall, London (filmed October 24, 2022) |
| Arrangers | Stephen Hough, Natalie Tenenbaum, Randy Kerber |
| Guests | Alfie Boe, Gina Alice Redlinger |
| Platform | Disney+ |
Lang Lang Soundtrack: Lang Lang Disney is a musical special that features the famous pianist Lang Lang playing some of the most beloved songs from Disney movies and shows.
He is accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and some guest singers, such as Alfie Boe and Gina Alice Redlinger.
The special was filmed at the Royal Albert Hall in London and showcased Lang Lang’s passion for Disney music and his amazing talent on the piano.
The special includes songs from Aladdin, Frozen, Encanto, Tarzan, Pinocchio, Beauty and the Beast, Mulan, The Lion King, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pocahontas, The Little Mermaid and Moana. You can watch the special on Disney+.
Lang Lang Plays Soundtrack (Theme)
The special is a concert film, not a scripted story with a single theme song — it’s built around Lang Lang’s piano reimaginings of Disney classics from his album The Disney Book, arranged by Stephen Hough, Natalie Tenenbaum and Randy Kerber.
The theme song reflects Lang Lang’s passion for Disney music and his amazing talent on the piano. It also reflects the diversity and richness of Disney’s musical heritage, spanning from classic to contemporary animation. You can listen to the theme song on Spotify or watch a video of Lang Lang playing it at Disneyland Park.
Lang Lang Plays Soundtrack (Composer)
The Lang Lang Soundtrack is a musical special in which renowned pianist Lang Lang some of the most beloved songs from Disney films and shows. She is accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and some guest singers, such as Alfie Boe and Gina Alice Redlinger.
The special was filmed at the Royal Albert Hall in London and featured Lang Lang’s passion for Disney musicals and his amazing talent on the piano. The special includes songs from Aladdin, Frozen, Encanto, Tarzan, Pinocchio, Beauty and the Beast, Mulan, The Lion King, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pocahontas, The Little Mermaid and Moana.
The composer of the soundtrack for Disney’s Lang Lang is Anne Dudley, a British composer, arranger, producer, and keyboardist. She is best known for being a member of the synth-pop band Art of Noise and composing film scores for films such as The Full Monty, American History X, The Crying Game, and Poldark.
She has won an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, and a BAFTA Award for her work. She has also worked with artists like Sting, Elton John, Robbie Williams, and Jeff Beck.
Lang Lang Soundtrack (OST)
Here is the complete list of Lang Lang soundtracks:
- A Whole New World (From Aladdin): The song is called A Whole New World and is the main song from Disney’s 1992 animated feature film Aladdin, with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Tim Rice. It is a duet originally recorded by singers Brad Kane and Lea Salonga in their respective roles as the singing voices of the lead characters Aladdin and Jasmine. The ballad serves as both the love song and theme song of the film.
- Let It Go (From Frozen): Let It Go (From Frozen) is a song from Disney’s 2013 animated feature film Frozen, with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Tim Rice. It is a duet originally recorded by singers Brad Kane and Lea Salonga in their respective roles as the singing voices of the main characters, Aladdin and Jasmine. The ballad serves as both the film’s love and theme song.
- We Don’t Talk About Bruno (From Encanto): We Don’t Talk About Bruno is a song from Disney’s 2021 animated feature film Encanto, with music and lyrics written by Lin-Manuel Miranda. It was released by Walt Disney Records on November 19, 2021, as part of the film’s soundtrack.
- You’ll Be in My Heart (From Tarzan): You’ll Be in My Heart is a song from Disney’s 1999 animated feature film Tarzan, with music and lyrics by Phil Collins. It is a ballad that expresses the love and bond between Tarzan and his adoptive gorilla mother, Kala, who sings the song to him as a lullaby. The song also reflects Tarzan’s struggle to fit in with his family and his identity as a human. The song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song in 2000. It also became a hit single for Phil Collins, reaching the top 10 in several countries.
- When You Wish Upon a Star (From Pinocchio): The song is called When You Wish Upon a Star and is the signature song from Disney’s 1940 animated feature film Pinocchio, with music by Leigh Harline and lyrics by Ned Washington. It is originally sung by Jiminy Cricket (Cliff Edwards), who serves as the film’s narrator and conscience.
- The song expresses the film’s theme, which is that dreams can come true if you believe in yourself and your heart. The song also introduces the concept of the Blue Fairy, which grants the wishes of deserving people. The song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1941 and has since become an iconic and inspirational song for Disney and its fans.
- Beauty and the Beast (From Beauty and the Beast): Beauty and the Beast is a song from Disney’s 1991 animated feature film of the same name, with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman. It is a ballad that expresses love and acceptance between the main characters Belle and the Beast, who are voiced by Paige O’Hara and Robbie Benson, respectively.
- The song is sung by Angela Lansbury, who plays the enchanted teapot Mrs. Potts. The song serves as the theme song of the film and also reflects the message of looking beyond appearances and finding the beauty within.
- Reflection (From Mulan): Reflection (from Mulan) is a song from Disney’s 1998 animated feature film Mulan and its 2020 live-action remake. The song was written and produced by Matthew Wilder and David Zippel. The song is sung by the main character Mulan, voiced by Lea Salonga in the original version and Liu Yifei in the remake.
- The song expresses Mulan’s internal conflict and desire to be herself rather than conform to the expectations of her family and society. The song reflects Mulan’s courage and determination to follow her path and honor her true identity.
Lang Lang Soundtrack also includes:
- Can You Feel the Love Tonight (From The Lion King)
- Someday My Prince Will Come (From Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
- Colors of the Wind (From Pocahontas)
- Part of Your World (From The Little Mermaid)
- How Far I’ll Go (From Moana)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who arranged the music for Lang Lang Plays Disney?
The piano arrangements come from Lang Lang’s album The Disney Book, with orchestral arrangements by Stephen Hough, Natalie Tenenbaum and Randy Kerber.
Where was Lang Lang Plays Disney filmed?
It was filmed at the Royal Albert Hall in London on October 24, 2022, featuring guest vocalists Alfie Boe and Gina Alice Redlinger.
Where can I watch Lang Lang Plays Disney?
The special streams on Disney+.
Related reading: TV Soundtracks, Disney+ soundtrack hub, Streaming guides.