Michelle Williams and Lang Lang participated in The New York Times' 10th annual Arts & Leisure Weekend. The Times's signature event is a four-day celebration of the arts featuring TimesTalks interviews between New York Times journalists and celebrated guests from film, media, music, television and theater.
The Oscar-nominated star of "Blue Valentine" talks about her performances in the new film, her career and what's in store for the future.
As one of Time magazine's Most Influential People, Lang Lang's ongoing presence on the world's stage has influenced many young kids to learn how to play piano. Over five billion people viewed Lang Lang's performance in Beijing's opening ceremony for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad. He performed with jazz great, Herbie Hancock at the GRAMMYS and has performed for the President.


N.Y. Times culture reporter Dave Itzkof

N.Y. Times culture reporter Dave Itzkof

Michelle Williams & Lang Lang

N.Y. Times culture reporter Dave Itzkof & Michelle Williams with Lang Lang

N.Y. Times culture reporter Dave Itzkof & Michelle Williams with Lang Lang

Michelle Williams & Lang Lang

Michelle Williams & Lang Lang

Michelle Williams & Lang Lang

Lang Lang

Lang Lang

Lang Lang

Lang Lang

Lang Lang

Classical pianist Lang Lang and writer James Barron

Classical pianist Lang Lang and writer James Barron

Classical pianist Lang Lang and writer James Barron

Classical pianist Lang Lang and writer James Barron

Classical pianist Lang Lang and writer James Barron

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