Chinese pianist Lang Lang will give a free lecture on piano techniques May 21 at Shenzhen Concert Hall. Tickets can be claimed at szyyt.com.

In 1995, Lang won the first place at the International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians in Japan and in 1997, at 15 years of age, he began his studies with Gary Graffman at the Curtis Institute of Music in the United States.

Lang has given recitals and concerts in many major cities and was the first Chinese pianist to be engaged by the Berlin Philharmonic, the Vienna Philharmonic and some top U.S. orchestras. A Chicago Tribune music critic called him “the biggest, most exciting young keyboard talent I have encountered in many a year of attending piano recitals.” National Public Radio’s Morning Edition remarked that “Lang Lang has conquered the classical world with dazzling technique and charisma.” It is often noted that Lang successfully straddles two worlds — classical prodigy and rock-like “superstar.”

In 2009, when Time Magazine included Lang on its list of the 100 most influential people, Herbie Hancock described his playing as “so sensitive and so deeply human,” commenting: “You hear him play, and he never ceases to touch your heart.”

Time: 3 p.m., May 21

Venue: Shenzhen Concert Hall, intersection of Hongli Road and Yitian Road, Futian District (福田区红荔路和益田路交汇处深圳音乐厅)

Metro: Line 3 or 4, Children’s Palace Station (少年宫站), Exit D(SD News)