She also reminded us of how rare it is when your hero not only meets but also exceeds your expectations, as Bernstein did for her.

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It has propelled Lang Lang to the very top of his profession, touring at a frenetic pace and collaborating with his musical hero, Herbie Hancock, in a jazz-meets-classical concert series.

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