Chinese pianist dazzles Saudis at ancient Arab heritage site

Chinese pianist Lang Lang and the Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra gave a music performance for over 500 people at the "Winter at Tantora" festival held in a UNESCO world heritage site in Saudi Arabia.

Chinese pianist Langlang reacts to the audience during the New Year Concert held in Tianjin Sport Center in Tianjin city, China, 30 December 2012. [Photo：IC]

"I think it is marvelous to specially build so many modern tents and a concert hall for eight concerts in a desert without any public facilities".

"Winter at Tantora," ongoing until Feb. 9, is a local music event in Al-Ula.

Besides Chinese musicians, Italian singer Andrea Bocelli, Greek composer Yanni and other musicians were also invited to give performance at the festival.

Organizers of the event said that such a high-level artistic performance will greatly promote the development of the local cultural industry and tourism.

(Story includes material sourced from CCTV)