Lang Lang, one of the world's most influential classical artists, says that musicians must always act as a "bridge" between cultures, but even more so during times of crisis."When you're a performing artist you play a lot of different works from different parts of the world, and it's almost like a bridge, bridging the cultures," he said.
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A guided tour of the key composers and artistic movements that have made classical music the rich art-form that today still entrances, moves and uplifts