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    Lang Lang receives honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University

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    The pianist received another honorary degree to add to his extensive collection on 4 April 2014, before performing a recital at Town Hal Symphony Hall, Birmingham.

    1. Lang Lang honorary doctorate

      1. Lang Lang receives honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University

      Lang Lang poses with his mother, Professor David Roberts, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Performance, Media and English at Birmingham City University and Professor Cliff Allan, vice chancellor of Birmingham City University. Photo: Steve Thorne for THSH

    2. Lang Lang honorary doctorate

      2. Lang Lang receives honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University

      Lang Lang smiles with his medal and degree certificate with Professor Cliff Allan, vice chancellor of Birmingham City University. Photo: Steve Thorne for THSH

    3. Lang Lang receives honorary doctorate from Birming

      3. Lang Lang receives honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University

      The pianist poses in his gown in Birmingham's Symphony Hall. Photo: Facebook

    4. Lang Lang honorary doctorate

      4. Lang Lang plays at Symphony Hall

      Taking to the stage at his only UK performance this year, Lang Lang plays in Birmingham. Steve Thorne for THSH

    5. Lang Lang honorary doctorate

      5. Lang Lang receives honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University

      Lang Lang takes to the stage to pick up his degree certificate and medal. Photo: Steve Thorne for THSH

    6. Lang Lang receives honorary doctorate from Birming

      6. Lang Lang receives honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University

      A huge gown and hat must make piano-playing difficult, no? Lang Lang poses in front of the piano before his recital. Photo: Facebook

    7. Lang Lang receives honorary doctorate from Birming

      7. Lang Lang receives honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University

      Lang Lang's 'Doctor of the University' medal, engraved with his name and the date. Photo: Facebook

    8. Lang Lang receives honorary doctorate from Birming

      8. Lang Lang receives honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University

      The pianist makes a speech ahead of receiving his degree from Birmingham City University. Photo: Facebook

    9. Lang Lang receives honorary doctorate from Birming

      9. Lang Lang receives honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University

      And here it is: the certificate itself! Photo: Facebook

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