Posted 3/31/2024, 7:00:59 AM
Pianist Plays Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence to Comfort China in Times of Tragedy
- Peng Haitao has been playing piano outdoors in places of sadness in China - "Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence" is the only song he plays
- He has played at earthquake epicenters, flooded dams, and empty streets during lockdowns
- One video of his playing went viral in Fall 2022, tapping into collective grief
- The story explores who Peng Haitao is and why he chose this musical mission
- The episode was produced by Justine Yan and edited by Jennifer Schmidt for NPR