London , England ( CNN ) -- Lang Lang Revealed - narrated by Jazz Legend Herbie Hancock . Heralded as the `` hottest artist on the classical music planet '' by The New York Times , 27-year-old Lang Lang has played sold out recitals and concerts in every major city in the world . The Chinese child prodigy started playing piano at the age of 3 , won his first competition aged 5 , and today age 27 , he is on Time magazine 's list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World . On this month 's Revealed , we follow the piano prodigy on an adventure out of his classical zone , and into the jazz world to meet his hero , American legend Herbie Hancock . Hancock narrates us through this journey , following Lang Lang back to China for a bittersweet trip down memory lane , and then onto Montreux in Switzerland for his first foray into the jazz world . Today Lang Lang is so much in demand that he is constantly on the move , joking to CNN , `` I am a professional traveler . '' Revealed joins Lang Lang on board his private jet on a trip to China , where his megastardom has reached levels which make public outings rather problematic ; Lang Lang is mobbed as soon as he sets foot on the street . We talk to his parents about the practice regime they implemented from the age of 4 , and the ruthless work ethic that they believe has brought him success . Lang Lang has made it his mission to share classical music around the world , with an emphasis on training children through outreach programs . Following his performance at the opening of Beijing 's 2008 Olympic Games , he became a symbol of the youth and future of China . This status has inspired over 35 million Chinese children to learn to play classical piano - a phenomenon popularly referred to as `` the Lang Lang effect . '' Revealed documents the days leading up to Lang Lang 's next major Chinese performance . He has been selected by the government to perform in celebrations of the 60-year Anniversary of the People 's Republic of China in Tiananmen Square , a fitting performance for the prodigy who is seen to embody modern China . The frenzy surrounding Lang Lang in China inspired iconic piano maker Steinway to create their first piano branded in someone 's name . On a visit to the Steinway shop along the way , Lang Lang meets two aspiring young pianists , and Revealed captures an impromptu masterclass with the two young boys . Lang Lang is not however everyone 's cup of tea . Famously `` loved by some , reviled by others , '' there are those who find his flashy image and demonstrative performing styles at odds with the world of classical music . But Lang Lang is not concerned about that . His mission is to spread a love of music and popularize classical works . Revealed follows him to the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland , where he teams up with his hero , Jazz legend Hancock . The feeling of admiration is entirely mutual , and for Hancock who has not played classical repertoire in many years , he is feeling out of his depth . `` Lang Lang is totally amazing , I 'm pretty terrified to be up on stage playing alongside him . I 've never practiced so much in my life ! '' Backstage another Jazz legend Quincy Jones has popped by for the concert , remarking , `` Lang Lang has taken the world by storm . This is as good as it gets . '' Only 27 years old , Lang Lang is high on life and music , and hungry for as much adventure as he can get his hands on . His energy and enthusiasm rubs off on all those he comes into contact with , and as Revealed quickly discovers , a trail of laughter , hugs and applause seems to follow him everywhere he goes . Tune in to Revealed to join Herbie Hancock as he walks and laughs us through the adventure that brought him and Lang Lang , two worlds , two generations , and two musical genres together . Join Revealed for a glimpse into a musical genius ' life . www.cnn.com/revealed . Watch Lang Lang on Revealed in November at the following times : Wednesday 18 November : 0930 , 1730 Saturday 21 November : 0930 , 1800 , 2130 Sunday 22 November : 0630 , 1830 , 0400 ( all times GMT )
Chinese child prodigy Lang Lang started playing piano at the age of three . He has performed at the Beijing Games and China 's 60th anniversary . Watch Lang Lang collaborate with jazz legend Herbie Hancock .