SHANGHAI, Oct.1 (Xinhua) -- After a wonderful performance in the rehearsal of the opening ceremony on Monday, world-renowned pianist Lang Lang said that he believes the opening ceremony of the 2007 Special Olympics would be a great success.

    "I watched some of the performances yesterday, most of which are appealing. I enjoyed them very much!" Lang Lang said.

    Lang told Xinhua that he would play "Horse Race" at the opening ceremony, with his father Lang Guoping playing alto fiddle (er hu)and he playing piano.

    "We have played 'Horse Race' some times, in White House for example. Every time I play it, I myself will be moved. It combines eastern and western elements. And that's why we play it at the opening ceremony."

    "In this grand event, our music will spread through all over the world." Lang Lang said, "I hope I can do something for the intellectually disabled."

    Lang became excited when Chinese player Zhao Zengzeng appeared at the conference. He took photos with her and sign on a "Sunshine Baby", which read, "To dear Zengzeng, wish you happy every day."

    Besides the opening ceremony on Tuesday, Lang Lang will also attend other activities of the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games.