Yanni
Yiannis Chryssomallis (Greek: Γιάννης Χρυσομάλλης, born November 14, 1954), known professionally as Yanni (
pronunciation; (info • help) /ˈjɑːni/), is a Greek composer, keyboardist, pianist, and music producer. He was born in Kalamata, Greece.[1]
At least sixteen of Yanni's albums have peaked at No. 1 in Billboard's "Top New Age Album" category, and two albums (Dare to Dream and In My Time) received Grammy Award nominations.[2] His career began in 1980.
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The Odeon of Herodes Atticus at the Acropolis of Athens, site of Yanni's September 1993 breakthrough concert Yanni Live at the Acropolis, performed in his native country Greece.
Yanni onstage with his orchestra and vocalists. While performing, Yanni divides his time among two decks of electronic keyboards and an acoustic piano, and conducts his orchestra.
References
- ↑ Yanni; Rensin, David (2002). Yanni in Words. New York: Miramax Books / Hyperion. p. 13. ISBN 9781401351946.
- ↑ Deming, Mark, "Yanni" / "Biography" (WebCite archive), Allmusic, written in 2011 or in 2012 before archive date of April 29, 2012.