June 2015, siemensvilla, berlin, germany pianist yundi returns to chopin the composer he is most closely. Emi classics has signed the superlative young chinese pianist yundi, formerly known as yundi li, winner of the 14th international frederic chopin piano. Schumann fantasie, the art of yundi, chopin prelude and chopin ballades berceuse mazurkas. On the basis of his strong, incisive chopin scherzi for dg. Primarily because it sounds like imprecise rhythmic note values from midi data had been used to make this and it was written to be played by an actual well trained piano playing musician whom if suitable enough would have been professional enough not to play the note rhythms incorrectly. Mar 25, 2016 he was named yundi li when, still a teenager, he won first prize at the chopin competition in warsaw in 2000. This spring, yundi continues his international tour of chopin works with a sixteencity tour of japan and china. Sviatoslav richter plays prokofiev, debussy and chopin live at mosque theatre december 28, 1960, 2015. Yundis album is part of his ongoing chopin project, which has the appearance of being his lifes work, so closely is he associated with this music. Li yundi is a classical pianist born in chongqing, china on october 7, 1982. Ballades, berceuse, mazurkas by yundi on amazon music. Streaming and by permanent download to your computer andor device. Interesting and at points very pleasant in a tonal sense but for me its hard to call this good music.
Chongqing, chongqing grand theatre, chongqing, china. Chinese pianist yundi li won the 2000 warsaw international chopin competition at the age of 18. The pianist formerly known as yundi li now reappears as yundi, and with a new label behind him. Heres me playing my top 10 favorite chopin nocturnes. Li is the subject of a 2008 featurelength documentary, the young romantic. Mar 04, 2020 his previous warner classics release, the complete chopin nocturnes, dates from 2010.
Sep 11, 2015 chopin preludes yundi september 11, 2015 classical. Chopin warsaw philharmonic orchestra piano concerto in f minor, op. It might seem that yundi s career has been dominated by chopin s music since he won the first prize at the international fryderyk chopin competition in 2000, and he has periodically released recordings of chopin s music, including the nocturnes, scherzi, impromptus, and other pieces. Mar, 2017 yundis album is part of his ongoing chopin project, which has the appearance of being his lifes work, so closely is he associated with this music. The new york times in his emi classics debut release, 25 yearold chinese pianist yundi formally known as yundi li releases the complete chopin nocturnes to commemorate the composers 200th birthday in 2010. Primarily because it sounds like imprecise rhythmic note values from midi data had been used to make this and it was written to be played by an actual well trained piano playing musician whom if suitable enough would have been professional enough not to play the note. Listen to your favorite songs from chopin nocturnes by yundi now. Free chopin nocturne sheet music download from airturn youtube. This weeks free friday score from airturn features the complete set of nocturnes for piano by frederic chopin. Yundi li enthusiasts can add another disc to their yundi li recordings. Yundi li, ingrid fliter 14th international frederick chopin.
Yundi li once again proves he is a master of technical execution when it comes to the classical composition with this double cd of chopin nocturnes. Yundi li, ingrid fliter 14th international frederick. He was named yundi li when, still a teenager, he won first prize at the chopin competition in warsaw in 2000. Sample yundi before you buy or download a track to test. Following his 2015 release of frederic chopins preludes on deutsche grammophon, yundi li continues his survey of the polish masters works with the four ballades, the berceuse in d flat major, and the four mazurkas, op. Frederic chopin preludes yundi li 2015 flac tracks 24 bit96 khz time 38. Theres a huge media storm brewing in korea and china over yundi li, who broke down in seoul during the first movement of a chopin concerto. It is material with which he is extremely familiar and comfortable. Yundi li essentials lyricism and rhythmic power from a virtuoso specializing in chopin and beethoven. Yundi li, the brilliant chinese pianist has proved a technically astounding pianist who is by turns elegant and rambunctious, coolly expressive. Print and download sheet music for the lion sleeps tonight by the tokens.
Chopin nocturnes by yundi on amazon music unlimited. Yundi has devoted most his career almost exclusively to chopin. Li obtained hong kong residency in november 2006 under the quality migrant admission scheme, among the first batch of people to do so under the scheme. Li plays with a rare combination of virtuoso skill and poetic interpretations, each note he plays a reminder of why, in 2000, his music inspired the jury of the 14th international chopin piano competition to give out the first top prize in 15 years to the then 18yearold boy. Warsaw and chopin have played an essential role in yundi s career. I notice though, that dg appears to have added seongjin cho from recent chopin competition, stunning chopin performances. Appropriately, yundis first emi release will be the complete chopin nocturnes, released to commemorate the composers 200th birthday in 2010. He is also popularly known as yundi and formerly yundi li. Mar 10, 2005 at 18, yundi li became the youngest person ever to win the prestigious international chopin competition. It might seem that yundis career has been dominated by chopins music since he won the first prize at the international fryderyk chopin competition in 2000, and he has periodically. At 18, yundi li became the youngest person ever to win the prestigious international chopin competition. Apr 20, 2016 encores, in the form of ren guangs colourful clouds chasing the moon, a yundi favourite, and chopins nocturne e flat major, op 9, no 2, duly followed. Chopin preludes yundi september 11, 2015 classical. But now he goes by just yundi, rendered in concert programs and press materials in.
Wolfgang amadeus mozart piano concerto in a major kv 488 richard strauss sinfonia domestica op. Classical studio masters, official digital download source. Since then, he has become recognised as a leading exponent of the polish composer. His debut album comes with a small portfolio of hitech androgynous fashion photos of the pianist. The sydney symphony orchestra reportedly stopped and. His previous warner classics release, the complete chopin nocturnes, dates from 2010. In keeping with chopins preferences, yundi plays with calm introspection and flexibility in his phrasing, which gives the music a spontaneity that avoids formulaic romantic cliches. Emi classics has signed the superlative young chinese pianist yundi, formerly known as yundi li, winner of the 14th international frederic chopin piano competition in warsaw. Yundi brings acclaimed chopin program to japan and china. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Encores, in the form of ren guangs colourful clouds chasing the moon, a yundi favourite, and chopins nocturne e flat major, op 9, no. Nov 02, 2015 theres a huge media storm brewing in korea and china over yundi li, who broke down in seoul during the first movement of a chopin concerto. Chinese pianist yundi li has not only switched his label from deutsche grammophon to emi, but he has changed his name and become simply yundi.
Jul 11, 2016 it might seem that yundis career has been dominated by chopins music since he won the first prize at the international fryderyk chopin competition in 2000, and he has periodically released recordings of chopins music, including the nocturnes, scherzi, impromptus, and other pieces. After completing a european tour in april, the acclaimed interpreter of chopin. Warsaw and chopin have played an essential role in yundis career. He has also made four contributions to compilation albums not under his name and featured in two video items, a 2004 concert and a documentary. It might seem that yundis career has been dominated by chopins music since he won the first prize at the international fryderyk chopin competition in 2000, and he has periodically released recordings of chopins music, including the nocturnes, scherzi, impromptus, and other pieces. Yundi plays chopin at carnegie hall the new york times. The pianist, now 22, discusses his enthusiasm for the 19thcentury polish composer. March 10, 2005 at 18, yundi li became the youngest person ever to win the prestigious international chopin competition.
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