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Get your tour dates seen by one billion fans: Gathering Series Live - Salt Lake City, UT. For a modern take on a truly classical genre, I cannot recommend Yanni's live performance enough. [38], Yanni explained that "the most influence I've ever had from music was doing (soundtracks for) movies mostly instrumental music," mentioning his love for the work of Jerry Goldsmith and John Williams. NOLA YCON. Theodore Scott Glenn The book became a New York Times best seller in the nonfiction category on March 2, 2003.[107]. Join Fantzomai, Yanni's new Digital Collectable Community, at https://nft.yanni.com and be the first to access Yanni's exclusive NFT community."Yanni Live a. He is having fun up on stage. In the video below, Yanni talks about his relationship with Linda Evans on HuffPost Live, explaining why it was his fault they split. The album sold 55,000 copies in its first week and landed at No. Yanni is known as one of the most inspirational Greek musicians of all time. Beautiful soulful artist that takes me to a place in my heart that is so happy. [61], In March 2014, Yanni released his seventeenth studio album, Inspirato, a collaboration with operatic tenor Plcido Domingo and producer Ric Wake that, like Yanni Voices five years earlier, highlighted vocal performances. Yanni Tour Dates 2021. . Jaimerais pouvoir assister un jour a lun de ses concerts et le voir en personne. For years, the world believed Yanni didn't have any children. "[80] Booth Newspapers' Jeffrey Kaczmarczyk commented that Yanni "has great sidemen always has. Watch full episodes and live stream OWN whenever and wherever you want. It is essentially tonal, tinged with mild whiffs of dissonance here and there, sometimes rhythmically frisky, graspable on first listening, and self-evidently mood-inducing. Optimystique was Yannis first solo album, which was released in 1980, and through this, he published his unique musical sound. and help keep the future of New Times, Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our. [64] To convey an image of stable security after the Egyptian Crisis (201114), an Egyptian security force of 3,000 people secured the concert area. The Watch OWN app is free and available to you as part of your OWN subscription through a participating TV provider. He worked for the famous band, Chameleon, and his partner was the famous drummer, Charlie Adams. All-Star Jam, Muse, Jack White, and Phoenix Headline Fort Laurderdale's Audacy Beach Festival, Lizzo Rises Above the Internet Trolls and Keeps Scoring Hits, Florence + the Machine's Days Are Not Over, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first. Theres not much information on his personal life, and it seems like Yanni isnt much concerned about romantic stuff. The composer, pianist and international "New Age" icon, lives here. The famous Greek musician Yanni has a net worth of $65 million as of March 2023. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. 4), 2009 (No. The Greek most talented musician Yanni has an estimated net worth of more than $60 million as of 2023. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. I couldn't imagine what he would be like without the orchestra. [20] The concerts included fireworks and a video broadcast from International Space Station commander Scott Kelly,[20][63] and were recorded in 4K HD for subsequent broadcast on PBS. With multiple world tours before millions, and more than 35 gold and platinum album awards to his credit, Yanni had finally earned a break. 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At a tender age of six, he started playing the piano, and his parents were very supportive of it. Only recently has he revealed that he does indeed have an adult daughter. He has helped them to raise an estimated 13 million dollars for public broadcasting by the course of their partnership. There is power to it. [11][12][13] Additional historic sites for Yanni's concerts have included India's Taj Mahal, China's Forbidden City, the United Arab Emirates' Burj Khalifa,[14] Russia's Kremlin,[15] Puerto Rico's El Morro castle,[16] Lebanon's ancient city of Byblos,[17] Tunisia's Roman Theatre of Carthage,[18] India's Laxmi Vilas Palace,[19] the Egyptian pyramids and Great Sphinx of Giza,[20][21] and the Amman Citadel. The composer makes his home in Manalapan (that's Lantana to us poors) just a stone's throw from the Ritz Carlton. "She pretty much runs my social media," he says. Since debuting in 1980, he has released seventeen studio albums and has become one of the most respected classical crossover artists of his generation. His concerts draw hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world, and his records continue to sell well, with two of his records peaking at number 20 on the Billboard 200. Meet 32-year-old Krystal Ann and learn how she's been involved in Yanni's day-to-day business behind the scenes. Yanni has also received numerous awards in his musical career. Add in the power of Disney, and Yanni is clearly set to soar again. I miss his live concerts. Yannis daughter Krystal Ann was born before he met Linda Evans, and the mother is not known. Join the New Times community and help support independent The album, which, being built around synthesizers, programmed rhythms and electronic sounds, was said to "come full circle" to his early-1980s albums. Till today, Yanni continues his enormous international tours throughout the world, including over 30 different countries. But he and Yanni were friends long before they decided to join forces professionally. Yanni was very passionate about music and started developed his methods of composing music and continued it to produce more records to date. "I knew," says Yanni, "if we could match the melodies with the right lyrics and voices, we would be adding powerful layers beyond just the instrumental music, giving a re-birth to these compositionsI believe that the human voice is the most powerful and expressive instrument known to man"With careers stretching over decades, Yanni and Wake were in a good position to guide their four singers (the "kids," as they call them) and to allocate the division of vocal labor. I love her," Yanni says. Feeling how touch the soul playing the piano. But do you know how much is Yannis net worth in 2023, and how old is he? News Due to circumstances outside of our control, as a result of COVID-19, Yanni's concerts in Guadalajara, MX on March 16th, Bogota, Colombia on March 19th and San Jose, Costa Rica on March 21st are being postponed to a later date. 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Rumor has it that the Greek musical prodigy might have lost part of his sea wall to Hurricane Sandy. From mischievously organising surprise visits by Yanni to see unsuspecting fans to tirelessly working with the Egyptian Government to make Yanni's spectacular concert at the Pyramids of Giza and The Sphynx a reality, Krystaln is living the life dreams are made of. and yet, when I ask if he liked to practice when he was little, he very firmly told me 'NO!! [2] His parents encouraged him to learn at his own pace and in his own way, without formal music training. 90 Day Fiance's Hamza's Green Card Status 'Battle' Amid Memphis Divorce, '90 Day Fiance' Star Memphis Smith Alleges Hamza Moknii Was 'Abusive', 90 Day's Hamza Requested Paternity Test for Daughter Amid Memphis Split, Alex Murdaugh Sentenced to Life in Prison After Guilty Verdict, Sister Wives Star Janelle Browns Home Is Fit For a Large Family: Photos, Baby Girl! "[99] Yanni named the panda "Santorini," also the name of a Greek island, explaining that the Greek word irini means 'peace'. [55] Though Yanni said that Truth of Touch was started by experimenting with new sound designs,[11] Allmusic's James Christopher Monger said that the album shows Yanni returning to his instrumental roots, and should appeal to fans of his music from the mid-1990s. Yanni told me that he was pleased when he decided to put all of his time in music after his graduation. [92], In addition to performing at historic venues such as Royal Albert Hall[93] (London; 1995 & 2014), Yanni has been permitted to perform at such world landmarks as the Acropolis of Athens (Greece; 1993), the Taj Mahal (Agra, India; 1997), the Forbidden City (Beijing, China; 1997), the Burj Khalifa (the world's tallest building; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; 2011),[14] the Kremlin (Moscow, Russia; 2011),[15] the Castillo San Felipe del Morro ("El Morro" UNESCO World Heritage Site, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, U.S. territory; 2011),[16] the ancient city of Byblos (UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lebanon; 2013),[17] the Roman Theatre of Carthage (Tunis, Tunisia; 2014),[18] Laxmi Vilas Palace (Vadodara, India; 2015),[19] the Egyptian pyramids and Great Sphinx of Giza (Egypt, 2015),[20][21] the Amman Citadel (Jordan, 2016),[22] the Prambanan Temple (Indonesia, 2019)[94] and Al-'Ula (UNESCO World Heritage Site, Saudi Arabia; 2019). SIGN UP FOR NEWSLETTERS TODAY AND ENJOY THE BENEFITS. Says Yanni of the latter track, "It was originally written for piano and then developed for orchestra. Then, in April, Yanni quietly confirmed that he had a daughter. Meet 32-year-old Krystal Ann and learn how she's been involved in Yanni's day-to-day business behind the scenes. [22], At least sixteen of Yanni's albums have peaked at No. Only recently has he revealed that he does indeed have an adult daughter. Yanni's popularity increased steadily from the mid-1980s; his album Reflections of Passion (1990) sold millions of copies, and his Dare to Dream (1992) and In My Time (1993) were both nominated for Grammy Awards. [11] Yanni explained that the 1970s, with its new technology and electronic instruments, were particularly influential at that stage in his career, and that even recently his Truth of Touch album (2011) was started by experimenting with new sound designs. [67] Its first complete live performance was in February 2019 at the Winter at Tantora Festival in Al-'Ula, Saudi Arabia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Born Yannis Chrysomalis in Kalamata, Greece, Yanni came to the United States as a teen to study psychology at the University of Minnesota. [31][35][103], Yanni has had a collaborative relationship with the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in its fundraising efforts since the early years of his career,[93] reportedly raising more than $13 million for that organization. "The world is beginning to find out that I do have a daughter," Yanni says in the clip above. 4), and 2006 (No. For his education, Yanni graduated in 1976 with a bachelors degree in psychology from the University of Minnesota. You rise to a level not normally accessible to you." More overly with Live at the Acropolis, Yanni has collaborated with PBS on over ten significant projects and assisted their massive efforts throughout his musical career. Il a du charisme, il y a une sorte de spiritualit dans certaines de ses chansons qui ne laissent personne indiffrent. A second Grammy-nominated[13] album, In My Time, followed in 1993. And insiders claimed Linda still regrets ending their nine-year romance! Lee Rose and David "Gurn" Kaniski Lighting Designers. Yanni is a Scorpio , which is ruled by planet Pluto . This was one of the best concerts I've ever seen. Peter, you spelled that right. "[73] Yanni's music is said to reflect his encounters with cultures around the world[27][31] and embody his philosophy of "one world, one people. 5), 2011 (No. But when he played for the local rock group Chameleon in the late 70's he and his band were some of the elite players around. Conservatory-trained tenor Nathan Pacheco excels in classically influenced songs like "Adagio in C Minor," "Tribute" (Yanni's 1997 hit heard in every Olympics since it was recorded) and "Enchantment," based on Yanni's original composition from the Grammy Nominated 1993 album In My Time. This was very special, and I will always cherish this unique experience. [11][13], In March 1997, Yanni became one of the few Western artists permitted to perform and record at the Taj Mahal in India. Only recently has he revealed that he does indeed have an adult daughter. [28], Yanni popularized the combination of electronic music synthesizers with a full symphony orchestra. [9] Although this genre of music was not well suited for commercial pop radio and music television,[4][10] Yanni received international recognition by producing concerts at historic monuments and by producing videos that were broadcast on public television. "[10], In an early-career review in the Dallas Times Herald in the late 1980s, Yanni's concert with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra was described as "exhilarating, moving and inspiring. I think the world would be a much better place if some day, we stopped pretending that these lines exist and we concentrated on our similarities rather than our differences. VPRs Tom Sandoval, Ariana Madix Break Up Amid Raquel Cheating Rumors, 'Teen Mom' Alum Ryan Edwards Has a Long Criminal History: Timeline, Honey Boo Boo and BF Dralin Were Armed Amid Police Chase, DUI Arrest, 90 Day Fiance's Nicole Regrets Forcing Mahmoud to Break Cultural Norm, Is Nicki Minaj Shading Megan Thee Stallion? "[38] Instead, describing his creative process, Yanni explained that his knowledge of music and instruments and his experience in different cultures is a "primordial soup that comes together and it shows itself and it appears. Orchestra. Meet 32-year-old Krystal Ann and learn how she's been involved in Yanni's day-to-day business behind the scenes. 2009. I was lucky to travel to various countries as a teenager, follow him on this site for concerts that could be in the country I was at any point in time. [10] He didn't do an interview for two years, later explaining, "I traveled. 4). It was a very different experience. As always, Yanni does not disappoint! Since they launched the Voices project more than two years ago, life has taken on an ascetic quality for both Yanni and Wake. Yanni Live The Concert Event - 2006 TV was released on: USA: 16 September 2006. Inside Cheating Rumors, Their Divorce, Inside 1000-Lb. "[28] In 1995, The Los Angeles Times' Don Heckman wrote that Yanni's music is "based on sweeping romantic melodies underscored with energetic Mediterranean rhythms. "And she is absolutely beautiful, inside and out. Don't expect too many TB'ers to chime in here and agree - they have an aversion to anything "Yanni". OPRAH IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF HARPO, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2023 HARPO PRODUCTIONS, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Through late 2011, Yanni had performed live in concert before more than two million people in more than 20 countries around the world, and has accumulated more than 35 platinum and gold albums globally, with sales totaling over 20 million copies. Meet The Daughter Yanni Fans Didn't Know He Had. [10] Yanni described the album as more of an even-tempered "listening" album, less dramatic than the live concert albums Live at the Acropolis or Tribute. Ender just exploded on that song. "[38], Yanni's popularity with the public and his success on public television have contrasted sharply with views of some critics. [38] The Augusta Chronicle's Kelly Jasper noted that most of Yanni's music is instrumental, indicating that Yanni surmised that the lack of lyrics is what allowed his music to become popular internationally. They include Dare to Dream (1992), In My Time (1993), Niki Nana (1989), If I Could Tell You (2000) and his crowning achievement Live at The Acropolis, recorded live at the 2000-year-old Herod Atticus Theatre in Athens, captured by 14 cameras and assembled into one of the most popular PBS specials ever. [25][26] A longtime fundraiser for public television,[3][27] Yanni's compositions have been used on commercial television programs, especially for sporting events. 3), 2007 (No. The orchestral members are from various countries just like how I have been to various countries and they all played beautifully. But music remained his principal passion, and though he had no formal training, Yanni poured his energy into developing a music career. Few other producers have had as much success turning young vocalists into stars. He played at Burj Khalifa in Dubai, Taj Mahal, in India, at the Amman Citadel in Jordan, among other places. Yanni Voices CD. It proved a winning gamble. His debut studio album Optimystique was recorded at a studio in Minnesota and mastered in Los Angeles. PBSs most popular broadcasts of all time came from Yanni Live at the Acropolis and Tribute, with Yannis Live selling over seven million copies, and this results in him to earn Emmy Award nominations. 3 hours strong with NO intermissions!! They always encouraged him to do whatever he wants to do. At the 1993 Acropolis concert, Yanni dedicated "Nostalgia" to the people of his homeland Greece, where he had not lived since 1972. [6][71], In late 2021, Yanni began to offer non-fungible tokens. Her name is Krystal Ann.". This is the best time in my life right now." He includes his ensemble in fun playful musical challenges. The CD peaked at #1 on Billboard's New Age Album list in both 2012 and 2013. Was the most wonderful concert sharing yanni's feelings. [46] Live broadcasts of the two concerts were seen by 100 million television viewers throughout the world. [13] Truth of Touch's varied content reflected contemporary instrumental, electronic, and cinematic influences, and crossed over into popular, new age, and world music. [73] He observed that "there were no rock stations or classical stationseach station would just play everything. [97], During Yanni's October 2011 tour of China, Yanni became the first Western artist to be invited to adopt a giant panda (bear) cub at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, a "privilege usually reserved for countries rather than personalities. Aside from one high-profile relationship with "Dynasty" actress Linda Evans in the '90s, not much has been reported on the Greek-born pianist's personal life. Yanni's Beachfront Lantana Home Might Have Lost Its Sea Wall Rebecca McBane October 29, 2012 3:15PM There are an bundance of musical celebrities that call South Florida home. Dueling violins; solos for the violinists, horn player, harpist and Charlie the drummer. Yanni is the most iconic musician that exist today, his music heals the soul, brings people together without using any words, it was a pleasure to meet him an being able to shake his hand and give thanks for all his music and joy that he brings to the world everyday. Ric is tops in my book. This Greek composer marries contemporary new-age spirituality with today's pop attitudes and delivers a unique sound. "[27] In this vein, Booth Newspapers' Jeffrey Kaczmarczyk perceived the eclectic inspirations of Yanni's music to be an element of his success: Yanni's "Middle Eastern and Oriental scales and mixed meters sound just exotic enough to entice his middle-of-the-road fans, but not so authentic as to mystify folks who grew up with a backbeat, so you can't lose it," adding that certain songs "leave you with a sense that you've just heard a bit of a steel drum or a Greek bouzouki or a Japanese koto or possibly all three. 6), 2012 (ranked No. Born Ginnis Chrysomllis, Yanni displayed his talent for playing the piano at the tender age of six. [43][44], Without financial backing, Yanni risked $2 million of his personal fortune in the Acropolis production[5] in a strategy to boost his artistic profile and open new markets for his music. [13][45] It became the second best-selling music concert video of all time (after Michael Jackson's Thriller[12]), selling more than 7 million copies worldwide. "[11] For example, Yanni's university study of psychology influenced his music: "When I create music, it is a reflection of my soul, my experiences in life and my relationships with other people and cultures. Very different from his usual shows with the symphonies, but in a great way! I hated it.' [78][67] The more extreme criticisms include statements that Yanni's music is "aural wallpaper lacking in substance"[67] or characterizing Yanni as a "no-talent poseur" whose music has little intellectual weight,[78] while his fans' opinions have been paraphrased as calling Yanni a "highly original artist whose profound spirituality has created a unique kind of music. [10][48] Yanni later related that he had become depressed, and returned to Greece to live with his parents for three months before traveling the world. Yanni has received numerous awards in his musical career. Must see. The singers then accelerated the energy beyond the composer's wildest dreams. On the CD, Yanni and Wake effortlessly wove a mainstream sensibility with modern rhythms, Mediterranean sensuality, Latin passion, and operatic flourishes. [49] He explained that he himself created all the album's sounds, including apparent vocalizations, through the manipulation of sound in his studio. [85], Commenting on Yanni's "great lighting" on the stage and "plenty of reverb in the audience," Booth Newspapers' Jeffrey Kaczmarczyk remarked that a Yanni concert "can be an intoxicating experience. Pianist, keyboardist, and composer Yanni, born Yanni Chryssomallis, is shown performing on stage during a "live" concert appearance on June 27, 1995. [53] It involved collaboration with singer-songwriter Pepe Aguilar and singer-actress Lucero.