[aesthetica]

Li Yundi (李云迪)
just another pianist from china? not really.



★On a personal note! I watched Yundi Li perform at the Kennedy Center on January 22, 2009 and he was just wonderful with the National Symphony Orchestra playing Ravel'sPiano Concerto in G Major. Unfortunately, he wasn't able to do autographs that day but watching his videos and hearing about him from other fans, i heard he is a very down-to-earth guy, very shy, and acts like a normal 26 year old. I fell in love with him when i came across his fantasie impromptu video and from then on i was a hardcore fan of his lol. He's not that popular with the soompi crowd i guess because theres not alot about him around here lol. I honestly think, hes really cute LOL. And if you go to his myspace and look at some of his pictures, he looks like Hiroto from Alice Nine. (in my opinion at least lol) He has talent, looks and he's still pretty young! Whats not to love about him? He may not be as hot/cute as a member of DBSK or SS01 but give this guy a shot lol, really. Anywayss, this is the Yundi Li thread on soompi~ enjoy P.S. Watch the Yundi Li Korea Fanmeeting video! This will prove how adorable this guy is! Dont' worry, he speaks in english lol.

Biography: Li Yundi born in Chongqing, China on October 7, 1982 first picked up a musical instrument at the age of 3. A mere one year later, Yundi mastered the accordian and won top prize at the Chongqing Children's Accordion Competition. Then at the age of 7, he began his piano studies and began learning under Dan Zhao Yi. In 1994, Yundi attended Sichuan Music Academy. His most famous acheivement was at the International Frederick Chopin Piano Competition in 2000 when he was the youngest pianist at 18 years old to win first place. Now, 26 years old he is giving concerts and tours all around the world having many of his recitals sold out. Yundi Li now lives in Hong Kong and often gives recitals with the Hong Kong Philharmonic.

Acheivements:
1994: Top award- Children's Piano Competition in Beijing
1995: 1st Place- Stravinksy International Youth Competition
1998: South Missouri International Youth Piano Competition
1999: 3rd Place-International Franz Liszt Piano Competition of Utrecht
1999: Major winner-China International Piano Competition
1999: 1st Place-Gina Bachauer Young Artists International Piano Competition
2000: 1st Place in 15 Years-International Frederick Chopin Piano Competition

Recordings:
Yundi Li: Chopin (Chopin Recital)

Yundi Li: Liszt

Yundi Li: Chopin (Scherzi & Impromptus)

Yundi Li: Vienna Recital

Yundi Li: Live in Concert. Chopin|Liszt

Yundi Li: Chopin/Liszt Piano Concertos
(with Andrew Davis and Philharmonic Orchestra)[/size]

Yundi Li: Prokofiev & Ravel Piano Concertos
(with Seiji Ozawa and Berliner Philharmoniker)

Websites:
Official Homepage: Yundi Li Official
Unoffical Homepage: Yundi Li Unofficial
Wikipedia: Yundi Li Wiki
Facebook Page: Yundi Li Facebook fanpage
Myspace (pictures!): Yundi Li Myspace

Videos:
Liszt-La Campanella
Chopin-Fantasie Impromptu
Chopin-Scherzo No. 2-31
Prokofiev Trailer ★
Nike Commercial
Korea Fanmeeting 02/2009 ★

[foowdx3]

i've been a fan of li yundi way before i was into lang lang hahaha li yundi is seriously a music genius. when he plays, the feeling is so different than an average piano player. not to sound cliche or cheesy but it looks like he's having a conversation with the piano when plays. haha he's so cute when he speaks english XD

[aesthetica]

i've been a fan of li yundi way before i was into lang lang hahaha li yundi is seriously a music genius. when he plays, the feeling is so different than an average piano player. not to sound cliche or cheesy but it looks like he's having a conversation with the piano when plays. haha he's so cute when he speaks english XD

nicee
finally a yundi li fan on soompi ahaha
he does~ i think he plays with so much feeling and its a change lol

[Junanni]

yundi is adorable, lang lang kind of scares me when he plays but they're both extremely gifted.

[tally]

he reminds me of Takuya Kimura and Bae Yong Jun. i saw some clips of him playing. he exudes great emotions when he plays. it flows really naturally, like he is lost and immersed into the music.

hes incredibily talented and so young too!

[aesthetica]

he reminds me of Takuya Kimura and Bae Yong Jun. i saw some clips of him playing. he exudes great emotions when he plays. it flows really naturally, like he is lost and immersed into the music.

hes incredibily talented and so young too!

really? bae yong jun? ahah
i think he kind of looks like Hiroto haha
yes, thats what made me fall in love with him, the way he plays <3
he actually inspired me to appreciate piano & play with more emotion

[badboy yardy]

well, at least he doesn't exaggerate his facial expressions like lang lang.

[aesthetica]

well, at least he doesn't exaggerate his facial expressions like lang lang.

LOL, yea, lang lang's facial expressions are a bit too much