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Yundi

Chinese pianist and youngest winner of the Chopin Competition.

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He is regarded as one of the finest interpreters of Chopin.[1] On 7 October 1982, Yundi Li was born in Chongqing, which was then part of Sichuan province, China.[2]

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Born
7 October 1982
Birthplace
Chongqing, Sichuan, China

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Making and release

His third recording, Chopin: Scherzi/Impromptus, was released in 2004.[3] In 2010, Yundi signed an exclusive recording contract with EMI Classics.[4] In 2019, Yundi signed with Warner Classics.[5] At age seven, Yundi started piano lessons with Wu Yong.[6]

Deutsche Grammophon signed Yundi in 2001, making him their first Chinese pianist; his exclusive contract with them lasted until 2008.[7] August 2003 saw the release of Yundi's second Deutsche Grammophon recording, Yundi Li: Liszt.[3] A new collaboration with Deutsche Grammophon began in May 2012 after Yundi formally signed with Universal Music Group.[8]

What the cited sources add

A 2010 article from China.org.cn reported that Yundi would give a charity piano recital in Beijing on January 11th for contributors to the Red Cross Society of China.[9] The organizers explained that tickets were not for sale because it was hard to put a price tag on Yundi's performance and his contribution to charity.[9]

References

  1. Wikipedia, "Yundi" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Performing skills of Li Yundi in the context of China's leading trends in the piano art development", Amazonia Investiga, 2021, p. 42–50; "To pianister beviser, at tangenter ikke bare er sorte og hvide", Politiken, 1 April 2016; "Overview : Chopin", American Record Guide, July–August 2011, p. 52, 99; "Echo Classic 2003", Polish Music Center, 26 October 2003; "Fodretid for klaverløver", Politiken, 31 May 2006; "Review: National Youth Orchestra Impresses With 'Symphonie Fantastique' at Carnegie Hall", The New York Times, 12 July 2015; "Yundi Li – en.wikipedia.org
  2. Wikipedia, "Yundi" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Robert Cummings, "Yundi Li", AllMusic; Alan Lee, "Champion pianist inspires students at exchange forum", South China Morning Post, 18 January 2001; "李云迪的铁腕母亲张小鲁：'家长的毅力就是孩子的动力。'", Sohu; Vivien Pik-Kwan Chan, "Shenzhen pianist shows forte", South China Morning Post, 21 October 2000, p. 5 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
  3. Wikipedia, "Yundi" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Allan Kozinn, "The Best Classical CD's of 2003; Liszt: Piano Sonata In B Minor; Other Works", The New York Times, 21 December 2003; "My first choice is Steinway", Steinway & Sons; "Nominaties Edison Classical Music Awards 2004", OpusKlassiek, 24 March 2004; "Young Artists: The Thrill of Discovery", MusicalAmerica (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
  4. Wikipedia, "Yundi" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "EMI Classics Signs Chinese Pianist Yundi", LSM Newswire, 22 March 2010 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
  5. Wikipedia, "Yundi" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "News | YUNDI &#124", Warner Classics (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
  6. Wikipedia, "Yundi" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Colin Eatock, "Pianist as pop star. Is Yundi Li better than Lang Lang? He says he doesn't care", The Globe and Mail, 13 February 2008, p. R1; "Artistic Director", CSIPCC Organizing Committee Office; "特写："钢琴神童"李云迪震惊世界的背后", 新浪网, 12 February 2001; "Piano Prodigy To Visit", The Oklahoman, 28 June 1999; "但昭义钢琴艺术人生", 上海音乐出版社, 1 November 2011, p. 153; "Arie Vardi: An artist's only competition is against himself", Shenzhen Daily, 3 November 2011 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
  7. Wikipedia, "Yundi" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Prize Winning Pianist Releases CD", China.org.cn; "Yundi Biography", Deutsche Grammophon; "打造新世纪肖邦 李云迪个人专辑全球同步发行", Sina, 18 December 2001; "Prize Winning Pianist Releases CD", China.org.cn; "钢琴王子李云迪12月25日西单签售新专辑", Beijing Evening News, 24 December 2002; "李云迪激情揭幕"盛宴李斯特"系列演出", ifeng, 21 April 2011; "Chopin Piano Works", Gramophone (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
  8. Wikipedia, "Yundi" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Pianist Yundi is back with Deutsche Grammophon", Gramophone, 4 May 2012; "Pianist Yundi is back with Deutsche Grammophon", Gramophone, 4 May 2012; "Yundi Returns with New Album", Musical America; "Yundi Discography", Deutsche Grammophon (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
  9. "Top pianist to perform for charity", China.org.cn. facts only, no text reused. china.org.cn

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