Li Yundi

Li Yundi (simplified Chinese: 李云迪; traditional Chinese: 李雲迪; pinyin: Lǐ Yúndí) (born October 7, 1982) is a Chinese classical pianist. He is also popularly known as Yundi and formerly Yundi Li. Born in Chongqing, Li is most well known for being the youngest pianist to win the International Frédéric Chopin Piano Competition, in 2000, at the age of 18. He currently resides in Beijing.

It’s easier to speak through the keys than through words.
Yundi Li 2005

Quotes

• My fans really love me, so they want to understand classical music and I want to help them.
  • telegraph.co.uk

• By watching me, they’ve learnt not to clap between the movements, to know some of the music I play quite well. I love the idea of playing quiet music on a big stage, you can feel every note bubbling in the air, with everybody following.
  • telegraph.co.uk

• My emotions are expressed through the piano.
  • telegraph.co.uk

• It’s easier to speak through the keys than through words.
  • telegraph.co.uk

• I’m very happy that so many children are learning the piano because of me.
  • telegraph.co.uk