Yundi

Yundi Li (simplified Chinese: 李云迪; traditional Chinese: 李雲迪; pinyin: Lǐ Yúndí) (born October 7, 1982), also known mononymously as Yundi (stylized as YUNDI), is a Chinese classical concert pianist. Yundi is especially known for his interpretation of Chopin and Liszt. He is also referred as a Master in Chopin and one of the finest interpreters of Chopin.

Charity is just like music which comes from deep inside my heart. I can express my love for society and my country through my fingers, just like Chopin did.

Quotes

I'm inspiring a new generation who are hungry to learn music. I think that's my responsibility and it's my dream.

2011

• Charity is just like music which comes from deep inside my heart. I can express my love for society and my country through my fingers, just like Chopin did.
  • china.org.cn

2014

• My emotions are expressed through the piano. It’s easier to speak through the keys than through words.
  • telegraph.co.uk

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

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

2016

• I'm inspiring a new generation who are hungry to learn music. I think that's my responsibility and it's my dream.
  • Irish Independent

• 美食其实也能吃出音乐的感受来。比如像法国作曲家拉威尔的经典钢琴曲《水的嬉戏》，最后一句就像香槟的气泡消失一样。
  • Translation: In fact, food can also bring out the feeling of music. For example, in French composer Ravel's classic piece Jeux d'eau, the last line is just like the disappearance of champagne bubbles.
  • Global People Magazine

External links

• Yundi Li at Deutsche Grammophon
• Yundi Li at Warner Classics
• YundiMusic - YouTube

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