Yundi is a classical concert pianist born in Chongqing, China on October 7, 1982.[1] He is also popularly known as Yundi Li. His discography contains 16 studio albums. He has also made five contributions to compilation albums not under his name and featured in three video items, a 2004 and 2010 concert, as well as a documentary.
| Yundi discography | |
|---|---|
 Yundi performing at the Golden Hall, Musikverein, April 2024 | |
| Studio albums | 16 |
| Video albums | 3 |
| Contributions | 5 |
Yundi signed an exclusive contract with Deutsche Grammophon in 2001 and in early 2002 he released his first album, containing the works of Chopin.[2] In 2003, the year of Yundi's Carnegie Hall debut, Deutsche Grammophon released his second album, an all-Liszt CD which was given the title "Best CD of the Year" by The New York Times, which also referred to his 2008 release of Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 2 and Ravel's Piano Concerto in G major as one of the best classical CDs of the year.[1] Li continued to record for Deutsche Grammophon until October 2008,[3] releasing a total of 6 albums with the label.
In 2010, Yundi began to record with EMI, with whom he signed an exclusive recording contract to record Chopin’s complete solo piano works.[4] His first EMI release, the complete Nocturnes was released in March 2010.
In May 2012, Yundi officially signed with Universal Music Group and cooperated with Deutsche Grammophon once again.[5] He then released recordings of Beethoven Piano Sonatas, Beethoven Emperor and Schumann Fantasie, THE ART OF YUNDI, Chopin Prelude and Chopin Ballades Berceuse Mazurkas.[6]
In December 2019, Yundi signed with Warner Classics.[7] He soon released a new album on its label, Chopin’s Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2, in January 2020. In this recording, he not only played the piano, but also conducted the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra from the piano bench.[8]
On 5 April 2024, Yundi released his latest album, Mozart: The Sonata Project - Salzburg.[9]
Yundi has achieved considerable commercial and critical success. His albums have ranked on Billboard charts, including the Top Classical Albums.[10][11]
Albums
editVideo releases (and see above for CD with DVD)
edit| Year of issue | Details | Recording date | Record label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Yundi Li: Live in Concert[28] | May 31, 2004 | Deutsche Grammophon |
| 2008 | The Young Romantic: A Portrait of Yundi[29]
Bonus Yundi Li plays at La Roque-d'Anthéron |
2004-2008 | Euroarts |
| 2010 | YUNDI: Live In Beijing[30]
|
2010 | EMI Classics |
Contributions
edit| Year of issue | Album details | Record label |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Love Moods - The Most Romantic Classics[31] | Deutsche Grammophon |
| 2006 | Steinway Legends: Legends in the Making[32] | Deutsche Grammophon |
| 2007 | Piano Moods[33]
|
Deutsche Grammophon |
| 2009 | Chopin Complete Edition[34] | Deutsche Grammophon |
| 2021 | The Chopin Masters[35] | Deutsche Grammophon |
References
edit- General
- "YUNDI - Warner Classics". www.warnerclassics.com. Archived from the original on 2023-06-09. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- "Yundi Li > Credits". Allmusic. Archived from the original on 2024-02-09. Retrieved 2010-03-21.
- "Yundi Li - What's New". Deutsche Grammophon. Archived from the original on 2010-06-03. Retrieved 2010-03-21.
- Specific
- ^ a b "Yundi Li > Biography". Allmusic. Archived from the original on 2024-02-09. Retrieved 2010-03-21.
- ^ "Yundi Li - Biography". Deutsche Grammophon. Archived from the original on 2008-04-18. Retrieved 2010-03-21.
- ^ "Piano Sensation Yundi Li". Columbia Artists Management. 10 August 2004. Archived from the original on 8 November 2006.
- ^ "Yundi signs to EMI for Chopin marathon". Gramophone. Archived from the original on 2019-06-18. Retrieved 2010-03-21.
- ^ "Pianist Yundi is back with Deutsche Grammophon" Archived 2018-11-09 at the Wayback Machine, Gramophone, May 4, 2012
- ^ "Yundi Discography" Archived 2017-01-06 at the Wayback Machine, Deutsche Grammophon
- ^ "News | YUNDI | Warner Classics". www.warnerclassics.com. Archived from the original on 18 October 2021. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
- ^ "Chopin: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2 | Warner Classics". www.warnerclassics.com. Archived from the original on 18 October 2021. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
- ^ Gramophone (April 2024 Issue ed.). Gramophone. p. Outside Back Cover.
- ^ Matthew Westphal (10 December 2007). "Yundi Li's Ravel and Prokofiev Concertos Make Billboard Classical Chart". Playbill. Archived from the original on 17 May 2021.
- ^ Matthew Westphal (27 February 2007). "Thibaudet, Yundi Li, Philadelphia Orchestra and Sting (Again) Get New Discs on Billboard Classical Chart". Playbill. Archived from the original on 29 November 2020.
- ^ "Yundi Li: Chopin". Deutsche Grammophon. Archived from the original on 2015-02-18. Retrieved 2010-03-21.
- ^ "Yundi Li: Liszt". Deutsche Grammophon. Archived from the original on 2015-01-13. Retrieved 2010-03-21.
- ^ "Yundi Li: Chopin Scherzi&Impromptus". Deutsche Grammophon. Archived from the original on 2015-01-13. Retrieved 2010-03-21.
- ^ "Yundi Li: Vienna Recital". Deutsche Grammophon. Archived from the original on 2015-02-18. Retrieved 2010-03-21.
- ^ "Yundi Li: Chopin Liszt Piano Concertos No.1". Deutsche Grammophon. Archived from the original on 2014-04-15. Retrieved 2010-03-21.
- ^ "Yundi Li: Sergei Prokofiev Piano Concertos No.2 & Ravel Piano Concertos In G Major". Deutsche Grammophon. Archived from the original on 2013-10-19. Retrieved 2010-03-21.
- ^ "YUNDI: Chopin: Nocturnes". Warner Classics. Archived from the original on 2015-03-03. Retrieved 2010-03-21.
- ^ "YUNDI: Live In Beijing". Allmusic. Archived from the original on 2014-10-17. Retrieved 2010-03-21.
- ^ "YUNDI:Red Piano". Allmusic. Archived from the original on 2012-06-22. Retrieved 2010-03-21.
- ^ "YUNDI:Beethoven". Deutsche Grammophon. Archived from the original on 2013-10-19. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
- ^ "The art of YUNDI". Deutsche Grammophon. Archived from the original on 2016-09-30. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
- ^ "YUNDI:Emperor Fantasy". Deutsche Grammophon. Archived from the original on 2014-03-02. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
- ^ "YUNDI:Chopin Preludes". Deutsche Grammophon. Archived from the original on 2015-09-27. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
- ^ "YUNDI:Chopin Ballades Berceuse Mazurkas". Deutsche Grammophon. Archived from the original on 2016-02-04. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
- ^ "Chopin: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2 | Warner Classics". Archived from the original on 2021-10-18. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
- ^ "Chopin: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2 | Warner Classics". Archived from the original on 2024-02-09. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ "Yundi Li: Live in Concert". Allmovie. Retrieved 2010-03-21.
- ^ "The Young Romantic: A Portrait of Yundi". Allmovie. Retrieved 2010-03-21.
- ^ "YUNDI: Live In Beijing". EMI Classics. Archived from the original on 2014-10-17. Retrieved 2010-03-21.
- ^ "Love Moods - The Most Romantic Classics". Allmusic. Archived from the original on 2024-02-09. Retrieved 2010-03-21.
- ^ "Steinway Legends: Legends in the Making". Allmusic. Archived from the original on 2024-02-09. Retrieved 2010-03-21.
- ^ "Piano Moods". Allmusic. Archived from the original on 2024-02-09. Retrieved 2010-03-21.
- ^ "Chopin Complete Edition". Allmusic. Archived from the original on 2024-02-09. Retrieved 2010-03-21.
- ^ "The Chopin Masters". Allmusic. Archived from the original on 2024-02-09. Retrieved 2024-02-10.