Yanni
Yanni is a Greek composer, pianist and keyboardist whose instrumental music brings piano, electronic sounds and orchestras together, from Live at the Acropolis to his online performance videos.
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Yanni’s happenings, collected from public sources, plus his backstory and Starbook, where fans write.
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Overview
- From
- Kalamata, Greece
- Born
- November 14, 1954
- Work
- Composer, pianist, keyboardist and producer
- Education
- Psychology degree, University of Minnesota, 1976
- Breakout
- The 1993 Acropolis concert and its subsequent album, film and PBS broadcast
Mini bio
How it started.
Yanni grew up in Kalamata and began playing piano at six, choosing to learn without formal lessons. He moved to Minnesota in 1972, studied psychology and played keyboards in local bands, including Chameleon.
The breakthrough.
His September 1993 concert at Athens’ Herod Atticus Theatre became Live at the Acropolis. The album, concert film and PBS broadcasts introduced his instrumental compositions to a worldwide audience.
Music across borders.
Tribute brought his ensemble to the Taj Mahal and the Forbidden City in 1997. He later explored vocal collaborations through Yanni Voices and Inspirato, alongside his instrumental work.
Where fans meet him now.
His official channel shares performances and restored concert footage. In March 2025, the restored Tribute film reached video streaming services for the first time.
Creditschronological, newest first
Music
- 2020In His Purest FormComposer and performer
- 2014InspiratoArtist
- 1997TributeComposer, pianist and keyboardist
- 1994Live at the AcropolisComposer and performer
- 1993In My TimeArtist
- 1992Dare to DreamArtist
Stage
- 2019Pure YanniPerformer
Awards
Quotes
I will always do instrumental musicYanni, official biography
Discussing the vocal collaborations behind Yanni Voices.
Trivia
- His parents were named Sotiri and Felitsa; he is the middle of three children.
- He graduated with a psychology degree before committing to music as his vocation.
- His autobiography, Yanni in Words, was published in 2003.
Find Yanni
Follow his official channels for music, concert films and messages to fans.
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