I recently heard Yundi Li perform at a live concert, and I must say he makes the piano sing.
Aside from Chopin, Yundi is the p[oet of the piano.

If you have a chance to listen to him at a live concert, it is well worth the effort.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Li_Yundi

Li has received top awards at various competitions. He won the Children's Piano Competition in Beijing in 1994.[3] In 1995, he was awarded first place at the Stravinsky International Youth Competition. In 1998, he won the 1998 Missouri Southern International Piano Competition (Junior Division). The next year, he took Third Prize at the International Franz Liszt Piano Competition of Utrecht, as well as being a major winner in the China International Piano Competition. He also won first place at the Gina Bachauer Young Artists International Piano Competition.[5]

In October 2000, at the urging of the Chinese Culture Ministry, Li participated in the 14th International Frédéric Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw. He was the first participant to be awarded First Prize in 15 years. At 18 years of age, he was the youngest winner—and the first Chinese—in the competition's history. Li was given a Polonaise award by the Chopin Society for his performance at the competition.[3]

Soon after, Li sought out pianist Arie Vardi as an instructor, and therefore left his parents' home to live and study at a music school in Hannover, Germany ("Hochschule fuer Musik und Theater").[3]

Thank you for this post Inda.
I was fortunate enough to hear Yundi at a live concert, and I have to agree, he is truly the poet of the piano.

Sincerely,
Gisele

Thank you Inda.

I have not heard Yundi in person, but I have seen a lot of CD's by him. I will listen to one of his CD's. His concerts are always sold out. I must order tickets way ahead of time when he comes again.

Love,
Vicky

I have not been lucky enough to hear Yundi in concert, but I have heard him on the radio, and I must agree, he sounds beautiful. I will try to get tickets if he comes to Toronto again.

Here is more information about his childhood and family

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Li_Yundi

Li has received top awards at various competitions. He won the Children's Piano Competition in Beijing in 1994.[3] In 1995, he was awarded first place at the Stravinsky International Youth Competition. In 1998, he won the 1998 Missouri Southern International Piano Competition (Junior Division). The next year, he took Third Prize at the International Franz Liszt Piano Competition of Utrecht, as well as being a major winner in the China International Piano Competition. He also won first place at the Gina Bachauer Young Artists International Piano Competition.[5]

In October 2000, at the urging of the Chinese Culture Ministry, Li participated in the 14th International Frédéric Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw. He was the first participant to be awarded First Prize in 15 years. At 18 years of age, he was the youngest winner—and the first Chinese—in the competition's history. Li was given a Polonaise award by the Chopin Society for his performance at the competition.[3]

Soon after, Li sought out pianist Arie Vardi as an instructor, and therefore left his parents' home to live and study at a music school in Hannover, Germany ("Hochschule fuer Musik und Theater").[3]

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Originally posted by dear Gisele:
I have to agree, he is truly the poet of the piano.

I have to agree too!

Thank you Gisele, Vicky, Sue and Teo.

Thanks for the CreepyGif.com Teo...creepy

I really like Yundi Li.

Thank you for the topic Inda.

I have been fortunate enough to hear Yundi Li in person and I think that he is an exquisite player of Chopin's music.

Love,
yoko

Thank you yoko.

We have both been fortunate enough to hear Yundi play at a live concert. He is an exceptionally gifted young man.

Love, Inda