Li Yundi
- January 5, 2024
- Pianist
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Li Yundi Biography
| Name | Li Yundi |
| Birthday | Oct 7 |
| Birth Year | 1982 |
| Place Of Birth | Chongqing |
| Birth Country | China |
| Birth Sign | Libra |
| Parents | Li Chuan, Zhang Xiaolu |
Li Yundi is one of the most popular and richest Pianist who was born on October 7, 1982 in Chongqing, China. Chinese classical musician, who was a winner of the International Frederic Chopin Piano Competition.
His second CD, which was a recording from His second CD, a recording of Franz Liszt‘s oeuvre, from August 2003 was called the Best CD of the Year by The New York Times., was voted the Best CD of 2003 by The New York Times.
Li has received top awards at various competitions. He won the Children’s Piano Competition in Beijing in 1994. In 1995, he was awarded first place at the Stravinsky International Youth Competition. In 1996, he won the Third Class Award in the 10th Hong Kong – Asia Piano Open Competition, the most competitive competition in Asia for international pianists. 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. In October 2000, at the urging of the Ministry of Culture of the People’s Republic of China, 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 the “Polonaise award” by the Chopin Society for his performance at the competition.
His father, Li Chuan, and his mother, Zhang Xiaolu, were both workers for the Sichuan Chongqing Steel and Iron Company. Although coming from a family of non-musicians, Li took to music early. When he was three years old, his parents bought him an accordion after he became so entranced by an accordion player in a shopping mall that he refused to leave. He mastered the instrument by the age of four, studying with Tan Jianmin, a music professor in China. Only one year later, he won the top prize at the Chongqing Children’s Accordion Competition. Li began studying piano at the age of seven. Two years later, his teacher introduced him to Dan Zhaoyi, one of China’s most renowned piano teachers, with whom he would study for nine years. Li’s ambition was to become a professional pianist. In 1994, he entered the Shenzhen Arts School, Shenzhen, China. He later studied at the Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien Hannover in Hanover, Germany.
He was the son of parents Li Chuan and Zhang Xiaolu who worked together for Sichuan Chongqing Steel and Iron Company.
Li Yundi Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Pianist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Li Yundi is one of the richest Pianist from China. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Li Yundi 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He won an accordion contest at five years old. At 18 years old, he won the International Frederic Chopin Piano Competition.
In June 2003, he made his United States debut at Carnegie Hall. He was part of the 150th Anniversary Gala for Steinway and Sons.
Li Yundi (simplified Chinese: 李云迪 ; traditional Chinese: 李雲迪 ; pinyin: Lǐ Yúndí ); born 7 October 1982) is a Chinese concert pianist popularly known as Yundi and formerly Yundi Li. Born in Chongqing, Li is most well known for being the youngest pianist, at the age of 18, to win the International Frédéric Chopin Piano Competition, in 2000, and for judging it in 2015.
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Li performed a solo recital at the Royal Festival Hall in London on March 16,
- He played a repertoire of Chopin pieces to a sold-out audience.
Facts & Trivia
Li Ranked on the list of most popular Pianist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in China. Li Yundi celebrates birthday on October 7 of every year.
In May 2010, in recognition of his contribution to Polish culture, the Polish Minister of Culture and National Heritage presented Yundi with a silver medal of the ‘Gloria Artis’ order of merit.
What happened to Yundi?
Celebrated Chinese pianist Li Yundi has been detained for soliciting a prostitute , state media has said. A 39-year-old and a sex worker, 29, have confessed to the illegal activity, Beijing police said in an online post. They were caught after authorities received tip-offs from the public.
How old is Yundi?
39 years (October 7, 1982)
Who is Lang Lang wife?
Gina Alice Redlinger
How many people are in the Chopin Competition?
Prize6th
€7,000
Winner J J Jun Li Bui
Canada
How tall is Yundi?
5′ 9″