Listen to Yanni

Author: (USA) Yanni, (USA) Ranson, translated by Xu Kuang
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Publish Date: 2004-11-30
Features: A poor child from the Greek coastal town of Kalamata, a poor child who taught himself to play the piano without knowing musical notation by the age of 8, a poor child who couldn’t dance, sing, or write, who didn’t belong to any musical style, and who refused to conform to pop trends—how many opportunities for success could he have had? How many chances to become widely known in the world? Such questions sound ridiculous because the chances and possibilities are so small. Yet, the possibilities did exist, and they did happen. As a musician who saw music as his life, he was so reluctant to even touch the piano for a whole year. In the book, he also describes this emotional journey. Listen to Yanni allows us to see how this artist, deeply devoted to music, carried an unconquerable belief to bring his music to the world. In fact, it is this perseverance that gave Yanni a profound and unique understanding of creativity, and we are privileged to share the mysteries behind it. This is also a love letter from the author to his parents. Under his parents’ open and gentle guidance, Yanni learned what love and truth were, and these lessons have benefited him throughout his life. This biography, eagerly awaited by countless fans, carries a touch of melancholy yet is unprecedentedly sincere, a heartfelt expression that is candid, rich in meaning, and both down-to-earth and passionate. Just like his music, but composed in words.