Yanni at El Morro in Puerto Rico

El Morro in Puerto Rico was a special place for a Yanni concert. It set the stage perfectly. Concert goers enjoyed a beautiful setting, high energy, and a memorable evening.


Read about the experience from The Examiner.com

Yanni talks in Spanish live at El Morro

Nightingale - Yanni live at El Morro

Yanni at El Morro

The Rain Must Fall - Mary Simpson's violin!

Charlie Adams Solo - Marching Season Live at El Morro - Yanni concert

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Philadelphia Added to North American Tour
We've added two more dates to Yanni's North American Tour.  June 30 and July 1, Yanni will perform at Philadelphia's Academy of Music. Members of Yanni's free on-line fan club have access to tickets before the general public -

For all of Yanni's confirmed tour dates, visit http://www.yanni.com/.

-Team Yanni

LAST NIGHTS CONCERT AT EL MORRO

The Concert was excellent!  My daughter reacted in a way when she saw Yanni come out on stage...BOY! She literally screamed, hahaha she was so, so excited at this concert, I would say more than last years concert. She was really, really looking foward seeing this concert.  And when they played Enders' "Ritual de Amor" she sang it all the way thru to the top of her lungs.  And of course, people looking back at us...like, trying to tell us something...LOL, I really did not care ;) why not let her sing! 

Oh, the rain, the rain!  ;0!  It fell on us twice.  The first time, we waited and the cloud behaved for quite awhile until it started to pour again at least we were able to enjoy quite a few songs, old and new.  But what can you do, right?  The lighting at El Morro was spectacular!  All of those beautiful colors changing in the backround, especially in RED made EL Morro look so enchanting!  So breathtaking! 

Lauren sang beautifully, gave me chills when she sang Nightingale, just lovely!  Ming, you ARE SOOOOOOO AWESOME!!!!! Love you!  I was soooo looking forward to listen to Marching Season, Dagnabit!  That's when the rain hit...LOL!  Everyone ran out and unfortunately, concert cancelled.  So sad! ;(  But we enjoed it while it lasted.  I met at the Rest. Raices, from the YMB and Yanni Community Cyndi, (missed you a lot Sherry) Jackie, Beth, Joy, Sebastian, can't remember the rest of the names but I enjoyed meeting you girls finally, It was just a wish come true.  We had a blast at the restaurant AND on the WHITE LEXUS BUS....we must of drove the driver crazy ....and the manager at the restaurant, heehee.....Hope we meet up again for furture concerts.  Ladies the pictures, please post them for me on my Facebook and blogspot, please as soon as you have the chance...Thank you Yanni.  Hope to see you back soon.

Yanni talks about the dream come true with the Concert Live at El Morro

TEAM STARTS TO SET THE STAGE

Yanni : News : The stage is being set for Yanni's upcoming concerts at El Morro in Puerto Rico.

Yanni : News : The stage is being set for Yanni's upcoming concerts at El Morro in Puerto Rico.

GET TOGETHER .....4-6:30pm

http://www.restauranteraices.com/  San Juan

more information at http://www.yannicommunity.com/

YANNI TO MAKE HISTORY AT EL MORRO'S GROUNDS

The stage is set, cobblestone streets, vibrant Spanish Colonial architecture and 500 years of history. On December 16 and 17, the San Felipe del Morro Fortress will add yet another chapter to its already rich history with the celebration of Yanni: Live at El Morro.
What were once the stomping grounds for Spanish Conquistadors, pirates and royalty will become the stage for Greek superstar composer Yanni. Puerto Rico's iconic citadel will engrave its name in an exclusive list of monuments such as the Taj Mahal, the Forbidden City and the Acropolis, that have played host to Yanni's epic performances.
Yanni is no stranger to Puerto Rico. After playing three times in Puerto Rico to a full house, his fourth presentation promises to be a special night for the people of Puerto Rico. The concert will be broadcasted to an audience of over 100 million from around the world through the Public Broadcasting System (PBS). It will be much more than an amazing display of sights and sounds, it will be a showcase of Puerto Rico's grandeur to the world. The night promises to be one full of excitement and as the composer said, "I am excited to work together with the Government of Puerto Rico and the National Parks Service to present this magnificent tribute to the beauty and history of this monument, the Island and its people."
If you are as excited as we are about this historic event, then you'll love this. See Puerto Rico will be giving away the ultimate Yanni Live at El Morro experience. Two grand prizewinners will receive round-trip airfare, hotel accommodations and tickets for two to see Yanni live at the Fort San Felipe del Morro. Stay tuned to our Facebook page for more details.
For more information, please visit Yanni's Official website.

Info taken from http://www.seepuertorico.com/

IMPORTANT INFO About the concert and how it is going to work...

Yanni Puerto Rico Fans just posted on Facebook a link that is very informative about the Yanni Concert and how its going to work, However, it is in Spanish...
Here is a brief translation -
1. There is designated parking at Moor 14 that will be open from 4:00 pm until 1:00pm at a cost of $10.00 - transportation will be provided (every 5 minutes) from the Parking area to El Morro.
2. Doors to the event will open at 7:00pm. Show starts at 8:30pm
3.Cameras of any type are NOT allowed.
4. No large bags or umbrellas are allowed.
5. No fire arms.
6. They will have conscession stands - no food or drink can be brought in.

There is also a map of where the stage and seats will be.
Here is the link:
http://www.jdevip.com/

COUNTDOWN BEGINS....

ONLY 7 MORE DAYS FOR THE CONCERT!  CAN'T WAIT!!!  ;)  WHO'S READY?

YANNI Live at El Morro, San Juan Puerto Rico, December 2011

Yanni US and Canada Tour 2011 - Leg 1

All Access: Yanni On Tour [Episode 7]

All Access: Yanni On Tour [Episode 6]

Yanni - All Access Episode 5

Yanni - All Access Episode 4

YANNI AIDS FLOOD RELIEF EFFORTS

Yanni has been so moved by the hardship facing the Thai people due to massive floods that he has taken it upon himself to assist with relief efforts. Yanni informed BEC-Tero Entertainment Managing Director, Mr. Brian L. Marcar that he wanted to give something back to the people of Thailand before continuing with his tour to Singapore. This afternoon, Mr. Marcar took Yanni to visit the Bangkok governor, M.R. Sukhumbhand Paribatra. Together with volunteers, they helped fill sandbags at Bangkok’s Flood Relief Center, Rittiyawannalai School 2, Sai Mai district.

Yanni said, “After Brian told me about the amount of suffering from the flooding, I couldn’t stand still. I discussed with him ways that I could help the country I love and the people, who are like my friends, like my family members. The reception at last night’s concert was amazing, and I wanted to try to give something back to the Thai people. Today is a great opportunity to do something. I have been touched by the great unity and generosity of the Thai people during this difficult period. I hope that the pain, both physical and mental, will fade away as soon as possible, and I would like to urge the people of Thailand to stay strong.”

All Access: Yanni On Tour [Episode 3]

Yanni's new baby girl Panda!!

Yanni at the press conference where he received
his panda's official adoption papers.

“After careful consideration, I have chosen the name of Santorini for this baby panda. The name Santorini is derived the Greek work for “Peace," which is Irini.

Santorini is also the name of the most beautiful island in my home country of Greece. It seems fitting that my adopted panda daughter would be called
“beautiful peace."


Yanni and his baby Giant Panda - Santorini

Yanni - Nostalgia

Opening Night for Yanni's Tour in China:

 

Last night was the opening night for Yanni's tour in China. It was a memorable kick off as China celebrated it's National Day, leading into a weeklong celebration of the birth of China.

Honoring China's birthday, Yanni and his orchestra performed "The Nation" song which has become a nationally loved song for China. Yanni was joined on stage by the Children's Chorus of the Conservatory of Music and singer, Loulan of the Navy Politics, Culture and Worker Group.

Yanni : News : Tour throughout Eastern Europe

Yanni : News : Tour throughout Eastern Europe

More videos from Beijing, China

http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMzA4OTYwODMy.html

New videos from Beijing, China

http://www.soku.com/search_video/q_yanni

All Access: Yanni On Tour

Beginning today September 27th - New Episodes air every Tuesday at 1pm EST/ 5pm GMT on Yanni.com

Don't miss it!!!

Ticket sale

If you have not bought your tickets, you must hurry, they are almost running out for both dates!
http://www.ticketpop.com/

All Access Yanni On Tour

We are very excited to announce the launch of
"All Access: Yanni on Tour"
your behind the scenes look at Yanni's life on the road.

New episodes will air every Tuesday at 1pm EST/5pm GMT on Yanni.com beginning this Tuesday, September 27th!

Travel the world with Yanni and his crew as they perform for different cultures, experience the rich history of each country on tour, taste a wide array of ethnic cuisines and much more.
Be sure to join Yanni's FREE on-line fan club at YanniCommunity.com to be the first to view each episode and experience bonus videos!

All Access: Yanni on Tour - Even More!

Yanni Live in Budapest-INTRO-Santorini

Ticket Sale will be September 24, 2011

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.primerahora.com%2Finiciaventadeboletosparaconciertodeyannienelmorro-553603.html&h=KAQCw2yANAQAL7IJ5MpoXCL6TgSGOmOdw8MsL7xW0xC1OgA

YANNI INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATESEXTRA!

Yanni Live in Bangkok and Singapore
We've added two more shows to add to the growing list of international concerts! We're excited to finally announce that Yanni will be live in Bangkok, Thailand and Singapore.
Bangkok
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Impact Arena
Tickets are on sale now at http://www.thaiticketmajor.com/
Singapore
Friday, October 21, 2011
The Grand Theater, Marina Bay Sands
We don't yet have ticket information but we will share it as soon as we have it.

Yanni International Affiliate

I am proud to anounce that we are officially part of the Yanni International Affiliates.  Yanni fans are worldwide -

Join the Yanni Street Team!

Conferencia de prensa de Yanni en Puerto Rico

Castillo San Felipe del Morro

IF YOU LIVE OUT OF PUERTO RICO / SI VIVES FUERA DE PUERTO RICO...

Here is a list of Hotels websites that are near or around El Morro for those who are planning to assist this event:

Just a few to name:

Hotel El Convento :    http://www.elconvento.com/          787-723-9020
Hotel Milano :            http://www.hotelmilanopr.com/      787-729-9050
The Gallery Inn:          http://www.thegalleryinn.com/       787-722-1808
Cervantes Hotel Hotel http://www.cervantespr.com/        787-724-7722
Sofo Casablanca Hotel Old San Juan  http://www.dahousehotelpr.com/   787-725-3436 / 787-366-5074
S.J. Suites Hotel             http://www.sjsuites.com/              787-725-1351
Sheraton Old Sajn Juan  http://www.starwoodhotels.com/  787-721-5100
Miramar Hotel               http://www.miramarhotelpr.com/   787-977-1000

Also visit : http://www.seepuertorico.com/


PLEASE NOTE:  I do not have any affiliation with these hotels; this is just for information purposes only, I suggest that you check their reviews maybe on http://www.tripadvisor.com/ and check on thier websites.  Also check with www.expedia.com, they might have some specials.

Encuentro antes del concierto / Fan gathering before the concert

Me gustaria tener un encuentro con los fans de Yanni antes del concierto para conocernos.  Espero que les guste la idea. Hay personas de Estados Unidos que quieren reunirse y conocernos.  Favor de postear sus ideas.  Agradecere sus comentarios. Gracias!

I would love to have a fan gathering before the concert to get to know each other.  I hope you like this idea as well.  There are fans from the U.S. that want to meet with us as well.  Please post any of your ideas.  I appreciate your comments.  Thanks!

Within Attraction [Live]

Within Attraction [Live] by Yanni Official

Article From El Nuevo Dia newspaper

http://www.elnuevodia.com/conlamagiadeelmorro-1053168.html#.TmDxR8G2qus.google

Brief History on Castillo San Felipe El Morro where Yanni's Live Concert will take place ;)

El Morro Fort, or officially Castillo de San Felipe del Morro, stands guard at the entrance to San Juan harbor as a reminder of a by-gone era when invading countries would attempt sea attacks to take this prized city and harbor.
This beautiful 6-level fort was named in honor of Spain’s King Philip II. The Fort wasn’t initially built as the huge structure that you see today. It has gone through many enlargements and modifications, from the time it was first constructed by Spain through the time that it was occupied by the US Army.

A Brief History of El Morro – Late 1400′s

In 1493, Christopher Columbus (Cristobal Colon in Spanish) "discovered" Puerto Rico and claimed it for Spain. A little known fact is that Columbus called the whole island San Juan, in honor of Saint John the Baptist. Puerto Rico (puerto = "port" and rico = "rich") was the name given to what is known today as the Old San Juan area. It was only later that the names were reversed and the whole island became known as Puerto Rico.

The San Juan harbor is naturally deep and safe, and Puerto Rico is in a strategic location, so it seemed that everyone wanted to call San Juan their own. After Spain claimed the island and started colonizing it, many pirates and privateers tried to invade to get the island and some of Spain’s riches! So Spain always had to fight to keep claim to the island.
After the original fort Fortaleza (now the Governor’s mansion) was deemed to be inadequate protection for the harbor, it was decided that a fort was needed in a better location. So they built a small structure at the north-west tip of Old San Juan, at the entrance to the harbor, on the current site of El Morro. Built between 1539-1540, it was a small fort that held a few men and only 4 cannons.

You can view the rest of this information online at www.puertoricodaytrips.com/el-morro/

Yanni - Morro.mp4

A Special Message from Yanni to the Fans

"We have been getting our new show ready for our upcoming world tour.  I have learned so much from the many countries and cultures that I have been introduced to over the years. 

I am looking forward to re-visiting many old friends and equally looking forward to coming in contact with new cultures, visiting new places and learning more about our world.  I consider it a great pleasure and my obligation to share what I learn with all of you." 

-Love Yanni

Yanni : News : Yanni Announces Performance at the Legendary Castillo San Felipe del Morro

Yanni : News : Yanni Announces Performance at the Legendary Castillo San Felipe del Morro

Biography:

1954-1972
"The Beginning - Greece"

In Kalamata, on the shores of the Mediterranean, Yanni was born in 1954 to Sotiri and Felitsa Chryssomallis. The second of three children, Yanni has an older brother and a younger sister. Sharing a deep-rooted love of music, the family spent much of their time playing and singing together.
...

Yanni's parents provided a typical Greek life for the young boy. He grew up fishing, swimming, and going to school like every other boy in his town, with one exception. Yanni was born to compose music. He began to play the piano at age six, but he refused formal piano lessons. As a child, Yanni heard music in his head and he simply wanted to hear it come out of the piano too, so he needed to learn how to play to make that happen. He felt a certain freedom with the keys that might have been crushed under the weight of structured learning.


Music was not Yanni's only talent. In 1969, at the age of 14, Yanni broke the Greek National swimming record for the men's 50-meter freestyle event. Although he could have pursued this skill, he chose to travel a different path; one which eventually led him to share his musical gift with the world.


His childhood in Greece and his love for his native country gave Yanni his inspiration to compose such songs as "Santorini," "Nostalgia," and "Acroyali."


1973-1976
"The Second Beginning - United States"

In 1972, with the encouragement of his parents, Yanni left his homeland to attend the University of Minnesota. Between his studies, he played in local rock and roll bands and began to develop his personal musical style using both piano and electronic keyboards to create new sounds.


Despite a new culture, a new climate, and a new language, Yanni graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1976 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. After graduation, he decided to give music 100% of his effort for one year. He needed to better understand the driving artistic forces that had been such a large part of his childhood years. It was during this year that he chose to make music his vocation.


1977-1984
"Rock and Roll - The Chameleon Days"

Yanni played keyboards for Chameleon, a rock and roll band that became well known in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Spurred by their success, Chameleon began to tour regionally - across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Chicago, Iowa, and the Dakotas. They also produced 2 albums independently during this time.


By now Yanni knew his future would be in music, and he used his experience with electronic keyboards to begin creating his own compositions. "Optimystique," his first solo album, was independently released in 1980.

1985-1990
"Yanni - On His Own"

Yanni single-mindedly continued to pursue his passion for creating music. He explored the worlds of electronic music, new sounds and instruments, and composition. This was a very productive and busy time for Yanni. He released 2 albums and worked on a third before moving to Hollywood, the film industry capital, where he recorded 4 film scores and released 3 more albums. He also re-released "Optimystique."


In 1990, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra accompanied Yanni in concert, adding a new dimension to his unique style and a prelude of things to come.

1991-1993
"L.A. Times"

Yanni was constantly experimenting and composing - giving his growing number of fans new music every year. The album "In Celebration of Life," was released in 1991, "Dare to Dream" in 1992, and "In My Time" in 1993. And, as if that wasn't enough to keep him busy, Yanni went on tour each of these three years. He received Grammy nominations for "Dare to Dream" and "In My Time" in which the collection of serene piano-focused pieces went on to sell more than a million copies. Each year brought a more extensive tour, larger venues, and greater numbers of fans. Yanni hand-picked the band members who would accompany him on his tours, and eventually added an entire symphony orchestra.

1993-1995
"Full Circle - Yanni Live at the Acropolis"

Yanni toured internationally for the first time, presenting his music live in some world famous venues such as the Toji Temple in Kyoto, Japan, Royal Albert Hall in London, and at the Acropolis in his homeland of Greece.

Yanni, Live at the Acropolis was filmed on September 23, 1993 at the 2000 year old Herod Atticus Theater in Athens and marked a triumphant return to his homeland. The concert was subsequently broadcast in the United States on PBS, where Yanni has since become one of the top all-time fundraisers, and around the world, where it was seen in 65 countries by half a billion viewers. The album has sold more than 7 million copies, while the video has sold 1 million copies, making it one of the best-selling videos of all time. Yanni has continued to provide a great deal of support for PBS and has also appeared on several PBS Pledge Specials such as A Decade of Excellence, which included segments from Yanni Live at the Acropolis, Yanni Live at Royal Albert Hall and Tribute videos.

1996-1998
"A Global Journey - Tribute World Tour"

Yanni pursued the biggest challenge of his career - to become the first western artist to perform at both the Taj Mahal in India and the Forbidden City in China. Both venues presented unique and difficult obstacles, but once again, Yanni's persistence and patience paid off through the highly successful concerts. The "Tribute" album was released in the Fall of 1997, and much of the music was written with these two locations in mind. Yanni's third long format music video, also titled Tribute, was filmed during these two momentous events. The result was an outstanding combination of extraordinary musicians, inspiring sights, and an unchallenged movement of world peace and harmony, all brought together by a single artist's vision. The special was seen by a collective television audience of some 250 million people. In conjunction with his performance Yanni donated the proceeds from the show to help preserve the Taj Mahal.


In tandem with the release of "Tribute," Yanni embarked on his record-breaking 9-month, 100+ city tour. Beginning in Mexico City, Yanni became the first foreign artist to sell out five consecutive shows at the Auditorio Nacionale. The momentum continued from there as Yanni moved on to play 10 consecutive sold out shows at Radio City Music Hall in New York; the first time this had happened since 1993. The "Tribute" tour was the top selling tour during the first half of 1998, and was ranked #2 for the entire year.

1998-2000
"If I Could Tell You"

His first studio album in 7 years, "If I Could Tell You," followed in 2000 after a two year sabbatical. It was a deeply personal and introspective work that stripped away some of the grandiose elements found on his previous albums. The change in direction was no less inspiring, but it did reflect changes in his personal life as well as a move to the East coast and a glimpse into Yanni's heart.


2000-2005
"Ethnicity"


In February, 2003, Yanni released Ethnicity, his 13th album. The album signaled another creative shift in direction and proved a harbinger of things to come. Yanni once again explored the powerful symphonic sounds that marked some of his earlier works but also incorporated more exotic textures. The album featured an array of different instruments, from an Australian didgeridoo, a Celtic violin, and an Armenian duduk to an Indian tabla, as well as a variety of human voices in the form of solo arias, group chants and even lyrics, a rare departure for the instrumentalist. The same year also saw the publication of his Miramax Books autobiography, "Yanni in Words," a New York Times best seller. It's a reflective look at the challenges, lessons, dreams and obstacles in Yanni's life.


Soon after the release of his book, Yanni undertook an unprecedented North American Tour in November, 2004. The tour kicked off at the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Resort in Las Vegas, NV. The commanding performance was recorded and filmed for what was to be Yanni's first live CD since Tribute, 2006's Yanni Live! The Concert Event. The mammoth tour included nearly 150 shows, with total attendance of more than 1 million fans, making it, according to Billboard magazine, among the largest grossing for three years running.


2006-2009
"Yanni Voices"

After a reflectve time, Yanni experimented with another direction. Yanni explains, "I will always do instrumental music, but now I'm just trying to expand my horizons and open the doors to some incredible talent that can give voice and lyrics to my work."


The multi-Grammy nominated performer is talking about Yanni-Wake Entertainment, his newly formed venture with fellow Grammy and Oscar winning producer/songwriter, Ric Wake. This exciting enterprise will not only continue to create superb music, but it will also develop talented new artists, compose music for films and be involved in movie and television production. Yanni Wake Entertainment has signed Nathan Pacheco, Chloe, Ender Thomas and Leslie Mills.


His more recent tour, Yanni Voices: Live in Concert, in 2009 was a big success. Touring all over North America with sold out shows including Radio City Music Hall and full houses throughout Mexico. The tour was nominated for the prestigious Lunas del Auditorio award and was in support of Yanni's Mexican chart topping release: Yanni Voces (CD) and Yanni Voices (CD).

Yanni Voces reached #1 on the Mexican Pop Charts and #2 on the over all Mexican Music Charts. A recent DVD release of Yanni Voices: Live in Concert reached Amazon's number one best seller list within the first week of sales and was a fundraising success for PBS.


On his new direction, Yanni says, "I'm looking for the next stage of my evolution. Having dedicated so many years to this art, I feel an obligation to maintain it, or at least keep developing myself. There are no rules. It's so exciting. And we're going to surprise people. Just watch. To make things happen in life, you have to have faith and passion. Right now is the best time of my life."


In his long and remarkable career, Yanni has proven to have been blessed with both faith and passion in abundance.


Present Time

There are a lot of exciting things ahead for Yanni. Check back to www.Yanni.com for tour and new music updates. There are plans in the works for international (including the USA) appearances in 2010 and 2011 as well as new compositions from Yanni.