Yundi Li | |
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| 李云迪 | |
.jpg) Yundi in 2019 | |
| Born | 7 October 1982 |
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| Occupation | Pianist |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Awards | First Prize at 14th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition (2000) |
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| Musical career | |
| Genres | Classical |
| Instrument | Piano |
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| Website | www |
Yundi Li (simplified Chinese: 李云迪; traditional Chinese: 李雲迪; pinyin: Lǐ Yúndí; born 7 October 1982), also known mononymously as Yundi (stylized as YUNDI), is a Chinese classical concert pianist. Yundi is especially known for his interpretation of Chopin, Liszt and Prokofiev. He is also referred as a Master in Chopin and considered one of the greatest contemporary interpreters of Chopin.
Yundi rose to fame for being the youngest pianist, at the age of eighteen, to win first prize at the International Chopin Piano Competition in 2000. In 2015, he also served as the competition’s youngest-ever juror. In recognition to his contribution to Chopin pieces, the Polish government awarded Yundi with the world's first Chopin passport (Chopinowskie paszporty). Yundi is also the first Chinese recipient of both Silver (2010) and Gold (2019) Medal for Merit to Culture - Gloria Artis issued by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of Polish government, in regards to his contribution to both music and Polish culture.
Yundi has promoted Chinese national music worldwide, as well as the development of classical music in China, both by his influence and philanthropy. He has inspired many to learn piano.