CINCINNATI, OH – Yanni, music’s true world citizen and most popular contemporary composer, returns to Cincinnati in the first-leg of his all-new North American tour – An Evening with Yanni – on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 8:00 PM at the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall. The much-anticipated show is part of the Cincinnati Arts Association’s 2012 Winter/Spring Season.
Tickets are on sale now at www.CincinnatiArts.ORG, (513) 621-ARTS [2787], or the Aronoff Center Ticket Office.
On December 16th and 17th, Yanni will perform and film two shows at Castillo San Felipe Del Morro, a recognized UNESCO Heritage Site, in Puerto Rico. The show will air exclusively in the United States on PBS and debut March 3, 2012. The CD/DVD combo will be available exclusively through PBS pledge drives and a worldwide release in the Spring of 2012.
This year saw Yanni, one of the music industry’s most beloved artists, selling out major concert venues around the world including Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Asia. With his world-class orchestra, he performed music from his latest album “Truth of Touch,” now platinum in the Middle East, as well as classic concert favorites.
In October, Yanni was embraced and honored by the country of China when the government invited Yanni to adopt a panda during his time in Chengdu. Traditionally such privilege is reserved for countries rather than personalities. He affectionately named her “Santorini” in honor of the word’s embedded Greek meaning, “Peace,” for Greece’s most beautiful island and after one of Yanni’s most well known compositions.
In addition to his television special in Puerto Rico, his string of U.S. dates will be followed by a South American tour in the fall of 2012, and a multi-city tour of China in 2013. As Yanni tours across the globe, his heartfelt and compelling music continues to touch both old and new fans.
In a separate announcement, Yanni has just debuted “Yanni-All Access” on the artist’s official website, http://www.yanni.com. It is an exclusive behind the scenes view with highlights from Yanni’s concert dates, cultural attractions, and the musician’s message for premium fan club members.
For further information and dates, stay tuned to: www.yanni.com.
CALENDAR INFORMATION
WHAT: An Evening with Yanni
WHEN: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 • 8:00 PM
WHERE: Aronoff Center for the Arts – Procter & Gamble Hall
PRICES: $99.50 (VIP / Gold Circle) • $79.50 • $69.50 • $54.50 • $39.50
INFO: His concerts are legendary. His live shows have amazed millions on every continent in the world. And now, after an extensive World Tour, Yanni returns to Cincinnati with an all new show, performing his instrumental hits from the concerts that have become famous around the world. His new show will feature music from Yanni’s new album “Truth of Touch” – the composer’s first album of original studio music in almost a decade. Come hear the music that touches the world!
TICKET INFORMATION – on sale now
- www.CincinnatiArts.ORG
- (513) 621-ARTS [2787]
- Aronoff Center Ticket Office
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