Only 15 days more to go for the world renowned, Grammy nominated pianist and composer to perform right here in Sri Lanka! ‘Yanni Live in Sri Lanka’ is presented by Wizcraft, AKG Events and Amuseum Special Events and it is a part of his world tour during which he will be promoting his latest album ‘Inspirato’. This is truly one of the greatest opportunities to witness the creator of musical favourites such as ‘Until the Last Moment’ and ‘Rainmaker’ along with his amazing orchestra team of unique individuals bearing different cultural backgrounds that Yanni refers to as the “United Nations”. Together they are best at what they do – Perform!

ARTIST PROFILE:

YANNI/ YIANNIS CHRYSSOMALIS
Born: November 14th 1954
Origin: Kalamata, Greece
Occupations: Composer, pianist, music producer
Instruments: Piano, Keyboard
Background: Yanni received international recognition by producing concerts at historic monuments and by producing videos that were broadcast on public television. His breakthrough concert, Yanni Live at the Acropolis, yielded the second best-selling music video of all time. Additional historic sites for Yanni's concerts have included India's Taj Mahal, China's Forbidden City, the United Arab Emirates' Burj Khalifa, Russia's Kremlin, Puerto Rico's El Morro castle and Lebanon's ancient city of Byblos.

ORCHESTRA:

VICTOR ESPINIOLA
Instrument: Harp
Origin: Paraguay
Background: Victor has been with the Yanni orchestra team for a decade. He is a dynamic performer with a unique style to the harp.

YOEL DEL SOL
Instrument: Percussion
Origin: Cuba
Background: Yoel performs the congas like no other with a latin flair and has been Yanni’s leading percussionist for 4 years.

MING FREEMAN
Instrument: Keyboards
Origin: Taiwan
Background: He is a rhythmic performer showcasing many talents on the keyboards. Ming has been with Yanni for almost 2 decades.

SARAH O’BRIEN
Instrument: Cello
Origin: Nottingham, England
Background: Sarah has been trained on cello by London’s Guildhall School of Music. She has been on stage with Yanni at every major event.

SAMVEL YERVINYAN
Instrument: Violin
Origin: Yerevan, Armenia
Background: World recognized as one of the premier violinists and is a star performer for the orchestra for the past decade.

 

MARY SIMPSON
Instrument: Violin
Origin: Virginia, USA
Background: Mary has been touring with Yanni for the past 2 years. She adds a bluegrass edge to her style while capturing the hearts of many with her smile.

GABRIEL VIVAS
Instrument: Bass
Origin: Caracas, Venezuela
Background: Gabriel is a top performer adding new life to the bass with runs and scales rarely seen. He has been with Yanni since 2008.

LAUREN JELENCOVICH
Vocalist
Origin: Florida, USA
Background: Lauren has been with the team for the past 2 years. She was trained at the Manhattan School of Music and has an amazing voice capacity of hitting notes effortlessly.

JASON CARDER
Instrument: Trumpet
Origin: Arizona, USA
Background: Jason has toured with Yanni for 4 years. He shared his talents as a professor of jazz at the University of Miami.

JAMES MATTOS
Instrument: French horn
Origin: California, USA
Background: James has been performing for Yanni for over 18 years. He maintains warm, rich undertones throughout the concert.

DANA TEBOE
Instrument: Trombone
Origin: Florida, USA
Background: Dana has been with the Yanni team for 8 years and performs with great accuracy and energy.

BENEDIKT BRYDEN
Instrument: Violin
Origin: Munich, Germany
Background: Benedikt brings a unique style of Yannis music and has been touring with the Yanni orchestra for 4 years.

CHARLIE ADAMS
Instrument: Drums
Origin: Illinois, USA
Background: Charlie and Yanni have been performing ever since they were kids. His stage performance and energy keeps the crowds going.

LISA LAVIE
Vocalist
Origin: Montreal, Canada
Background: Lisa is a singer and songwriter with a powerful voice and has been touring with Yanni for the past 2 years.

ALEXANDER ZHIROFF/ SACHA
Instrument: Cello
Origin: Russia
Background: Sacha has been touring with Yanni for almost 17 years. He has a unique style and has performed at all major concert events.

FAQ’s

1.    Are the Silver and Bronze tickets available for purchase?
-    BRONZE  5000 – SOLD OUT
-    SILVER 8500 – SOLDOUT
-    GOLD 12500 – AVAILABLE
-    PLATINUM 17500– AVAILABLE
2.    Where can I collect the tickets?
-    Tickets can be collected at the same place the voucher was purchased – Ticket Counter at Hilton Colombo
3.    When can the tickets be purchased?
-    After the 7th of April at the Ticket Counter- Hilton Colombo
4.    Can the tickets be reserved?
-    No reservations can be made.

EVENT DETAILS:

Date – 20th April
Time – 8.00 pm
Venue – Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium
Tickets available at Hilton Colombo Ticket Counter 9 am to 8 pm

We invite you to be a part of this global experience. Don’t miss out!

By Hasna Saleem