LOS ANGELES (Top40 Charts / Yanni-Wake Entertainment) Yanni, music's true world citizen and most popular contemporary composer, announced today the first leg of a major tour of North
America commencing in April of 2012. The tour will be announced on the website and to fan club members on Tuesday, November 15 at 5pm EST. Public on-sales start the weekend of November 18th.
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, 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
First Leg: US 2012 Tour Dates |
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| Tue, Apr 17 |
West Palm Beach |
FL |
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts |
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| Wed, Apr 18 |
West Palm Beach |
FL |
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts |
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| Fri, Apr 20 |
Miami |
FL |
Adrienne Arsht Center - Knight Concert Hall |
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| Sat, Apr 21 |
Miami |
FL |
Adrienne Arsht Center - Knight Concert Hall |
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| Sun, Apr 22 |
Naples |
FL |
Philharmonic Center for the Arts |
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| Tue, Apr 24 |
Melbourne |
FL |
King Center for the Performing Arts |
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| Wed, Apr 25 |
Sarasota |
FL |
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall |
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| Thu, Apr 26 |
Clearwater |
FL |
Ruth Eckerd Hall |
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| Sat, Apr 28 |
Louisville |
KY |
The Louisville Palace |
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| Sun, Apr 29 |
St. Louis |
MO |
Fox Theatre |
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| Mon, Apr 30 |
Indianapolis |
IN |
Murat Theatre at Old National Centre |
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| Wed, May 2 |
Chicago |
IL |
The Chicago Theatre |
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| Thu, May 3 |
Chicago |
IL |
The Chicago Theatre |
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| Fri, May 4 |
Prior Lake |
MN |
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel |
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| Sat, May 5 |
Moline |
IL |
i wireless Center |
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| Mon, May 7 |
Grand Rapids |
MI |
DeVos Performance Hall |
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| Tue, May 8 |
Columbus |
OH |
Palace Theatre |
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| Wed, May 9 |
Pittsburgh |
PA |
The Benedum Center for the Performing Arts |
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| Fri, May 11 |
Memphis |
TN |
The Orpheum Theatre |
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| Sat, May 12 |
Nashville |
TN |
TPAC - Andrew Jackson Hall |
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| Sun, May 13 |
Atlanta |
GA |
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre |
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| Mon, May 14 |
Atlanta |
GA |
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre |
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| Wed, May 16 |
Cincinnati |
OH |
Aronoff Center for the Arts - Procter & Gamble Hall |
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| Thu, May 17 |
Cleveland |
OH |
State Theatre |
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| Fri, May 18 |
Buffalo |
NY |
Shea's Performing Arts Center |
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| Sat, May 19 |
Providence |
RI |
Providence Performing Arts Center |
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| Fri, Jun 8 |
Vienna |
VA |
Filene Center |
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| Tue, Jun 26 |
Lancaster |
PA |
American Music Theatre |
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| Wed, Jun 27 |
Easton |
PA |
State Theatre |
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