Li Yun Di Called "extravagantly gifted and highly accomplished" by the Los Angeles Times, China pianist Li Yundi was born in 1982 in Chongqing and first gained worldwide attention after winning first prize at the 2000 Chopin International Piano Competition in Warsaw. He was the first person in 15 years to be awarded a first prize.

In Jun 2003, Li made his United States debut at Carnegie Hall as part of Steinway150th anniversary gala concert. Highlights of the 2003-04 season include appearances with the Cincinnati Symphony, Moscow Philharmonic, Budapest Festival Orchestra, Israel Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony, and Malaysian Philharmonic.

For improving performing experiences of several years, Yundi already has a distinct musical personality, thus he does not need to strive for brilliance or individuality. He seemly has obtained a balanced Chopin style and is improving to a more perfect situation now. In this Dec, he will perform in Century Theater to present his upswing talent.

Programs
Chopin: Mazurka Opus.33                                                                   
No.1 Mazurka in G-sharp minor
No.2 Mazurka in D major        
No.3 Mazurka in C major     
No.4 Mazurka in B minor 
     
Liszt: Ballade No.2 in b minor                          
Rachmaninov: Piano Sonata No. 2 in b flat minor, Op. 36  

Intermission

Mussorgsky: Picture at an Exhibition                      
No. 1 " The Gnome "
No. 2 "The Old Castle"
No. 3 “Tuileries (Dispute between Children at Play) 
No. 4 "Cattle"
No.5 Ballet of the Unhatched Chicks
No.6 "Two Jews: Rich and Poor
No.7 The Market at Limoges (The Great News)
No.8 The Catacombs (Roman sepulcher
No.9 The Hut on Hen’s Legs (Baba Yaga)
No.10 The Bogatyr Gates (in the Capital in Kiev)