Yanni: The Collection

Performer: Yanni
Producer: Peter Baumann
Distributor: Sony Music Distribution (

Notes: Personnel: Yanni (keyboards, programming); Mona Lisa (vocals); Charlie Bisharat, Endre Granat (violin); Charlie Adams (drums, electronic percussion). Recording information: 1986 - 1993. This 3-CD box set brings together a trio of new-age instrumentalist Yanni's albums from the early 1990s under one cover. The first of these, 1991's IN CELEBRATION OF LIFE, is itself a compilation, drawing from four of the artist's early albums and giving weight to his orchestral, neo-classical side. 1992's DARE TO DREAM shares the epic quality of IN CELEBRATION, while 1993's IN MY TIME is somewhat more restrained, showcasing the artist's penchant for acoustic piano and intimate textures. The CD covers of each album are included in the box set, and while there aren't any extras or special features, THE COLLECTION is a handy way for initiates to sample a chunk of the new age icon's work.

One of modern instrumental music's most distinctive and popular composers, Yanni popularized the combination of synthesizers and full-scale symphony orchestra. The Greek performer combined his musical abilities with a flair for flamboyant visuals, coming across like a more dignified, New Age version of Liberace. His mix of music and spectacle made him a star in the 1990s.

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