Yundi Li was born in Chongquing in central China. As with many musicians, his penchant for music became apparent in early childhood. One day, when he was three years old, he was so fascinated by a man

About a year later, when Yundi Li teacher decided to take up a post at the School of Arts in Shenzhen, southern China, Li family moved in order to allow the young prodigy to continue his studies in Shenzhen.

Yundi Li press reviews A Classical Overnight Success Story  by Henry Chu Los Angeles Times      The last time there was a first-prize winner, Li Yundi was a toddler in central

Yundi Li recordings / discography Chopin Complete Nocturnes (EMI Classics) Chopin Recital Piano Sonata in B minor No. 3 op. 58 Andante spianato et Grande Polonaise brillante op. 22 Études op.