Music's World Citizen Yanni 2012 Concert Tour of North America

Music's World Citizen Yanni 2012 Concert Tour of North America

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- 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
Wed, Apr 18 West Palm Beach FL Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
Adrienne Arsht Center -Knight
Fri, Apr 20 Miami FL Concert Hall
Adrienne Arsht Center -Knight
Sat, Apr 21 Miami FL Concert Hall
Sun, Apr 22 Naples FL Philharmonic Center for the Arts
Tue, Apr 24 Melbourne FL King Center for the Performing Arts
Wed, Apr 25 Sarasota FL Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Thu, Apr 26 Clearwater FL Ruth Eckerd Hall
Sat, Apr 28 Louisville KY The Louisville Palace
Sun, Apr 29 St. Louis MO Fox Theatre
Mon, Apr 30 Indianapolis IN Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
Wed, May 2 Chicago IL The Chicago Theatre
Thu, May 3 Chicago IL The Chicago Theatre
Fri, May 4 Prior Lake MN Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
Sat, May 5 Moline IL i wireless Center
Mon, May 7 Grand Rapids MI DeVos Performance Hall
Tue, May 8 Columbus OH Palace Theatre
The Benedum Center for the Performing
Wed, May 9 Pittsburgh PA Arts
Fri, May 11 Memphis TN The Orpheum Theatre
Sat, May 12 Nashville TN TPAC - Andrew Jackson Hall
Sun, May 13 Atlanta GA Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
Mon, May 14 Atlanta GA Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
Aronoff Center for the Arts -Procter
Wed, May 16 Cincinnati OH & Gamble Hall
Thu, May 17 Cleveland OH State Theatre
Fri, May 18 Buffalo NY Shea's Performing Arts Center
Sat, May 19 Providence RI Providence Performing Arts Center
Fri, Jun 8 Vienna VA Filene Center
Tue, Jun 26 Lancaster PA American Music Theatre
Wed, Jun 27 Easton PA State Theatre

Contact: Michael Jensen or Erin Cook, Jensen Communications, 626-585-9575 or mj@jensencom.com

SOURCE Yanni-Wake Entertainment

Yanni-Wake Entertainment

Web Site: http://www.yanni.com

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