2020 YUNDI “Sonata” World Tour - Auckland

On February 1, 2020, world-renowned pianist Yundi Li brought the timeless sonatas of Schubert, Chopin, and Rachmaninoff to the Auckland Town Hall, marking the first stop of his 2020 Sonata World Tour in Australia and New Zealand.

The performance began at 7:30 PM and was divided into two halves. In the first half, Yundi Li passionately performed Schubert’s Piano Sonata in A major and Chopin’s Piano Sonata No. 3 in B minor.
Under soft, elegant lighting, his fair fingers glided gracefully across the black and white keys. The audience sat in complete silence, fully absorbed in Yundi Li’s masterful technique and the heavenly soundscape he created.

In the second half, Yundi Li performed Rachmaninoff’s Études-Tableaux and the Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor. With his exceptional artistry, he delivered a spectacular musical feast, captivating the audience, who listened intently and were completely immersed in the performance.

After the two halves concluded, the audience was reluctant to leave, their enthusiastic applause calling for an encore! To satisfy the fans’ heartfelt requests, Yundi Li returned to the stage. With nimble fingers and beautiful tones, the hall fell into complete silence, every note enchanting the listeners. Even the reporter couldn’t help but become a fan, immersed alongside the audience, savoring every moment of the captivating encore.
After the encore, the applause continued without end. The audience was thrilled, and representatives along with two adorable young pianists presented flowers to the international pianist Yundi Li in appreciation of his outstanding performance.