Yanni - Live at the Acropolis

Actors: Yanni, Charlie Adams, Bradley Joseph, Karen Briggs, Michael "kalani" Bruno
Studio: RCA
Category: DVD

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 58 reviews
Sales Rank: 10540

Format: Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Live, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6

MPN: D82116-9D
ISBN: 6305781427
UPC: 010058211693
EAN: 9786305781424
ASIN: 6305781427

Theatrical Release Date: March 2, 1994
Release Date: February 22, 2000
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4 out of 5 stars A Magical Night at the Acropolis    January 5, 2009
Bryan A. Pfleeger (Metairie, Louisiana United States)
Our enjoyment of music is based on many things: a mood, a feeling , a remembrance. I am not a real fan of New Age music but this concert has always interested me. I first saw it on VHS right after it came out and while not real thrilled thought it had potential.

I was reintroduced to the show when it was released on DVD. A friend said that I had to experience it and so I watched it one night and was more impressed than I had been on that night 15 years ago when I first saw it. Time changes us I guess I'm more open to this type of music than I was then.

Performed at the Herod Atticus Theatre at the foot of the Acropolis the show is a marvel of music and lighting. The music sometimes gentle sometimes bombastic feels right in this great venue. Yanni spends much of the time at the grand piano letting the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra take over many of the synthesized parts of the arrangements. The orchestra conducted by Shardad Rohani fills in the spaces in the prog rock format giving the music a fullness that fills the theatre.

There are highlights from his band also:a great drum solo by Charlie Adams, driving percussion by Michael Bruno and fiery violin solos by Karen Briggs.

While Yanni may not be to everyone's taste this is a good way to spend a couple of hours listening to music which you may not hear too often. Who knows you may even be taken aback by the experience. Recommended.


5 out of 5 stars The best of Yanni's live music!    November 11, 2008
D.L.
I first caught this film in 1994 on PBS and have loved it ever since. It grabs your attention from the very first notes played by world-renown keyboardist Bradley Joseph and drummer Charlie Adams in the song "Santorini". Every song is highly orchestrated, some upbeat, others soft and mellow, but each one just as jaw-dropping as the last. Shardad Rohani does an amazing job conducting the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, as well as dueling violins with Karen Briggs in the song "Within Attraction". All of Yanni's live concerts are wonderful utilizing some of the greatest musicians in the world, but I have to say that this concert is his best and will live on in infamy. Its no wonder why it is the second best-selling concert film of all time. I seriously don't think he can ever top it.


5 out of 5 stars BIG FAN    June 27, 2008
Timothy A (Georgia, USA)
Still the best video of Yanni playing live. I used to have on vhs, but it messed up. So I upgraded. ;)


5 out of 5 stars Outstanding concert in my opinion    May 28, 2008
Jo Ann Lyle (East Texas)
I have only seen Yanni Live At The Acropolis between 50 and 100 times; so I don't know whether I would become tired of it. In my opinion the entire performance is perfect!!!


5 out of 5 stars If you like Yanni    March 27, 2008
Murphy E. Smith
I am not a particularly a Yanni fan however, I think he is talented. I bought this for one of my friends for her birthday and she loved it.