Yanni Voices Live | From The Forum In Acapulco

A historic night where classical mastery met raw vocal talent under the Mexican stars.

Ender Thomas takes this gentle, reflective melody and infuses it with a passionate, rhythmic Latin flair that perfectly fits the Acapulco atmosphere.

A dynamic singer and dancer who brought energy to tracks like "Change" and "Kill Me with Your Love".

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Following a four-year hiatus from public performance, world-renowned composer and pianist Yanni made a triumphant return to the stage, embarking on a bold new artistic direction. This comeback was punctuated by a spectacular concert filmed in early 2009 at the in Acapulco, Mexico . The resulting television special, DVD, and CD release, "Yanni Voices: Live from the Forum in Acapulco," not only marked a significant evolution in Yanni's sound but also introduced a new generation of vocalists to his immense global audience.

Classic Yanni tracks were reimagined with beautiful Spanish lyrics. For instance, the high-octane instrumental "Duende" was transformed into a passionate vocal piece, and his iconic song "Aria" was adapted into "Omaggio," a breathtaking operatic duet between Nathan Pacheco and Chloe Lowery. Tracklist and Highlights

While the focus of the tour was undoubtedly on the new vocal elements, Yanni did not alienate his longtime instrumental fans. "Live from the Forum in Acapulco" still features the jaw-dropping solos and intricate musicianship that define a Yanni concert. A historic night where classical mastery met raw

Production Context of Voices — Acapulco Voices — Live from the Forum in Acapulco was recorded during a concert at Forum Mundo Imperial (Acapulco, Mexico). The choice of location aligns with Yanni’s strategy of presenting concerts at visually striking, culturally resonant sites. The production aimed to create a commercially viable live video and album, expanding his audience by emphasizing song-based material and vocalists. Key production considerations included live sound capture of an amplified orchestra and band, mixing instrumental and vocal balance, camera coverage for a concert film, and post-production editing for both audio and video releases.

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Partnering with legendary producer Rick Wake, he realized that many of his most famous, soaring instrumental melodies perfectly mimicked the natural range of the human voice. Instead of writing traditional pop songs, Yanni took his existing classical-crossover arrangements and built human vocals into the arrangements. The Four "Voices" (The video ends with a shot of the

—who brought new life to classic compositions like "Santorini" and "Tribute". A New Chapter: The "Voices" Project

Upon release, the concert polarized Yanni’s fan base.

A stunning duet by Chloe Lowery and Ender Thomas.