Yiruma in concert
FANS of contemporary classical music will be thrilled to hear that South Korean pianist Yiruma will be playing at Resorts World Genting for the very first time. The Genting Live With Yiruma concert, taking place tomorrow at the Arena of Stars, will see Yiruma and his piano take fans on a melodious journey full of character and emotion.
Yiruma’s musical journey began at the age of 5 with his fascination for the piano. At 10, he moved to the United Kingdom to pursue his passion for music at the Purcell School of Music.
Graduating in 1997, Yiruma attended King’s College, University of London to further pursue his aspirations for music and composition. In 2001, he released his first album Love Scene. With friendly melodies joined by his professional performance based on classical music, his soft and mellow musical style gained great interest from the public.
Yiruma went on to release his second album First Love (2001), which included his No. 1 hit River Flows In You. Riding an unprecedented wave of popularity in healing and sentimental music, Yiruma has released numerous albums that encompass elements of both contemporary and classical music. His videos on YouTube have reached over one billion views, a strong indication of his worldwide popularity and appeal.
His simple, yet melodic and emotional pieces resonate well with listeners around the world who have been moved by his music. Yiruma has also found success on the international live stage. In 2012 he made an appearance on German TV show Wilkommen Bei Carmen Nebel and in the following year, he held solo concerts in Poland and Russia.
In 2014 and 2015, his concerts in Singapore sold-out to an audience of over 5,000.
In 2016 and 2017, Yiruma continued his successful world tour across Australia, China and the United
States, where his concerts at New York’s Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera House sold out in just a month.
This September, Yiruma returns to Malaysia after a successful concert in 2017, bringing his emotive melodies and musical flair to thrill audiences in Genting.
Tickets: RM188 to RM558 with additional RM3.80 processing fee. Call 03-2718 1118.