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“A little bit of fear means you are doing something worth doing--you are stretching...You are going outside your immediate grasp.”

Quote by Yanni

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Yanni, born Georgios Theodorou, is a renowned Greek pianist and composer. He was born on November 14, 1954, in Crete, Greece. Yanni is known for his unique musical style and global music performances, blending elements of classical, jazz, and world music. His music is loved by audiences worldwide, and he has won numerous music awards. more

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