

Documentary · Music
Overview
A concert by contemporary instrumental musician, Yanni, recorded live at the Herodes Atticus Theatre in Athens on 25 Sep 1993.
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Yanni
Yanni
Himself
Yanni
Himself
Charlie Adams
Charlie Adams
Drums
Charlie Adams
Drums
Karen Briggs
Karen Briggs
Violin
Karen Briggs
Violin
Michael "Kalani" Bruno
Michael "Kalani" Bruno
Percussion
Michael "Kalani" Bruno
Percussion
Ric Fierabracci
Ric Fierabracci
Bass
Ric Fierabracci
Bass
Julie Homi
Julie Homi
Keyboards
Julie Homi
Keyboards
Bradley Joseph
Bradley Joseph
Keyboards
Bradley Joseph
Keyboards
Darlene Koldenhoven
Darlene Koldenhoven
Vocals on "Aria"
Darlene Koldenhoven
Vocals on "Aria"


Tamara Lynn Davis
Tamara Lynn Davis
Vocals on "Aria"
Tamara Lynn Davis
Vocals on "Aria"
Shardad Rohani
Shardad Rohani
Violin Duet on "Within Attraction"
Shardad Rohani
Violin Duet on "Within Attraction"
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