Yanni - Santorini -

: Yanni has a personal fondness for the name; he even named a panda Santorini .

: Despite its fame as an orchestral piece, it was originally composed using synthesizers because Yanni could not yet afford a full orchestra . Yanni - Santorini

: Recorded at the Herod Atticus Theatre in Athens with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, this version transformed Yanni into a global superstar . : Yanni has a personal fondness for the

is widely considered one of Yanni's most iconic and powerful compositions, serving as a soaring instrumental tribute to the volcanic Greek island of the same name . It is most famous for its performance during the "Live at the Acropolis" concert in 1993, which remains one of the best-selling music videos of all time . Artistic Concept and Inspiration is widely considered one of Yanni's most iconic