Talk:Yundi/GA2

GA review

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Nominator: EleniXDD (talk · contribs) 08:35, 3 June 2025 (UTC)

Reviewer: LastJabberwocky (talk · contribs) 18:31, 18 April 2026 (UTC)

Hi, happy to pick up your nomination! I see you have a cleanup template ("This article may be written from a fan's point of view, rather than a neutral point of view"), but I do not plan to quickfail the article and try to provide suggestions for improvement (if needed). —LastJabberwocky (Rrarr) 18:31, 18 April 2026 (UTC)

Thank you for the help and detailed feedback. Much appreciated, EleniXDD※Talk 06:48, 20 April 2026 (UTC)

Thank you for you work and your patience with GA format. I have no further sufgestions, promoting! —LastJabberwocky (Rrarr) 08:58, 25 April 2026 (UTC)

Copyright, sources and images

• all green Y
• All images have fair use rationale, either self-uploaded or uploaded under GNU Free Documentation License from Polish archives Y
• Are you sure china wiki profile is reliable? Per WP:RSPWP wikipedia itself isn't reliable Fixed
• Do we have access to first-hand link to The International Piano review instead of prestonmusic store?

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I just did a source hunt. The first-hand link to The International Piano review is either broken or paywalled.EleniXDD※Talk 07:57, 20 April 2026 (UTC)

• There are two instances where images barely squeeze into the article and obstruct readability. 2018 and 2016, as well as 2010 and 2013 images are pretty similar and close in age. I would remove 2016 and move 2018 in its place; and remove 2013, but it's up to you Fixed

Prose

• At age three, he was so enchanted by an accordion performance at a shopping mall that he refused to leave. His parents subsequently bought him an accordion; he studied with Tan Jianmin, a local music teacher, he learned the instrument so quickly ----> At age three, he was so enchanted by an accordion performance at a shopping mall that he refused to leave, and his parents subsequently bought him an accordion. He studied with Tan Jianmin, a local music teacher, learning the instrument so quickly Fixed
• Since then, he has collaborated with leading orchestras worldwide, including the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra,[16] the Leipzig Gewandhausorchester, Mahler Chamber Orchestra, and Philharmonia Orchestra. ----> Since then, he has collaborated with such international orchestras as the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra,[16] the Leipzig Gewandhausorchester, Mahler Chamber Orchestra, and Philharmonia Orchestra. Note: There are leading orchestras but the source doesn't say so Fixed
• 16th (Gramophone) ref has an author Bryce Morrison Fixed
• recording exclusively for DG until 2008 Need a citation for this statement Fixed
• His first album Yundi Li: Chopin was first released in Japan selling 200,000 copies. What was the release date? When it was released internationally, if it did? Fixed

• Critics wrote, "The famed Chinese pianist's slip up steals the show, but his Chopin is still stellar", "that's the nature of live music, and perfection is boring", and "it gave me even greater admiration, on many levels, for everyone involved […] In the temple to the arts, I was witnessing a moment of pure civility, decency and camaraderie, and was given a reminder that the gods are, in fact, human, and all the more heroic for that. ----> Limelight reviewer deemed the performance to be a stellar interpretation of Chopin and a "reminder that the gods are, in fact, human, and all the more heroic for that". Fixed
• Chopin world tour, including Germany, Russia, and the United States -----> Chopin world tour encompassing Germany, Russia, and the United States Fixed
• Just checking; did anything notable happened in the history of Yundi Art Museum since its opening? Fixed
• In 2019, Yundi signed with Warner Classics.[64] He released a new album on its label, Chopin's Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2, in 2020. In this recording, he conducts the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra from the piano bench.[65] This album was chosen by Donald Vroon of the American Record Guide as one of the "Best of 2020". ----> In 2019, Yundi signed with Warner Classics, releasing his next album, Chopin's Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2, in 2020. The recording contains performance by the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Yundi from the piano bench.[65] It was chosen by Donald Vroon of the American Record Guide as one of the "Best of 2020". Fixed
• I would move Prostitute controversy here to fix chronology, explain the comeback tour and not emphasize the event in a separate section per WP:CSECTION Fixed
• Yundi embarked on his comeback tour, 2023 Australia Coming Back Tour: YUNDI Plays Mozart The Sonata Project 1 in 2023, two years after he was blacklisted in China for alleged solicitation of prostitutes.[68] At his performance in Adelaide, Yundi performed Chopin's Nocturne in E Flat Major as an encore. Yundi's comeback tour was regarded as excellent and successful. ----> Yundi embarked on his 2023 comeback tour in Australia, titled 2023 Australia Coming Back Tour: YUNDI Plays Mozart The Sonata Project 1. At his performance in Adelaide, Yundi performed Chopin's Nocturne in E Flat Major as an encore.[68] Yundi's comeback tour was regarded by Pizzicato magazine as excellent and successful. Fixed
• The album "Mozart: The Sonata Project - Salzburg" has received rave reviews from Bryce Morrison and Norman Lebrecht, among others Do we have references for other rave reviews? Fixed
• His Carnegie Hall return after nine years sold out. ----> During his tour he performed a sold-out show at Carnegie Hall, nine years after his previous appearance at Carnegie. Fixed
• Do we have any coverage of Yundi's Monument at Shenzhen Arts School to justify the use of illustration? Fixed
  • Considering his importance, is there more notable memorabilia of him covered by reliable source (e.g., coins, marks, statues, etc)? Didn't find anything except the monument at arts school
• Do we have more coverage of him as a foodie to solidify its importance in the musician's article.  Done
• Found coverage for 2009 that the article lacks; let me know whether you can access the source in any way. (Lee, H. (2009, Feb 10). Pianist yundi li back after 6 years to give recitals. The Korea Times Retrieved from https://www.proquest.com/newspapers/pianist-yundi-li-back-after-6-years-give-recitals/docview/1991564484/se-2) Fixed

Final comments

I the prose now in better shape, and the article includes all the important details that can be findable. As the last thing, I suggest expanding the lead section at the top of the article with 2021 controversy, expulsion out Chinese music association, and his return in 2023. Fixed

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@LastJabberwocky: Thank you so much for the detailed reviews and suggestions. I have addressed all mentioned above. Please let me know if there are further ones. Once again, thank you so much for the effort and help offered.EleniXDD※Talk 13:49, 24 April 2026 (UTC)

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