Film
The film version of Yanni Live at the Acropolis, released in 1994, was broadcast throughout the U.S. on public television and was one of the top fundraising subjects for PBS. It was seen in 65 countries by half a billion people, and has almost continuously remained on the charts since its release. It is also the second best-selling music video of all time, selling more than 7 million copies worldwide.
The video production received an Emmy nomination in 1994 for "Outstanding Individual Achievement in Lighting Direction (Electronic) for a Drama Series, Variety Series, Miniseries or a Special". This accomplishment was credited to Lee Rose (lighting director/designer), Richard Ocean (lighting director/designer), and David 'Gurn' Kaniski (lighting director/designer).
Katie Tamms of Allmovie writes, "Before a sold-out crowd on September 24, 1993, new age musical artist Yanni, accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, performed the first of three historic concerts at the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. Himself a native of Kalamata, Greece, Yanni had returned to perform in his homeland after more than 20 years in America. This video production, headed by award-winning director George Veras, includes a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the live video, as well as backstage interviews with Yanni and some of his musical entourage."
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