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00:00:00 Primavera 00:07:19 Una mattina 00:10:47 I Giorni 00:17:07 Le Onde 00:22:17 Corale 00:24:18 Canzone Popolare 00:25:14 Corale Solo 00:29:27 Questa Notte 00:35:17 Luce 00:42:14 Brothers 00:47:20 L’ultima Volta 00:51:23 Discovery at Night 00:56:36 Indaco 01:02:35 L’origine nascosta 01:06:09 Nuvole bianche 01:11:57 Nightbook 01:16:32 Two Trees 01:23:54 Walk 01:26:40 Waterways 01:31:07 Reverie 01:36:11 Experience

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Ludovico Einaudi: The Composer Who Redefined Modern Classical Music

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Ludovico Einaudi (born November 23, 1955) is an Italian pianist and composer whose minimalist, emotive style has made him one of the most influential contemporary classical artists of the 21st century. Blending classical, ambient, pop, and world music influences, his compositions are known for their haunting beauty, simplicity, and emotional depth.

From concert halls to film soundtracks, Einaudi’s music has reached a global audience, making him a rare crossover success in modern classical music.

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Early Life & Musical Beginnings

Childhood & Education

• Born in Turin, Italy, into a family of intellectuals (his father was a publisher, and his grandfather, Luigi Einaudi, was Italy’s second president).
• Began playing piano at a young age, later studying at the Conservatorio Verdi in Milan under composer Luciano Berio, a pioneer of avant-garde classical music.
• Initially composed in a modernist, experimental style before shifting toward minimalism.

Early Career (1980s–1990s)

• Composed for ballet and theater, including works for Luciana Savignano and Andrea Liberovici.
• Released his debut solo album, Time Out (1988), which still had avant-garde influences.
• Gained wider recognition with Le Onde (1996), inspired by Virginia Woolf’s The Waves, marking his shift toward minimalist piano compositions.

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Musical Style & Influences

Einaudi’s music is often described as “neo-classical,” “minimalist,” or “contemporary classical,” but he resists strict categorization.

Key Characteristics

• Repetitive, meditative motifs – Simple yet deeply expressive melodies.
• Cinematic atmosphere – Often compared to film scores (which he later embraced).
• Blend of acoustic & electronic – Uses synthesizers, strings, and percussion alongside piano.
• Influences:
• Classical: Erik Satie, Philip Glass, Arvo Pärt
• Rock & Pop: Radiohead, Pink Floyd
• World Music: African rhythms, folk melodies

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Major Works & Career Highlights

Iconic Albums

1. Le Onde (1996) – Breakthrough album, featuring the famous title track.
2. Divenire (2006) – Introduced orchestral layers; includes “Primavera” and “Fly.”
3. Nightbook (2009) – More electronic experimentation.
4. In a Time Lapse (2013) – Features “Experience,” later viral on TikTok.
5. Elements (2015) – Inspired by nature; includes “Nuvole Bianche.”
6. Seven Days Walking (2019) – A 7-volume project exploring variations on recurring themes.

Film & TV Scores

• The Intouchables (2011) – “Fly” and “Una Mattina” became synonymous with the film.
• Nomadland (2020) – Contributed to the Oscar-winning soundtrack.
• Doctor Zhivago (2002 miniseries) – First major TV score.
• This Is England (2006) – Used “Divenire.”

Live Performances & Tours

• Known for mesmerizing live shows, often in unconventional venues (glaciers, deserts, historical sites).
• “Einaudi Undiscovered” (2023) – A tour revisiting early works.

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Cultural Impact & Legacy

Streaming & Viral Success

• “Experience” went viral on TikTok, used in dramatic slow-motion videos.
• “Nuvole Bianche” is one of the most-streamed contemporary classical pieces.

Influence on Modern Music

• Inspired artists like Ólafur Arnalds, Nils Frahm, and Hania Rani.
• Bridged the gap between classical purists and mainstream listeners.

Awards & Recognition

• Classic BRIT Award (2016) for Elements.
• Soundtrack awards for The Intouchables and Nomadland.

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Personal Life & Philosophy

• Lives in a converted wine cellar in Milan.
• Environmental activism – Played on a floating platform in the Arctic to raise awareness of climate change (2016).
• On his music: “I try to tell stories with notes instead of words.”

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Discography (Selected Works)

Ludovico Einaudi has redefined contemporary classical music by making it accessible, emotional, and deeply personal. Whether through his solo piano works, film scores, or breathtaking live performances, his music continues to resonate across generations.

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Discography

Studio albums

• Time Out (various instruments; experimental) (1988)
• Stanze (harp) (1992)
• Salgari (various instruments; ballet) (1995)
• Le Onde (piano) (1996)
• Eden Roc (piano and strings) (1999)
• I Giorni (piano) (2001)
• Diario Mali (piano, kora) (2003)
• Una Mattina (piano, cello) (2004)
• Divenire (piano, string orchestra, electronic) (2006)
• Nightbook (piano, electronic) (2009)
• In a Time Lapse (piano, electronic) (2013)
• Taranta Project (piano, electronic, orchestra, cello, kora) (2015)
• Elements (piano, electronic, orchestra) (2015)
• Seven Days Walking (piano, violin, viola, cello) (2019)
• 12 Songs from Home (piano) (2020)
• Underwater (piano) (2022)
• The Summer Portraits (piano, string orchestra) (2025)

Live albums

• La Scala Concert 03.03.03 (2003)
• Live in Berlin (2007)
• iTunes Festival: London 2007 (2007)
• Live in Prague (2009)
• The Royal Albert Hall Concert (2010)
• La notte della Taranta 2010 (2011)
• iTunes Festival: London 2013 (2013)
• In a Time Lapse Tour (2014)
• Elements, Special Tour Edition (2016)

Compilations

• Echoes: The Einaudi Collection (2003)
• I primi capolavori (2010)
• Islands: Essential Einaudi (2011)
• Einaudi Essentiel (2012)
• Undiscovered (2020)
• Cinema (2021)
• Moments of Peace (2023)
• Music of Care (2023)
• Undiscovered II (2023)

Remixes

• Table Vs Ludovico Einaudi (2002)
• Elements, Remixes (2016)

Singles

• “Ultimi Fuochi” (1998)
• “Blusound” (2001)
• “Night” (2015)
• “Elements” (2015)
• “Drop” (2015)
• “Elegy for the Arctic” (2016)
• “Luminous” (2021)
• “Rose Bay” (2024)

With Whitetree

• Cloudland (2009)

Film and television scores

• Treno di panna (Director: Andrea De Carlo) (1988)
• Da qualche parte in città (Director: Michele Sordillo) (1994)
• Acquario (Director: Michele Sordillo) (1996)
• Aprile (Director: Nanni Moretti) (1998)
• Giorni dispari (Director: Dominick Tambasco) (1998)
• Fuori dal mondo (Director: Giuseppe Piccioni) (1999)
• La vita altrui (Director: Michele Sordillo) (2000)
• Un delitto impossibile (Director: Antonio Luigi Grimaldi) (2000)
• Le parole di mio padre (Director: Francesca Comencini) (2001)
• Alexandreia (Director: Maria Iliou) (2001)
• Luce dei miei occhi (Director: Giuseppe Piccioni) – Italian music award for best film score (2002)
• Doctor Zhivago (TV mini-series, Director: Giacomo Campiotti) (2002)
• Sotto falso nome (Director: Roberto Andò) – Prize for the best film music at Avignon Film Festival 2004 (2004)
• Mission: Saturn (2004)
• This Is England (Director: Shane Meadows) (2006)
• This Is England ’86 (Director: Shane Meadows) (2010)
• Stargate Universe – Pathogen (2010)
• Sangandaan – Landas ng Buhay (2010)
• I’m Still Here (Director: Casey Affleck) (2010)
• Das Ende ist mein Anfang – German film (2010)
• Black Swan trailer (Director: Darren Aronofsky) (2010)
• This Is England ’88 (Director: Shane Meadows) (2011)
• Intouchables – (Director: Olivier Nakache & Eric Toledano) (2011)
• Primavera – (Gary Speed RIP Documentary: Sport Wales) (2011)
• J. Edgar – (Director: Clint Eastwood) (2012)
• Derek (pilot episode) – (Director: Ricky Gervais) (2012)
• The Water Diviner – (Director: Russell Crowe) (2014)
• Mommy – (Director: Xavier Dolan) (2014)
• This Is England ’90 – (Director: Shane Meadows) (2015)
• The Third Murder – (Director: Hirokazu Koreeda) (2017)
• The Father – (Director: Florian Zeller) (2020)
• Nomadland – (Director: Chloé Zhao) (2020)
• Cosmos: Possible Worlds – (TV series, director: Ann Druyan; episode: “The Sacrifice of Cassini”, score by Alan Silvestri) (2020)