BIOGRAPHY
Ludovico Einaudi is a renowned Italian composer and pianist known worldwide. Born on November 23, 1955 in Turin, Italy, Einaudi began playing the piano at the age of two, before continuing his composition studies in Milan and Paris at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music, where he was a student of the famous Luciano Berio.
Early in his career, he created music for theater, dance, and cinema. However, it was his solo career that brought him international recognition, with albums such as "Le Onde" (1996), inspired by Virginia Woolf's novel "The Waves," and "Eden Roc" (1999). The solo album "I Giorni" (2001), inspired by a trip to Africa, is one of his most well-known works.
Compilations of his works have been used in numerous films and commercials, further contributing to his popularity. In fact, Einaudi is the first classical artist to reach the top 15 of the UK's bestselling albums chart.
Ludovico Einaudi is also known for his involvement in environmental projects. In 2016, in collaboration with Greenpeace, he performed a recital on a floating platform in the Arctic to raise awareness for the protection of the region.
Overall, Einaudi's music stands out for its unique style which blends classical, rock, electronic, and world folklore. His compositions, characterized by their simplicity without being simplistic, have captivated audiences of all ages and backgrounds.