| Born on November 23, 1955 in Turin, Italy, | | | | Ludovico Einaudi's music is often referred to as |
| Ludovico Einaudi was the child of a musician. His | | | | minimalist. It doesn't fit into the strict definition of |
| mother was a pianist who played for him while he | | | | "minimalism" but it does include rather simple |
| was a youngster. Her piano playing incited his early | | | | melodies without the need for ornate and heavy |
| love for the piano. | | | | orchestration. Minimalist works have traditionally |
| Not only did he have talent for playing music, he | | | | been called "elegant and open" and these words |
| was also gifted at composing it. He attended the | | | | describe Einaudi's trademark style. |
| Conservatoria Verdi in Milan where he formally | | | | His work has taken him around the world which |
| studied composing. He received his diploma with a | | | | has allowed him to be influenced by an array of |
| focus in composition in 1982. Following his | | | | global cultures. The different cultures have inspired |
| graduation, he studied with Luciano Berio and was | | | | him and have therefore been reflected in his |
| then awarded a scholarship to the Tanglewood | | | | work. Many of his pieces have been inspired by |
| Music Festival. | | | | travels to his beloved Africa and Mali. He has also |
| During the 1980's, Einaudi began to be influenced | | | | been inspired by literature such as Virginia Woolf's |
| by the popular music that was all around him. This | | | | novel "The Waves". |
| affected the character of his harmony, giving it | | | | In 1996, his first solo album 'Le Donde' was |
| twists of freedom, personality and depth. | | | | released. It features him as pianist and quickly |
| It was at this time that he became interested in | | | | became a best seller in both Italy and Britain. |
| collaborative musical ventures and began to work | | | | Other popular recordings include "Una Mattina" |
| in conjunction with dance, video and theater. He | | | | which was released by Universal Records in 2004 |
| has composed for ballet productions as well as | | | | and "Divenire" which was released by Decca in |
| the musical scores for film. | | | | 2007. |
| These endeavors, which included compositions for | | | | Ludovico's career has not only included |
| Sul filo di Orfeo ballet in 1984, The Wild Man in | | | | compositions and recordings, but live |
| 1990, the Emperor in 1991, and Time-out in 1988, | | | | performances, as well. He is passionate about his |
| enhanced his personal musical signature. | | | | music and cares about how it affects his audience. |
| His work with cinema and television sound tracks | | | | At fifty-four years old, Einaudi continues to |
| has been quite successful. His performances and | | | | develop his musical genius that was sparked by |
| compositions have been quite well received and | | | | listening to his mother's piano. He currently lives in |
| have been rewarded with accolades and awards. | | | | Italy on a vineyard. |