Ludovico Einaudi (View Discography)

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Italian pianist Ludovico Einaudi has been captivating audiences for the best part of two decades with his beautifully delicate and minimal arrangements, many of which have become soundtrack staples. Celebrating his increasingly popular output, Islands: Essential Einaudi compiles the Milan Conservatory graduate's most recognizable pieces, with material from his first solo piano record, Le Onde ("Questa Notte") right up to 2009's synth-based Nightbook (the gothic cello-led title track), alongside the brand-new "The Earth Prelude" and two of his contributions to the small screen. Einaudi's signature sound may be a little too sedate for those who like their neo-classical music a little more rousing, but Islands' ability to stir up emotions with just a few chords shows that his works are far from easy listening fodder. ~ Jon O'Brien

Tracks

1. Excerpt
2. The The Earth Prelude
3. Le (Excerpt)
4. Nightbook
5. Excerpt
6. Dietro Casa (Nearby Home)
7. Fairytale
8. Nuvole Bianche (White Clouds)
9. Passaggio (Passage)
10. Primavera (Spring)
11. Nefeli
12. Questa Notte (Tonight)
13. Berlin Song
14. Melodia Africana 3