Einaudi

Ludovico Einaudi (born 23 November 1955) is an Italian pianist and composer known for minimalist, contemporary classical music that blends piano with strings and subtle electronic textures.

Born in Turin, he began piano at six and studied law at the University of Turin before pursuing music more seriously, later studying composition in Milan with Luciano Berio.

Einaudi’s music is characterized by repetitive melodic figures, clear harmonic progressions, and restrained dynamics. His work often emphasizes atmosphere and immediacy, appealing to both concert audiences and listeners in film, television, and media.

Notable albums include Le Onde (1996), I giorni (2001), and Divenire (2006). The 2004 album Una Mattina contains the widely recognized title track, and his music gained broader fame when featured in the film The Intouchables (2011).

Since the 2000s, Einaudi has released numerous recordings and performed internationally, contributing to the popularization of contemporary classical and neoclassical music. His work is frequently described as minimalist or piano-led ambient music.