Born in Turin in 1955, Einaudi had an early introduction to music. His mother, also a pianist, would play to him as a young child, igniting what has become a significant and illustrious career. Einaudi studied at the
Conservatorio Verdi in Milan, graduating with a diploma in composition and later under the tutorage of celebrated composer Luciano Berio. In 1982 he gained a scholarship to the Tanglewood Music Festival which exposed him to new ideas like minimalism, world music influences and aspects of pop music.
His composing career began with several chamber and orchestral compositions, which were performed at important international venues. In the mid-eighties, he began to search for a freer and more personal musical language, exploring this in a successful series of dance and multimedia works, and later on the piano with his own ensemble.
Although Einaudi would prefer not to be labeled as any particular type of genre, the music he writes today is a fusion of eclectic styles that combine to create his individual sound – ambient, meditative and often introspective, incorporating elements of minimalist avant-garde, contemporary pop and world music.
He has made a significant impact in the film world, his distinctive style earning him four international awards including Italian Best Film Score award in 2002 for his work on Luce Die Miei Occhi.
His music speaks directly to a wide audience: his best-selling CDs remain high in the classical charts, and his piano recitals sell out the major concert halls in the UK, Italy and beyond. 2007 saw the welcome release of Einaudi's seventh studio album, titled
Divenire, where he is accompanied by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic.
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