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EINAUDI, Ludovico

Composer website

Born Nov. 23, 1955

  • This composer often goes by just his first name, “Ludovico.”
  • Ludovico was educated at Milan Conservatory, where he studied with Luciano Berio.
  • He composed scores for films including Doctor Zhivago (2002) and Sotto falso nome (2004)1
  • His compositions have been used in other films as well, including Black Swan, Grace of Monaco, The Book Thief and J. Edgar.2

“A unique musical alchemy that draws on elements of classical, rock, electronica and world musics.”

A description of Ludovico’s style, from Ludovico Einaudi: Portrait, Angèle Dubeau & La Pietà, Analekta 8738, CD, 2015.

Sources

  1. “About Ludovico Einaudi,” Evolution Promotion, accessed September 17, 2019, http://evolutionpromotion.com/ludovicoeinaudi/.
  2. James Manheim, “Ludovico Einaudi: Divenire,” AllMusic, accessed September 17, 2019, https://www.allmusic.com/album/divenire-mw0000788872.

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