Einaudi: I Giorni

Ludovico Einaudi is the world’s most popular composer, and the source of hundreds of instantly familiar themes used in films, TV, advertising and synch activity (recent credits include American Airlines, This Is England ’86 and Black Swan). His music is playing somewhere in the world and being heard by a listener 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. He is also the only classical artist who sells the most sheet music in the UK, coming a close 3rd behind Adele and Mumford and Sons in total sheet music sales. Einaudi sells out massive tours across Europe every year, and “Islands” is the first time that all of his best known material will appear on one destination purchase collection, targeted to reach as wide an audience as possible.

Ludovico Einaudi is the world’s most popular composer, and the source of hundreds of instantly familiar themes used in films, TV, advertising and synch activity (recent credits include American Airlines, This Is England ’86 and Black Swan). His music is playing somewhere in the world and being heard by a listener 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. He is also the only classical artist who sells the most sheet music in the UK, coming a close 3rd behind Adele and Mumford and Sons in total sheet music sales. Einaudi sells out massive tours across Europe every year, and “Islands” is the first time that all of his best known material will appear on one destination purchase collection, targeted to reach as wide an audience as possible.

Christine Rayner plays Ludovico Einaudi’s music for solo piano in aid of UK Cancer Charities and Research. The calming influence of the pieces selected for this collection create a sanctuary in which the stresses of daily life have no place.

“On first hearing the beautiful Le Onde by Ludovico Einaudi in 2009 I was captivated. This piece touched me deeply, and playing his music has since become a vital part of my life.

The calming influence of many of Einaudi’s works creates for me a sanctuary in which the stresses of daily life have no place. His music would undoubtedly have inspired and uplifted me during the dark months of my chemotherapy eleven years ago, and I regret that it was unknown to me at that time.

With this in mind, I humbly present my selected pieces from Einaudi’s past albums as a compilation intended to offer the listener a restful hour of peace, calm and relaxation.”

At least £1 per copy sold will be Gift-Aid donated to UK Cancer Charities. Donations from sales will also go to directly help fund Prof. Roy Bicknell’s research into alternative treatments to chemotherapy.

“It’s very nice when music can help other people and I wish all the best to Christine Rayner’s beautiful project.” Ludovico Einaudi

Ludovico Einaudi’s ‘Nightbook’ tour in 2010 was an unqualified success. Following on the heels of his massive studio album, the lineup included a full string ensemble and some extra instruments too, providing a sensitive backdrop to Ludovico’s entrancing piano style.

The crowning height of the tour was the London concert, at the Royal Albert Hall. Here, the full theatricality of presentation could be exploited; the musicians arriving onstage from all compass points, playing in procession, the whole concert captured on DVD.

But, theatrical though it may be, the set makes for a delightful listen, available on a double CD set.

The 2CD set and the DVD are available separately; the DVD is the only available concert footage of Einaudi on the format.

This new ‘live’ double album with DVD captures one of the most exciting moments of the ‘Nightbook’ tour, a mammoth 60 date concert schedule (Europe & United States) culminating in a spectacular evening at the Royal Albert Hall on the 2nd March 2010.

Includes new arrangements from Einaudi’s repertoire including ‘Berlin Song’ and ‘Tu sei’ (previously unreleased from ‘Nightbook’ except as a bonus track with iTunes).

The 2 CD set comes with a DVD that is the first of Einaudi’s career.

The perfect gift for the dedicated fan or anyone discovering Enaudi’s music for the first time.