Posts tagged as "italy"

Best Ludovico Einaudi – 5 Essential Albums

June 11, 2021

The ‘godfather’ of neo-classical music, Ludovico Einaudi’s expressive and accessible style of romantic minimalism has inspired countless pianists and composers the world over. Composing from his home in Milano, Italy, Einaudi’s artisanal melodies have provided the perfect accompaniment to millions of rainy days and sentimental moments. Here are ZoneOut’s top 5 essential albums by Ludovico […]

Redi Hasa Interview – The Stolen Cello

September 15, 2020

Redi Hasa is best known to global audiences as the cellist for Italian composer Ludovico Einaudi. Hasa’s cello can be heard on Einaudi’s ambitious Seven Days Walking project. As a young man Redi Hasa was caught up in the Albanian conflict of the early 90s. He would go on to find a new life in Italy with […]

Einaudi Undiscovered – A New Collection of Hidden Gems and Unreleased Tracks

August 18, 2020

Groundbreaking composer and pianist Ludovico Einaudi has announced his new collection, Einaudi Undiscovered (Decca Records). The album features a selection of hidden gems, highlights and previously unreleased tracks, personally selected by Ludovico Einaudi from throughout his 25-year career. Order the exclusive blue vinyl edition of Einaudi Undiscovered via Classics Direct EINAUDI UNDISCOVERED Einaudi Undiscovered includes live performances […]

Ennio Morricone, Italian film composer (1928-2020)

July 7, 2020

Italian film composer Ennio Morricone has died at the age of 91. During an extraordinary professional career which spanned more than six decades, Morricone composed over 500 scores for cinema and television and over 100 original musical works. He is one of only two film composers in history to have received the honorary Academy Award […]

'12 Songs From Home' – Einaudi's Home Recordings from Lockdown

May 8, 2020

Ludovico Einaudi has released a 12-track digital collection, 12 Songs From Home, recorded at his home in Italy on his own upright piano while on lockdown. The collection’s artwork was drawn by Einaudi, and the tracks were recorded using the composer’s iPhone. Ludivico Einaudi – 12 Songs From Home is out now to stream Discover […]

Federico Albanese – The Lantern – Single & Mercury KX Signing

April 14, 2020

Italian pianist and composer Federico Albanese has released his latest single ‘The Lantern’, and announced his signing to UK record label Mercury KX. The new track will feature on ‘FLOW’ – a compilation album celebrating three years since the label’s launch. Federico Albanese’s latest single ‘The Lantern’ is out now to stream. Speaking of his […]

Redi Hasa – Cellist for Ludovico Einaudi – Releases New Single

April 3, 2020

Redi Hasa, cellist and member of Ludovico Einaudi’s core ensemble of musicians, will release his first solo album on Decca Records in September 2020. The Stolen Cello will explore Redi’s inspiring story. As a young man Hasa was caught up in the Albanian conflict of the early 90s, and navigated a new life in Italy […]