Eden Roc [Import]

Ludovico Einaudi (Composer), Ludovico Einaudi (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Ludovico Einaudi
• Composer: Ludovico Einaudi
• Audio CD (December 9, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Bmg Europe
• ASIN: B00007B6WH
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #110,539 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Yerevan, for piano, duduk & string quartet

2. Eden Roc, for piano, duduk & string quartet

3. Fuori Dalla Notte, for piano & ensemble

4. Due Tramonti (Two Sunsets), for bassoon (or cello) & piano

5. Nefeli, for piano

6. Odessa, for piano, duduk & string quartet

7. Ultimi Fuochi, for piano & ensemble

8. Giorni Dispari, for piano & ensemble

9. Julia, for piano & electronics

10. Fuori Dal Mondo, for piano & ensemble

11. Ultimi Fuochi II, for piano & ensemble

12. Un mondo a parte, for piano & ensemble

13. Password, for viola & piano

14. Yerevan II, for piano, duduk & string quartet

15. Exit, for piano & ensemble

Editorial Reviews

Ludovico Einaudi studied piano & composition at the Conservatory in Milan & also with composer Luciano Berio. His early career produced several chamber & orchestral compositions, but he expanded his works in the mid-1980s by creating a series of successful dance & multimedia works. His move to film music in the mid-1990's seemed a logical progression where his innovative & imaginative composing style has had significant impact on his peers, who have bestowed him with 4 major international awards as of this writing. His 21st Century pieces fuse a myriad of styles, including ambient, minimalist and avant-garde, drawn from his admiration of rock groups like Radiohead and Red Hot Chili Peppers, attracting fans from across the popular musical spectrum. Einaudi performed this rich, melodic set of chamber pieces himself, accompanied by Djivan Gasparian and Quartetto David.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars breathtaking, February 24, 2006

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Paul J. Mahoney "Paul Jason" (UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Eden Roc (Audio CD)

Having heard three other albums by Einoudi including the best of an Le Onde, I decided to purchase Eden Roc expecting more of the same exceptional masterpeices. But I was pleasantly surprised to hear so much more depth and fervour in this work. With guitar and violins integrated into many of the pieces, it just makes some of the songs so incredibly haunting and emotive. There is a lot more structure to this album in comparrison to Le Onde and more diversity throughout the album, with some pieces going on for a long time with just pipes on their own followed the by the slow intergration of a little bit of piano, and others quite vivacious and light, and others just tear jerking masterpieces. Pretty much all of the songs are breathtaking, unlike le Onde and Una Matina which have rather a lot of songs which tend to drag the albums out a little bit. But by the time you get to the end of Eden Roc your despirate for more. I can gladly say that this is one of my favourite albums of all time, and after owning it for 2 years now I still listen to it reguarly. The great thing about it too is that it isn't just background music, it needs to be listened to and appriciated time and time again. Either way, this album is guaranteed to touch your soul and either make you very depressed or very happy. Buy it now!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Majestic and inspiring!, June 27, 2011

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R. Smith "smithscf" (Japan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Eden Roc (Audio CD)

Classical piano and instrumentation that is arranged and played by a very creative composer and pianist. Certain to inspire. I have listened to four of Ludovico Einaudi's CDs and each one is precious. It is difficult to say which one is best or preferred, but if I had to buy them in order of the ones listed below:

1. Divenire
2. Eden Roc
3. I Giorni
4. Nightbook

Young people might like Nightbook better-- listen to a few cuts on iTunes (1.5 minutes of each song), for example, in Nightbook: #4 Indaco, #2 Lady Labyrinth and see.

Great gift for weddings, birthdays, friends-- enjoy and feel inspired!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Touched by the Divine, December 16, 2008

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Ninsuna "Ninsuna" (South Daytona, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Eden Roc (Audio CD)

This man's music is so moving and inspiring, it's hard to find sufficient words of praise. I have all of his CD's now, and can only say that anything by Ludovico Einaudi has my highest recommendation. Don't hesitate; just buy and listen.