In a whirlwind return fresh on the heels of his sold-out, spine-tingling Australian debut, record-breaking piano maestro Ludovico Einaudi follows his euphoric GRAPHIC Festival finale at the Sydney Opera House with a world-beating debut Australian tour taking in Adelaide, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne alongside his epic six-piece band – delving into his 25-year-old catalogue, legendary film scores (Black Swan, Clint Eastwood’s J. Edgar) and his biggest album yet – the monastery-born masterpiece, In a Time Lapse (2013).
Drawing comparisons to the spellbinding live electronics of Radiohead and minimal classical legends such as Philip Glass, Steve Reich and Erik Satie, the Italian virtuoso has shattered genre lines with stage spectacles that draw from a childhood reared on rock ‘n’ roll greats and poetic screen scores alike. From collaborations with the likes of Coldplay and the Red Hot Chili Peppers to topping the iTunes Classical Chart with a staggering nine consecutive singles, the Oscar-nominated phenomenon has transcended traditional barriers with a grassroots following that has catapulted him into the hands of legions of piano-playing fans – religiously studied alongside chart-toppers such as Mumford & Sons, Adele and Glee.From full-bloom symphonies to sublime piano motifs, the two years in-the-making In a Time Lapse unfurls with an open-air liberty that journeys through ethereal electronics, propulsive rock rhythms and windswept orchestral swells – imbuing everyday life with a slow-motion soundtrack of widescreen beauty. Reaffirming his position as ‘one of the most successful living classical composers’ (The Independent) in this critically acclaimed new chapter, Einaudi now makes his victorious return to the Concert Hall stage, guiding audiences old and new through his latest, life-affirming masterpiece and timeless songbook.
Tuesday 11 Feb 2014
Adelaide Festival Centre
Ticket prices from $55
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