Ludovico Einaudi

Grandson of Italian president Luigi Einaudi, Ludovio Einaudi chose a route other than politics. Instead he began learning the piano at an early age. Studying at the Milan Conservatory, Einaudi began composing in the traditional style, but soon after began experimenting with modern composition. Known for his lovely minimalist piano compositions ideal for cinematic scores, Einaudi has been releasing recordings since 1988 and in the 1990s was signed to Sony's International Classical label.