Renowned Italian composer and pianist Ludovico Einaudi, celebrated for his emotive and cinematic compositions, will perform at Prague’s O2 Universum on May 29, 2025.

The performance marks the live debut of his forthcoming album, The Summer Portraits, a collection inspired by the warmth of summer, family holidays, and cherished memories.

Einaudi, known for scoring acclaimed films such as The Intouchables, Samba, and Nomadland, describes his new album as a tribute to “all our summers and beautiful moments.”

The 13-track album, set for release on January 31, 2025, through Universal Records, blends personal nostalgia with universal themes. The sound revisits the expansive textures of his 2013 release In a Time Lapse and is enriched by a full ensemble of musicians.

The concert features a lineup of talented performers, including two percussionists, a cellist, violinist, accordionist, keyboardist, and bassist. Accompanying the album are music videos for tracks like Rose Bay, Punta Bianca, and Pathos, offering glimpses into the album’s emotional depth.

Einaudi’s last Prague performance in 2022 sold out in just two weeks. Tickets for the May concert will go on sale on December 19 at 10:00 AM via Ticketmaster and Ticketportal.

The event is organized by the Charmenko agency.

The Summer Portraits: Music as a Canvas

The inspiration behind The Summer Portraits stems from Einaudi’s family holiday on the Italian island of Elba. There, in a villa surrounded by pine forests, he encountered a collection of vivid oil paintings created by the home’s former owner.

Tracks like Oil on Wood, a solo piano meditation, embody Einaudi’s impressionistic approach to composition. Each note, like a brushstroke, contributes to a fragile yet impactful whole, evoking the essence of summer. Personal memories, such as childhood holidays in Tuscany and family ties to Sydney, lend further depth to the album.

A Global Phenomenon

Ludovico Einaudi’s music resonates worldwide, with over nine billion streams annually, making him one of the most-streamed classical artists. Born in Turin in 1955, Einaudi initially viewed his industrial hometown as a stifling place. However, his perspective has evolved, and he now sees its poetic charm.

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