Ludovico Einaudi is an Italian pianist and composer born in 1955. Trained at the Conservatorio Verdi in Milan, he began as a classical composer and later blended elements of pop, rock, folk, and world music into his work. Einaudi is known for his evocative film and television scores, including music for This Is England, The Intouchables, Doctor Zhivago, and Acquario, winning the Grolla d'oro for the latter. His compositions were also featured in the award-winning films Nomadland and The Father. Einaudi has released acclaimed solo albums such as I Giorni, Nightbook, and In a Time Lapse, and unveiled the ambitious Seven Days Walking project in 2019. In recognition of his contributions to music, he was named an Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic in 2005.