Einaudi, Ludovico - I Giorni (Ricordi Edition)

The inspiration for Ludovico Einaudis I Giorni was a 12th-century folk song from Mali about a hippopotamus who was cherished by the residents of a nearby village but killed by a hunter. The song, writes Einaudi in his succinct liner note, is sung as a lament for the death of a king or a great person or for the loss of a loved one. The result is a tender and introspective set of 14 piano pieces. This work was written after Einaudi heard the kora playing of Toumani Diabate whilst travelling in Mali.

Contents

• Bella Note
• I Due Fiumi
• I Giorni
• In Un'altra Vita
• Inizio
• La Nascita Delle Cose Segrete
• Limbo
• Melodia Africana I
• Melodia Africana Ii
• Melodia Africana Iii
• Melodia Africana Iv
• Quel Che Resta
• Samba
• Stella Del Mattino