Ludovico Einaudi scores highest charting classical LP in 20 years

By Ewan Wilkie

Ludovico Einaudi (pictured) has becomes the first classical composer in over 20 years to reach the Top 15 in the Official UK Album Charts.

His new album Elements debuted at No.12 (Einaudi’s highest ever chart position) – overtaking pop stars James Bay and Taylor Swift, also beating Scouting for Girls and Fightstar.

Einaudi’s music also tops the classical charts worldwide, particularly here in the UK where he recently became the first artist to take all ...

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