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In a Time Lapse

Ludovico Einaudi · 2013

66 min · 14 tracks · minimalist music · operatic pop · 20th-century classical music

A serene tapestry of minimalist piano melodies interwoven with rich orchestral textures that evoke deep emotional landscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • atmospheric background focus
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • contemplative evening reflections

Where this album fits

Themes
natural landscapes· emotional exploration· time's passage
Career context
By the time 'In a Time Lapse' was released in 2013, Ludovico Einaudi had established himself as a prominent figure in contemporary classical music, following his breakthrough album 'Islands' in 2004. This album marked a continuation of his exploration of minimalism and emotional resonance, solidifying his reputation as a composer capable of bridging classical and modern sensibilities.
Stylistic neighbors
Max Richter· Ólafur Arnalds· Nils Frahm
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Sleep by Max Richter — Explores similar serene soundscapes with minimalist piano and orchestral arrangements, evoking emotional depth.
Re:member by Ólafur Arnalds — Combines piano and strings in a lush, atmospheric context, reflecting on time and memory in a modern classical style.
Spaces by Nils Frahm — Merges intimate piano melodies with electronic textures, creating immersive soundscapes that evoke introspection.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Corale 2:05
  • 2 Time Lapse 5:31
  • 3 Life 4:22
  • 4 Walk 3:27
  • 5 Discovery at Night 4:25
  • 6 Run 5:32
  • 7 Brothers 4:51
  • 8 Orbits 2:57
  • 9 Two Trees 6:25
  • 10 Newton's Cradle 7:52
  • 11 Waterways 4:17
  • 12 Experience 5:15
  • 13 Underwood 4:13
  • 14 Burning 5:08

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