Ludovico Einaudi delights onlookers at St. Pancras International with impromptu performance
The Italian pianist and composer amazed visitors with piano performance in between his two sold-out shows at the London Palladium this week.
Today, St. Pancras International played host to legendary Italian pianist and composer, Ludovico Einaudi, with an impromptu performance in-between two sold-out shows at the London Palladium (Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th November).
Known as ‘The King of Calm’, Einaudi brought a moment of tranquillity to one of London’s busiest stations with an intimate piano performance of songs from his new album, The Summer Portraits (out on 31st January 2025 on Decca).
The performance follows in the footsteps of GRAMMY® award winners Alicia Keys and Nora Jones, and dynamic duo Rod Stewart and Jools Holland who performed at St. Pancras International. Other world-class performers to have graced the famous St. Pancras piano include internationally acclaimed pianist Lang Lang, John Legend, Tom Odell, and James Arthur.
Public piano performances and the famous St. Pancras piano have become an iconic part of the atmosphere and culture at St. Pancras International and are adored by the public. The pianos were introduced at St. Pancras International in 2012, when the City of London Festival celebrated its golden anniversary on a grand scale, and have remained available to play ever since. This iconic destination is now home to two public pianos, the most recent of which was generously donated by Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals, full of charm and memories.
St. Pancras International has become renowned for regular performances from stars, talented members of the local area and even visitors from afar. The station’s main Arcade, which is host to the pianos, has grown into a hub of cultural activity over the years, creating a strong sense of community and lively destination for exciting arts activations.
Wendy Spinks, Chief Commercial Officer at St. Pancras International and HS1 Ltd said: “Our station is proud to be known as a hot spot for musical performances, creating an exciting and lively experience for travellers and shoppers alike. We are delighted that Ludovico Einaudi chose to stop in and perform for our visitors, in between his sold-out shows in London this week. We have no doubt that his evocative music and surprise performance will have brought smiles to all.”
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