IT’S testament to the popularity of modern composer Ludovico Einaudi that he can comfortably fill the Windsor Hall on a Friday evening.

With a broader fanbase than many of his contemporaries such as Craig Armstrong and Thomas Newman, he held his audience entranced on this rare Bournemouth visit.

His potent blend of repetition and minimalist compositions produced a haunting and evocative soundscape.

Flanked by a full backing band that was part orchestra, part mesmerising avant-garde combo, the Italian pianist and composer kept his back to the audience throughout.

The first half drew heavily from this year’s big selling album In A Time Lapse, which came to life through the BIC’s dramatic lighting.

However, it was the post-interval half of the set that sent a tingle down the spine.

Opening with a solo piano performance, Einaudi seamlessly delivered a handful of his best known tracks, highlighting the sheer breadth of his catalogue.

It’s not hard to see why these beautiful works have become so prized by TV ads and film soundtracks. His sparse sound casts a spell on the imagination and makes for an emotionally rewarding experience.

With a celebratory encore he even had a few words for the audience and left to a standing ovation.

It was an impressive performance from a man who is breaking new musical ground and a real coup for Bournemouth.