Classical composer and pianist Ludovico Einaudi’s latest album carries on in the direction his output has taken, with a collection of bold and imaginative compositions in which Einaudi’s piano, once a solo instrument, is increasingly merely an accompaniment. The Taranta from which the album takes its name is a passionate rhythmical dance originating in the Italian Salento region, which was originally a healing ritual intended to counteract the effects of a tarantula bite. The repetitive, intense dance forms the backdrop to the album, which is then layered with melodies from worldwide musical traditions.