A world of pure imagery opens up with each keystroke of Giovanni Allevi's piano. The Italian composer has produced an oeuvre that treads happily between classical and pop music, with minimal arrangements accentuating strong melodies and deep themes. Allevi frequently dips into jazzier intonations, bringing a fluidity that puts a prodigious twist on the standards of impressionistic solo piano work. His masterful songwriting gives an aura of wonderment that makes for an enlightening easy-listening experience.