Piera Pistono

Piera Pistono (born 15 July 1938) is an Italian pianist and composer. She was born in Bangkok, Thailand, and studied music in Rome, graduating with a degree in piano, choral music and choral conducting. After completing her studies, she took a teaching position at the Conservatory of Santa Cecilia.[1]

Works

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Selected works include:

  • Piano Sonata (1983)
  • Guitar Slides (1987)
  • ESP for clarinet and piano (1990)
  • Tokamak for ensemble (1992)
  • Parameters of the parties for voice, flute, clarinet, cello (1992)
  • Song of the bread for mezzo-soprano, flute and cello (2002)
  • Ignorabimus for chorus and orchestra (1992)

Her works have been recorded and issued on CD.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Sadie, Julie Anne; Samuel, Rhian (1994). The Norton/Grove dictionary of women composers. W. W. Norton & Company. ISBN 9780393034875. Retrieved 2 December 2010.
  2. ^ "The Academy of Composers: Peira Pistono". Retrieved 2 December 2010.