Piera Pistono Explained

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

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]

Notes and References

1. Book: The Norton/Grove dictionary of women composers. Julie Anne. Sadie. Rhian. Samuel. 1994. W. W. Norton & Company . 2 December 2010. 9780393034875.
2. Web site: The Academy of Composers: Peira Pistono. 2 December 2010.