Vittorio Rieti

Vittorio Rieti

Vittorio Rieti (January 28, 1898 – February 19, 1994) was an Italian composer. Born in Alexandria, Egypt, Rieti and moved to Milan to study economics. In 1925, he moved to Paris. In 1939, he moved to New York City and, in 1944, he became a naturalized citizen of the United States.

His music is tonal and neo-classical with a melodic and elegant style. One of his pieces is "Quintet for Woodwind Instrument" written in 1957.

Major works

Ballet

*1925 "Barabau"
*1946 La Sonnambula

Orchestral works

*1932 "Symphony No. 3"
*1942 "Symphony No. 4"
*1955 "Piano Concerto No. 3"
*1952-55/72 "Concerto for Harpsichord and Orchestra"
*1953 "Cello Concerto No. 2"
*1968 "Suite "La Fontaine"

Chamber works

*1941 "Capriccio" for violin and piano
*1945 "Partita" for harpsichord, flute, oboe, 2 violins, viola and cello
*1951 "String Quartet No. 3"
*1963 "Concertino for 5 Instruments" for flute, viola, cello, harp and harpsichord
*1966 "Sonata a 5" for flute, viola and piano
*1966 "Pastorale e fughetta"
*1967 "Incisioni" for wind quintet
*1967 "Silografie" for flute, oboe, clarinet, horn and basson
*1975 "Sestetto pro gemini" for flute, oboe, piano, violin, viola and cello

Piano works

*1942 "Second Avenue Waltzes" for 2 pianos
*1948 "Suite champêtre" for 2 pianos
*1962 "Medieval Variations" for piano solo
*1969 "Chorale, variazioni e finale" for 2 pianos


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