Vittorio Rieti's music is characterized by freshness, imagination, nonconformism, and humor, stemming from his free-thinking approach and open-mindedness to diverse composers.
Recording & Production
This album features several world premiere recordings, indicated by an asterisk next to the work titles in the tracklist.
Composer Biography
Vittorio Rieti's career was significantly influenced by Serge Diaghilev, founder of the Ballets Russes, who commissioned two major ballets from him: Barabau and Le Bal.
Historical Context
Due to new racial discrimination laws in Italy in 1940, Vittorio Rieti emigrated to the United States, later becoming an American citizen.
Performer Biography
Giorgio Koukl, one of the pianists on this album, is considered a leading interpreter of Bohuslav Martinů's piano music, having recorded his complete solo piano works.
Performer Biography
Virginia Rossetti, the other pianist on this album, has won several national and international piano competitions, including the Premio Venezia 2009.
Composer Biography
Vittorio Rieti, the composer, was born in Alexandria in 1898 and moved to Milan at age 13 to study at Bocconi University, graduating at 19.
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