Piera Pistono is an Italian pianist and composer. She was born in Bangkok

Bangkok

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, Thailand

Thailand

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, and studied music in Rome

Rome

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, graduating in piano, choral music and choral conducting. After completing her studies, she took a teaching position at the Conservatory of Santa Cecilia.

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.