Vittorio Rieti

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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.

Contents 1 Major works 1.1 Ballet 1.2 Orchestral works 1.3 Chamber works 1.4 Piano works

[edit] Major works

[edit] Ballet

• 1925 Barabau

[edit] 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"

[edit] 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

[edit] 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