Piera Pistono facts for kids
Piera Pistono (born on July 15, 1938) is a talented Italian musician. She is known as a pianist, which means she plays the piano, and a composer, meaning she writes music. Piera was born far away in Bangkok, Thailand.
About Piera Pistono
After her birth in Thailand, Piera moved to Rome, Italy. There, she studied music very seriously. She earned special degrees in playing the piano, leading groups that sing (choral music), and directing choirs. A choir is a group of singers.
After finishing her studies, Piera became a teacher. She taught at a famous music school called the Conservatory of Santa Cecilia. This school is in Rome and helps many young musicians learn and grow.
Her Musical Creations
Piera Pistono has written many different kinds of music. These pieces are often called her "works." Here are some of her selected compositions:
- 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 music has been recorded. You can find her compositions on music CDs.
