VITTORIO RIETI (1898–1994)
COMPLETE PIANO SOLO & DUO WORKS • 1
GIORGIO KOUKL
VIRGINIA ROSSETTI
‘During Vittorio Rieti's long and prolific life, he was at the centre of many of the musical developments of his time. A friend of Stravinsky, Poulenc and Schönberg, he also found his own musical idiom, which in many senses was rooted in his native Italian language. His style can only be described as unique, pleasant, melodious and fascinating. He was invited by Diaghilev to write two ballets for "Les Ballets Russes", and later on, while residing in the USA, he continued to pursue an extraordinary career between New York, Rome and Paris. In this first instalment, some of his finest works for solo piano and two pianos are gathered together. It is a unique and special opportunity to be part of his fascinating creative universe, a discovery that is long overdue.’ – Giorgio Koukl
