Renato Dionisi was born in Rovinj in
Istria, but soon moved to
Borgo Sacco, Rovereto where he spent his childhood and early youth. He studied music composition at the music schools in
Bolzano and Rovereto, graduating in 1936. From 1940 he taught
music history, choral music,
harmony and
counterpoint at several schools including the Bolzano Conservatory,
Milan Conservatory and the Conservatory "Luigi Cherubini" in
Florence.[1]
Selected works
Dionisi's scores are largely published by
Casa Ricordi, Edizioni Suvini Zerboni, Edizioni Musicali G. Zanibon and Edizioni Bèrben.
Orchestral
Aldebaran for flute, oboe, trumpet, harp, string orchestra and percussion (1981)
Luctus in ludis for narrator and chamber orchestra (1971)
Sonatina per orchestra e pianoforte a quattro mani (1982)
Concertante
Tre movimenti (3 Movements) for viola and string orchestra (1966)
Concerto for 2 pianos and string orchestra (1968)
Musica for timpani and chamber orchestra
Chamber music
Quartetto a fiati (Wind Quartet) for flute, oboe, clarinet and bassoon (1958)
Divertimento per sei strumenti (Divertimento for Six Instruments) for flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon and piano (1966)
Piccole composizioni per strumenti a fiato (Little Compositions for Wind Instruments), 19 Small Pieces for flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon in various combinations (1970)
Melismi for guitar and 4 instruments (flute, clarinet, viola, cello) (1971)
Dialogo for trumpet and organ (1972)
Tredici piccole composizioni (13 Little Compositions) for violin and piano (1973)
Fantasia for 2 trumpets, 2 trombones and organ (1976)