WORKS
BOHEMIAN PIANO CONCERTO
"For audiences who miss the great Romantic concerto tradition, Polo Piatti’s Bohemian Concerto is a refreshing and deeply satisfying work: ambitious, heartfelt, virtuosic, and unapologetically melodic." Robert B.
"Ultimately, the Bohemian Concerto stands as a strong statement for emotional immediacy, melody and communicative power in contemporary classical music. It is a concerto that seeks not merely to impress the intellect, but to move the listener - and in that, it succeeds admirably." Matt G.
SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY
"Piatti believes that “music that doesn’t evoke emotions isn’t really relevant.” In his Sentimental Journey orchestral suite, each movement serves as a landmark on a heartfelt odyssey. From the hopeful momentum of departure to the reflective resignation of farewell, the suite invites listeners to reflect on their own emotional journeys - across time, cultures, relationships." Brigit A.
"Much more than an orchestral piece, 'Sentimental Journey' is a musical voyage rich in nostalgia, connection, and cultural empathy. Piatti gives us his heart and hopes listeners discover their own in return." Paul W.
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CHRISTMAS GUITAR CONCERTO
"One of the most striking elements in Piatti's concerto is the atmosphere of nostalgia. But this nostalgia is not merely autobiographical or seasonal. It feels archetypal - a longing for warmth, family, childhood, belonging, and emotional truth. The music seems to awaken what many listeners carry unconsciously within themselves: memories of candles, winter silence, old traditions and moments of tenderness that transcend ordinary time." Roger D.
"This concerto feels like an invitation into a more humane world - one in which gentleness is strength, melody carries memory, and beauty still possesses healing power. It is less about Christmas as a calendar event than about Christmas as an inner condition of the soul." Jaime R.
OLD WORLD CELLO CONCERTO
"Polo Piatti’s Old World Concerto is, at its heart, a meditation on memory, civilization, longing, and the fragile beauty of inherited culture. Like much of Piatti’s music, it speaks in a direct melodic language, but beneath its lyrical surface there is a profound emotional and philosophical depth." Anna B.
"Piatti's work belongs to a lineage of deeply human concertos in which the solo instrument becomes the voice of memory itself. One might hear distant affinities with composers such as Elgar, Dvořák, or Rachmaninoff - not through imitation, but through a shared belief that melody, emotional truth, and spiritual depth remain central to serious music."
Peter J.
ARGENTINE DANCES
"If you enjoy orchestral works infused with folk dance rhythms - think Dvořák’s Slavonic Dances or Bartók’s Hungarian Dances, then Piatti’s Argentine Dances offer a fresh and heartfelt perspective on Argentine tradition from a classically trained composer. Ideal for orchestras seeking concise, richly patterned program pieces that balance regional authenticity with expansive orchestral sound." Julia S.
"Piatti’s symphonic dances are a vibrant, well-crafted orchestral tribute to Argentina’s folk heritage, blending melodic charm, rhythmic vibrancy, and emotional sincerity. A delightful addition to concert programming, especially for those who cherish melodic, culturally rooted orchestral music." Malcolm E.
ENTANGLED MINIATURES
"Entangled Miniatures is a standout chamber work for piano quintet aligning Piatti’s melodic sensibility with a rich conceptual framework. It’s engaging, beautifully written, and emotionally coherent, making it ideal for listeners drawn to evocative, cinematic chamber music." Philip W.
"If you enjoy expressive, accessible neo‑romantic compositions - or are intrigued by artistically driven, multimedia collaborations - this collection is well worth exploring." Edward P.
THE TIDES OF TIME
"The Tides of Time by Polo Piatti is a richly emotive, neo‑romantic orchestral suite that conjures with sound the perpetual ebb and flow of time - its beauty, melancholy, and inevitable passing." Justus X.
"Piatti's suite may encourage listeners to contemplate their own timeline - birth, love, growth, aging, and what endures after. Piatti’s music doesn’t simply depict time’s passage - it allows the listener to feel it, finding solace in its beauty and acceptance in its transience." Ana Maria P.
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DUTY SUBLIME
"Given the work’s association with Queen Elizabeth II, the composition could be appreciated as an artistic reflection on a lifetime of disciplined service. Yet Piatti does not seem interested in ceremonial pomp for its own sake. Instead, the music appears to focus on the human dimension behind public duty: restraint, endurance, solitude, constancy, and emotional sacrifice carried with grace." Jimmy C.
"Privately commissioned for the late Queen Elizabeth II, 'Duty Sublime' represents an affirmation that service, when guided by integrity and compassion, possesses enduring spiritual value - honouring not simply authority, but the quiet heroism of remaining faithful to one’s responsibilities across time." Richard F.
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LIBERA NOS ORATORIO
"Piatti's oratorio may be heard as both prayer and warning: a plea for deliverance, but also a reminder that civilization cannot survive without spiritual depth, moral imagination, and shared humanity. Through melody, chorus, and orchestral colour, Piatti appears to affirm that music can still become a sacred space in which humanity recognizes itself anew." Walter T.
"The most remarkable aspect of the work is its multi-faith conception. Rather than presenting religions as competing systems, Libera Nos seems to search for the universal spiritual truths that underlie them all." Gustav T.
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VINTAGE PIANO
"Vintage Piano seems to invite the listener into contemplation rather than spectacle. It does not demand attention aggressively; it rewards stillness. The music creates emotional spaces where listeners may project their own memories, losses, dreams, and private reflections." Matt R.
"This full improvised work is a quiet act of resistance against over-mechanized contemporary culture. In a musical world increasingly dominated by editing, precision, and calculated production, Piatti embraces spontaneity, imperfection, and emotional authenticity. The work reminds us that beauty often emerges precisely from fragility and unpredictability." Laura G.
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THE IMPOSSIBLE PIECES
"The Impossible Pieces are a poetic exploration of the limits of technique, and expression. Its title may suggest works of exceptional technical or interpretative challenge. Yet Piatti seems not only interested in virtuosity for its own sake but also in the deeper idea that music continually attempts to express what lies beyond language." Bruno R.
"The Impossible Pieces are a collection express the eternal artistic desire to express the inexpressible in a complicated musical way. The music does not claim to solve these impossibilities. Instead, it transforms them into beauty." Christopher C.
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THE BIRDS
"There is also a profound purity in the emotional atmosphere of The Birds. Representing simplicity, purity, and spontaneity. Piatti’s lyrical work seems especially suited to expressing this sense of innocence without sentimentality." Brigit A.
"Piatti’s purely melodic and beautiful work for flute and piano was inspired by the singing of birds that could be heard during the sudden standstill produced by the global pandemic in 2020.." Paul W.
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THE WALK
"Polo Piatti’s The Walk is a deeply reflective musical meditation on movement, memory, solitude, and inner transformation. Although the title appears deceptively simple, walking in art and philosophy has long symbolized far more than physical motion. It represents contemplation, passage through time, emotional searching, and the quiet unfolding of consciousness itself." Nathan W.
"Listening to The Walk” feels less like a destination-oriented journey and more like an inward experience. Piatti appears to understand walking not merely as movement through landscape, but as movement through the inner self." Julian G.
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AGITATO
"Piatti’s Agitato is a short and concentrated exploration of emotional turbulence, and psychological unrest. Agitato means “agitated” or “with agitation,” suggesting movement driven by nervous energy, emotional instability, or intense inner pressure." Marcia P.
"Rhythm plays a central symbolic role in Piatti's 'Agitato'. The restless propulsion of the music evokes accelerated modern life itself - relentless movement. Yet Piatti avoids mechanical coldness. His agitation remains deeply human and emotionally recognisable." Bill W.
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LULLABY FOR A CLOWN
"For me, this piece represents for me one of his most poignant explorations of vulnerability, loneliness, tenderness, and the hidden sadness that often exists beneath outward performance and laughter. It unites two emotionally contrasting ideas: the innocence and comfort of a lullaby with the melancholy ambiguity of the clown figure." Victoria R.
"Emotional restraint is central to the work’s power. Piatti avoids sentimentality by allowing sadness to remain understated and human." Mandy T.
MATA HARI
Soon to be reviewed . . .
PUBLISHED/RECORDED WORKS
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O R C H E S T R A
A Fairy Tale - Flute & Orchestra -
Agitato - Piano & Orchestra
Argentine Dances - Orchestra
Better Next Time - Orchestra
Bohemian Concerto - Piano & Orchestra
Broad, Sunlit Uplands - Piano & Orchestra
Catch Me If You Can - Tenor Trombone & Orchestra
Christmas Concerto - Guitar & Orchestra
Concorso - Orchestra
Duty Sublime - Orchestra
Elegy - Orchestra
Farewell - Orchestra
Goodbye - Orchestra
Green Fields
Orchestra]Hazy Days- Orchestra
Ismanien - Ballet (in work)
Lullaby For A Clown - Cello & Orchestra
Mata Hari - Aria for Soprano and Orchestra (published)
Nuptial March- Orchestra
Old World Concerto - Cello & Orchestra
Sentimental Journey - Suite for Orchestra
Symphony A Life In Pictures in C Major- Large Orchestra
Tango Melancholia - Orchestra
Two Sea Shanties - Male Voices & Orchestra
Tango Solitaire - Orchestra
Tango Suite - Orchestra
The Chase - Xylophone, Glockenspiel & Orchestra
The Lonely Flower - Piano & Orchestra
The Old Forest - Piano & Orchestra
The Impossible Pieces - Solo Instruments & Orchestra
The Tides Of Time - Suite for Orchestra
Tristesse & Passion - Violin & Orchestra
Two South-American Dances - Drums & Orchestra
Memorial Violin Concerto - Violin & Orchestra
Wonder & Storm- Piano & Orchestra
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S O U N D T R A C K S
The Distant Shore - Orchestra
And At The End Of It All, This - Orchestra
Goodbye - Orchestra
Hazy Days - Orchestra
Lullaby For A Clown - Cello & Orchestra
Merry-Go-Round - Clarinet & Orchestra
One Fine Day - Orchestra
The Endless Waves - Orchestra
The Light Is Gone - Orchestra
The Passage Of Time - Orchestra
The Tides Of Time- Orchestra
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C H O R A L
Allegretto- Mixed Choir
Come And Make Your Way - Mixed Choir
Come Stand Besides Me - Mixed Choir
Come Take My Hand - Mixed Choir
Latin American Air - Mixed Choir
Soledad Para Dos - Mixed Choir
Tango Alegre- Mixed Choir
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I N S T R U M E N T A L ~ V O C A L
Merry-Go-Round - Clarinet & Piano
A Fairy Tale - Flute & Piano
Don't Forget Anything - Clarinet & Piano
From the South - Piano & Strings
Goodbye - Clarinet & Piano
Lullaby For A Clown - Cello & Orchestra
Melos - Cello & Orchestra
Entangled Miniatures - Piano, Violin, Viola & Cello
The Birds - Flute & Orchestra
The Impossible Pieces- Solo Instruments & Orchestra
Tristesse & Passion - Violin & Piano
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I N S T R U M E N T A L S O L O S
Bohemian Cadenza - Piano
Broad, Sunlit Uplands- Piano
Capriccio - Guitar
Lament - Piano
Nuptial March - Piano -
The Lonely Flower - Piano
Vintage Piano - Piano
Tristesse & Passion - Violin & Orchestra
Yearning - Piano
Mata Hari - Female V0ice & Piano
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S O N G S
Der SaTierkreis - Baritone & piano
Mata Hari - Soprano & orchestra
She's Not Me - Mezzo-soprano & piano
Lullaby For A Clown - Female/Male Voice
Soledad Para Dos - Various Versions
Songs Of Love & Despair - Female Voice & Piano
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A R R A N G E M E N T S
Christmas Night - Orchestra
Happy Birthday - Orchestra -
I Te Vurria Vasá - Instrumental Ensemble
Tangos For Violin - Orchestra -