Ballista, Antonio
Ballista, Antonio
Ballista, Antonio, Italian pianist and teacher; b. Milan, March 30, 1936. He studied piano and composition at the Milan Cons., graduating in 1955. He subsequently pursued a successful career as a soloist; was particularly noted for his discerning performances of avant-garde music; he also appeared in duo recitals with the pianist Bruno Canino. Ballista was a prof. at the Milan Cons, from 1974.
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