Giusto Pio

Italian violinist, composer and arranger, long-time collaborator and co-author with Franco Battiato; released several instrumental solo albums from the late 1970s and 1980s.

Reviews and discographic notes indicate Pio was a classically trained violinist and teacher from Castelfranco Veneto who began working with Franco Battiato in the 1970s. He released solo albums on labels such as Cramps, EMI, CBS and L'Ottava; his solo work ranges from experimental classical suites to cultivated pop and instrumental records that share personnel with Battiato's projects. Reviews mention collaborations or connections with artists like Alice, Giuni Russo, Milva, Filippo Destrieri, Alberto Radius, Alfredo Golino, Amedeo Bianchi and a planned vocal contribution from Demetrio Stratos for Motore Immobile. One suite (Alla Corte Di Nefertiti) was used as a sound commentary for a 1988 sculpture exhibition in Verona.

Giusto Pio is presented in DeBaser reviews as a classically trained violinist who moved into cultivated pop through his long collaboration with Franco Battiato. The reviews highlight several instrumental solo albums from the late 1970s and 1980s and emphasize Pio's role as arranger, co‑author and soloist. Overall the reception in these reviews is positive, noting both experimental ambition and accessible melodic moments.

For:Fans of Franco Battiato, collectors of Italian vinyl, listeners of instrumental and experimental pop.