Loretta received her Bachelor of Music Degree from Rowan University, where she studied piano with Steven Romanio. Upon graduation, she worked with Edith Hirshtel-Nathas, a celebrated student of Leon Fleisher. She received a Masters Degree in Piano from the University of South Carolina, where she continued her studies with John Adams and Charles Fugo, and in composition, with Dr. Richard Goodwin.

"...her performance of Maurice Ravel's, "Gaspard de la Nuit" was thrilling...an almost orchestral level of coloration...", Karen Cowgill, Classical New Jersey Society Journal.

"...the subtleties were right on the money, but there was never a bombast as employed by some pianists to hide deficiencies...", Ed Wismer, Ocean City Sentinel

In 2002, 'Duo Mento' was formed with her brother Dr. Steven Mento to perform four-hand literature.

"...dynamic, stylistically erudite...expressive purity and intent in the character of style as well as the temperament of the composer...", George Sementovsky, Temple University.

"...I heard their piano duo CD and was spellbound. Really exquisite playing, clarity, colors, phrasing...my congratulations...", Jed Gaylin,Conductor, Bay-Atlantic Symphony."

Loretta received her Bachelor of Music Degree from Rowan University, where she studied piano with Steven Romanio. Upon graduation, she worked with Edith Hirshtel-Nathas, a celebrated student of Leon Fleisher. She received a Masters Degree in Piano from the University of South Carolina, where she continued her studies with John Adams and Charles Fugo, and in composition, with Dr. Richard Goodwin.

"...her performance of Maurice Ravel's, "Gaspard de la Nuit" was thrilling...an almost orchestral level of coloration...", Karen Cowgill, Classical New Jersey Society Journal.

"...the subtleties were right on the money, but there was never a bombast as employed by some pianists to hide deficiencies...", Ed Wismer, Ocean City Sentinel

In 2002, 'Duo Mento' was formed with her brother Dr. Steven Mento to perform four-hand literature.

"...dynamic, stylistically erudite...expressive purity and intent in the character of style as well as the... View more

Track Listing

	Track Title				Add track to cart	Click to play sample
1.	Sonata in F Minor		(03:44)	more info	$3.00
2.	Toccata in D Minor		(02:06)	more info	$3.00
3.	Praeludium		(01:40)	more info	$3.00
4.	Allemande		(01:29)	more info	$3.00
5.	Corrente		(01:25)	more info	$3.00
6.	Sarabande		(02:18)	more info	$3.00
7.	Menuet 1 & 2		(01:42)	more info	$3.00
8.	Gigue		(02:10)	more info	$3.00
9.	Prelude And Fugue No. 15		(01:41)	more info	$3.00
10.	BK.2		(01:14)	more info	$3.00
11.	Fantasie in D minor, K 397		(05:50)	more info	$3.00
12.	Anfschwung (Fantasiesstucke Op. 12 # 2)		(04:09)	more info
13.	Polonaise-Fantasie, Op. 61		(12:39)	more info	$3.00
14.	Prelude Op. 28 # 3		(01:06)	more info	$3.00
15.	Barcarole, Op. 60		(09:00)	more info	$3.00
16.	Etude Op. 33 No. 2		(02:03)	more info	$3.00
17.	Sonatine Modere		(04:38)	more info	$3.00
18.	Mouvement de Menuet,		(02:54)	more info	$3.00
19.	Anime		(04:19)	more info	$3.00
20.	Six Little Pieces, Op. 19		(04:52)	more info	$3.00

More Info

Release Year	2006
Genre	Instrumental, Classical
Location	Somers Point, NJ, USA

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