Riccardo Nielsen (03/03/1908 - 30/01/1982), an Italian composer, born in Bologna. He studied with Casella and Carlo Gatti in Milan. Earlier works in neo‐classical idiom, later in 12‐note; incl. radio opera La via di Colombo (NY 1953 ), which won 1953 Italia Prize; L'incubo, monodrama (Venice 1948 ); 2 syms.; conc. for orch.; vn. conc.; pf. concs.; chamber mus.