Giovanni Antonio Piatti: A Venetian Cellist Shaping the Sound of His Time Giovanni Antonio Piatti (1875 - 1962) was an Italian cellist, composer & teacher. He was born in Viggiù, Italy in 1875 and died in Viggiù, Italy in 1962. Piatti was known for his virtuosity on the cello and his contributions to the development of cello technique. He was also a prolific composer, writing numerous works for cello and piano, as well as chamber musi…