Chiara Benati (born 18 July 1956) is an Italian composer. She was born in Bologna, Italy, and studied piano, conducting and composition with Paolo Renosto and Cesare Augusto at the Bologna Conservatory.
After completing her education, Benati took a position teaching harmony and counterpoint at the G.B. Martini Conservatory of Bologna. In 1992 she was chosen as representative of Italian contemporary music at the Arts Institute of Chicago. Her music has been performed and broadcast internationally.
Selected works include:
Her music has been recorded and issued on CD, including: