Walter Rinaldi began studying piano at 7 years old. At 15 he commenced the study of classical guitar and graduated from the Conservatorio San Pietro a Maiella, in Naples, Italy. As a young man he was very moved by British Progressive rock and by classical music and started composing instrumental music for keyboards, piano, bass, and electric, classical, and acoustic guitars.
In 1995 he recorded: “I Percorsi dell’Acqua”, a CD of instrumental pieces for guitar, synthesizers, and piano, composed and executed by him. The CD has often been broadcasted on RAI, the national Italian radio.
He studied piano with Maestro Antonio Di Palma and then composition in Rome under the tutelage of Maestro Luciano Pelosi.
His musical productions include music for String Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, and compositions for solo and various instruments. Relevant are his “Quartets” (n. 1 and n.2 for strings) performed by important quartets, among which is the “Spring Quartet”.
He wrote the soundtrack for animation films presented to the Positano’s Festival “Cartoon on the Bay” and for animation projects of the “Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art Design and Technology” in Dublin, Ireland.
His compositions evoke moving images, deeply connected with the world of nature and the spiritual dimension.
 The incessant soul searching is reflected in these “Four Portraits for String Orchestra”, presented in his last work: Pachelbel-Rinaldi-Vivaldi. The music is directed by Nicola Samale, played by “L’Anello Musicale” and recorded in Rome, during the month of April 2007, in the Lead Studios.
As the Art Director of the “Mosaico Musicale” Walter collaborates with a variety of associations, to promote musical activities and concerts.