Born to a family of musicians in Simferopol, Retinsky's early musical experiences consisted of playing wind instruments.

His PhD studies were concluded at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Graz by Beat Furrer.

His music works and various projects have been performed in Mariinsky Theater,[2] National Philharmonic of Ukraine, MuseumsQuartier in Vienna, Museum Joaneum Graz,[3] Dresdner Zwinger,[4] Gaudeamus Muziekweek (NL), by the Festivals CIME/ICEM Denton (USA), MDR Muisiksommer Eisenach and many others.

In common with the studio Idee und Klang, he created electroacoustic music for the Swiss National Museum in Zurich, the Imperial War Museum in London, the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture in Saudi Arabia.

In addition to his work as a composer and musician, Rentisky paints and takes film photography.