Paolo Renosto (10 October 1935 – 10 February 1988) was an Italian composer, conductor and pianist.

[1][2] He later became a pupil, a collaborator, and friend of Bruno Maderna, who was the official conductor for the world premieres of two of the most important compositions of Renosto, "Forma op.7" (1968) and "Nacht" (1969).

[2] Renosto later dedicated to Maderna's memory the composition "Concerto per pianoforte e orchestra" (1975).

[2] Renosto was author of symphonic, choral, chamber, solo and incidental music compositions.

[2] He also composed, sometimes under the pseudonym Lesiman, theme music for films, TV-programs and documentaries.