Goffredo Petrassi

Italian composer (1904–2003)
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Goffredo Petrassi

Summary

Goffredo Petrassi is a human[1]. His place of birth was Zagarolo[2]. He was born on July 16, 1904[3]. He died in Rome[4]. He died on March 3, 2003[5]. He worked as a composer[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (106 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Goffredo Petrassi was born in Zagarolo[2].
  • Goffredo Petrassi died in Rome[4].
  • Goffredo Petrassi was born on July 16, 1904[3].
  • Goffredo Petrassi died on March 3, 2003[5].
  • Goffredo Petrassi died on March 2, 2003[9].
  • Among Goffredo Petrassi's spouses was Rosetta Acerbi[10].
  • Goffredo Petrassi held citizenship in Italy[11].
  • Goffredo Petrassi held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[12].
  • Goffredo Petrassi's professions included composer[6].
  • Goffredo Petrassi worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Goffredo Petrassi was educated at Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia[13].
  • A notable student of Goffredo Petrassi was Ennio Morricone[14].
  • A notable student of Goffredo Petrassi was Boris Porena[15].
  • Goffredo Petrassi received the Rome Prize[16].
  • Goffredo Petrassi received the Viareggio-Versilia International Prize[17].
  • Goffredo Petrassi received the Gold Medal of the Italian Order of Merit for Culture and Art[18].
  • Goffredo Petrassi received the Honorary Member of the International Society for Contemporary Music[19].
  • Goffredo Petrassi received the Gold medal for merit in school, culture and art[20].
  • Goffredo Petrassi was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].
  • Goffredo Petrassi was a member of Royal Academy of Science, Letters and Fine Arts of Belgium[22].
  • Goffredo Petrassi was a member of Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts[23].
  • Goffredo Petrassi was a member of National Academy of Fine Arts (Argentina)[24].
  • Goffredo Petrassi was a member of Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[25].
  • Goffredo Petrassi was influenced by Paul Hindemith[26].
  • Goffredo Petrassi was influenced by Gian Francesco Malipiero[27].

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Origins and Family

Goffredo Petrassi was born in Zagarolo[2]. He was born on July 16, 1904[3].

Education

Goffredo Petrassi's education included a stint at Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia[13]. Studied under Fernando Germani[28], an organist[29], 1906–1998[30], of Italy[31], awarded the Gold Medal of the Italian Order of Merit for Culture and Art[32] and Alessandro Bustini[33], a composer[34], 1876–1970[35], of Kingdom of Italy[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6] and university teacher[7]. Notable students include Ennio Morricone[14], a conductor[37], 1928–2020[38], of Italy[39], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[40], specialised in film score[41] and Boris Porena[15], a composer[42], 1927–2022[43], of Italy[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Rome Prize[16], an art prize[45], in United States[46]; Viareggio-Versilia International Prize[17]; Gold Medal of the Italian Order of Merit for Culture and Art[18], a grade of an order[47], in Italy[48]; Honorary Member of the International Society for Contemporary Music[19], an award[49]; and Gold medal for merit in school, culture and art[20].

Personal Life

Goffredo Petrassi was married to Rosetta Acerbi[10].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 3, 2003[5] and March 2, 2003[9]. Goffredo Petrassi died in Rome[4].

Why It Matters

Goffredo Petrassi ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (106 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Goffredo Petrassi born?

Goffredo Petrassi was born in Zagarolo[2].

Where did Goffredo Petrassi die?

Goffredo Petrassi died in Rome[4].

Who was Goffredo Petrassi married to?

Goffredo Petrassi's spouses include Rosetta Acerbi[10].

What did Goffredo Petrassi do for work?

Goffredo Petrassi worked as composer[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Goffredo Petrassi go to school?

Goffredo Petrassi was educated at Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia[13].

What awards did Goffredo Petrassi receive?

Honors received include Rome Prize[16], Viareggio-Versilia International Prize[17], Gold Medal of the Italian Order of Merit for Culture and Art[18], and Honorary Member of the International Society for Contemporary Music[19].

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  1. [2] . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [17] . premioletterarioviareggiorepaci.it. premioletterarioviareggiorepaci.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [9] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [14] . wikidata.org.
  25. [15] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.
  27. [33] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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