Pietro Mascagni

Italian composer known for operas (1863–1945)
Person human Q181894
Pietro Mascagni
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Pietro Mascagni

Summary

Pietro Mascagni is a human[1]. Born in Livorno[2], he… he was born on December 7, 1863[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on August 2, 1945[5]. He worked as a conductor[6] and composer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (463 views/month, #7,124 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Livorno[2], Pietro Mascagni…
  • Pietro Mascagni passed away in Rome[4].
  • Pietro Mascagni was born on December 7, 1863[3].
  • Pietro Mascagni died on August 2, 1945[5].
  • Burial took place at Livorno[9].
  • Pietro Mascagni is buried at Cimitero della Misericordia[10].
  • Pietro Mascagni held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[11].
  • Pietro Mascagni's professions included conductor[6].
  • Pietro Mascagni worked as a composer[7].
  • Pietro Mascagni's education included a stint at Milan Conservatory[12].
  • A notable student of Pietro Mascagni was Josip Hatze[13].
  • A notable student of Pietro Mascagni was Edward Kilenyi[14].
  • A notable student of Pietro Mascagni was Riccardo Zandonai[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Pietro Mascagni is Cavalleria rusticana[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Pietro Mascagni is L'amico Fritz[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Pietro Mascagni is Iris[18].
  • Pietro Mascagni received the Grand Officer of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[19].
  • Pietro Mascagni received the Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy[20].
  • Pietro Mascagni was a member of Royal Academy of Italy[21].
  • Pietro Mascagni is recorded as male[22].
  • Pietro Mascagni's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Pietro Mascagni's genre is opera[24].
  • Pietro Mascagni's Commons category is recorded as Pietro Mascagni[25].
  • Pietro Mascagni's archives at is recorded as Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library[26].
  • Pietro Mascagni's family name is recorded as Mascagni[27].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: IT[29]

  • Began / founded: 1863-12-07[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1945-08-02[31]

  • Genre(s): art song, classical, concerto, opera, operetta, orchestral, overture, romantic classical, symphony[32]

  • Community tags: art song, classical, concerto, european, italian, opera, operetta, oratario, orchestral, overture, romantic classical, symphony[33]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 95f7c24e-2879-4abb-ba35-906c467fc704[34]

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Origins and Family

Pietro Mascagni's place of birth was Livorno[2]. He was born on December 7, 1863[3].

Education

Pietro Mascagni was educated at Milan Conservatory[12]. Studied under Amilcare Ponchielli[35], a composer[36], 1834–1886[37], of Kingdom of Italy[38], specialised in Italian opera[39]; Alfredo Soffredini[40], a composer[41], 1854–1923[42], of Kingdom of Italy[43], specialised in music[44]; and Michele Saladino[45], a composer[46], 1835–1912[47].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include conductor[6] and composer[7]. Notable students include Josip Hatze[13], a composer[48], 1879–1959[49], of Kingdom of Yugoslavia[50], specialised in music[51]; Edward Kilenyi[14], a pianist[52], 1884–1968[53], of United States[54]; and Riccardo Zandonai[15], a composer[55], 1883–1944[56], of Austria[57].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Cavalleria rusticana[16], a dramatico-musical work[58], founded in 2020[59]; L'amico Fritz[17], a dramatico-musical work[60]; and Iris[18], a dramatico-musical work[61], founded in 1898[62]. Things named for Pietro Mascagni include 21219 Mascagni[63], an asteroid[64].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Officer of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[19] and Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy[20], a grade of an order[65], in Kingdom of Italy[66].

Death and Burial

Pietro Mascagni died on August 2, 1945[5]. He passed away in Rome[4]. Recorded place of burial include Livorno[9] and Cimitero della Misericordia[10].

Why It Matters

Pietro Mascagni ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (463 views/month, #7,124 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]

Entities named for him include 21219 Mascagni[63], an asteroid[64].

FAQs

Where was Pietro Mascagni born?

Pietro Mascagni's place of birth was Livorno[2].

Where did Pietro Mascagni die?

Pietro Mascagni passed away in Rome[4].

What did Pietro Mascagni do for work?

Pietro Mascagni worked as conductor[6] and composer[7].

Where did Pietro Mascagni go to school?

Pietro Mascagni was educated at Milan Conservatory[12].

What awards did Pietro Mascagni receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[19] and Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy[20].

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  2. [67] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [68] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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