Pietro Mascagni
Pietro Mascagni was an Italian composer primarily known for his operas. His 1890 masterpiece Cavalleria Rusticana caused one of the greatest sensations in opera history and single-handedly ushered in the Verismo movement in Italian dramatic music.
| Name | Pietro Mascagni |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Birth date | |
| Birth place | Livorno |
| Death date | |
| Death place | Rome |
| Music time period | Early 20th c. |
| Instruments | orchestra |