Ildebrando Pizzetti
Composer and musicologist, 'Debora e Jaele'
Born
September 20th, 1880
144 years ago
Died
1968
57 years ago — 88 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Italy
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Born in 1880, a prominent Italian composer and musicologist, contributed significantly to 20th-century music. Pizzetti studied at the Conservatorio Giuseppe Verdi in Milan and later became a professor there. He incorporated elements of Italian folk music into his works. His opera 'Debora e Jaele' gained acclaim for its innovative melodic structures. Pizzetti also authored influential essays on music, contributing to musicology through both composition and scholarly work. Engaged in various aspects of musical life, served as a critic and worked with notable institutions, furthering the appreciation of Italian opera.
Composed the opera 'Debora e Jaele'
Authored significant musicological essays
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