Ildebrando Pizzetti

Composer and musicologist, 'Debora e Jaele'

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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