Goffredo Petrassi
Italy, 1932–2003
Italian composer (1904–2003), one of the most influential Italian musical figures of the 20th century and a revered teacher. His rigorous, modernist works (Partita, the dramatic madrigal Coro di morti) and decades at the Accademia di Santa Cecilia shaped generations — Ennio Morricone among his pupils.
MusicRoots documents 1 artist who influenced Goffredo Petrassi and 1 artist Goffredo Petrassi influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.
Who influenced Goffredo Petrassi?
- Igor Stravinsky — Stravinsky's neoclassicism and rhythmic vitality were a decisive influence on Petrassi's rigorous modern style.
Which artists did Goffredo Petrassi influence?
- Ennio Morricone — Petrassi was Morricone's composition teacher at the Accademia di Santa Cecilia and a decisive influence on his rigorous, modernist craft.