Mascagni
Mascagni is an Italian surname. The name is most closely associated with Pietro Mascagni (1863–1945), a prominent Italian composer who helped shape the verismo movement in opera. Mascagni achieved lasting fame with Cavalleria Rusticana, a one-act opera that premiered in 1890 and quickly became part of the standard international repertoire. He also composed other operas, including L'amico Fritz (1891) and Iris (1898), as well as various orchestral and choral works. His career continued into the early 20th century, though his later productions did not reach the level of his breakthrough.
Beyond Pietro Mascagni, the surname is borne by other individuals in Italy and among Italian diaspora communities.