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Pietro Mascagni was born in 1863. He was an Italian composer best known for his opera Cavalleria Rusticana, which premiered in 1890 and became one of the most popular operas of all time. Mascagni's music is characterized by its melodic beauty, dramatic intensity, and use of folk elements. He was a prolific composer, writing over 20 operas, as well as orchestral and vocal works.