Enzo Masetti(1893-1961)
- Composer
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
A respected pioneer of Italian film music, Enzo Masetti was born in
Bologna in 1893. Although several references give his birthday as 18
August, his birth certificate states 19 August 1893, and he was the son
of Giulio Masetti and Emma Roversi. Enzo graduated from Bologna
Conservatory in 1920. After working on a number of symphonic and
operatic works, he entered the Italian film industry in 1936 and became
the first winner of the Nastri d'Argento for Best Score in 1946. At the
same time he gained a reputation for film music teaching and held
classes at both the S. Cecilia Conservatory and Centro Sperimentale di
Cinematografia.
His most famous pupil was Mario Nascimbene. Masetti also wrote the definitive reference work "La Musica nel Film" in 1950. After composing the score for Hercules Unchained (1959) (Hercules Unchained), Masetti retired, sadly enjoying only two years of retirement before his death at the age of 67.
His most famous pupil was Mario Nascimbene. Masetti also wrote the definitive reference work "La Musica nel Film" in 1950. After composing the score for Hercules Unchained (1959) (Hercules Unchained), Masetti retired, sadly enjoying only two years of retirement before his death at the age of 67.
