Montsalvatge's style evolved over several different phases. At the start of his career, he was strongly influenced by the twelve-tone technique and by Wagnerism, which together dominated the Catalan music scene during the period represented by his Sinfonía mediterránea of 1949.
Montsalvatge's style changed through various stages. At the beginning of his career, he was significantly impacted by the twelve-tone technique and Wagnerism, which collectively shaped Catalan music during the period represented by his Sinfonía mediterránea from 1949.