Short bio Stefano Donaudy
Full biography Stefano Donaudy
Stefano Donaudy was an Italian composer born on February 21, 1879, in Palermo, Italy. He is best known for his vocal music, which he divided his efforts between opera and song, though he also wrote chamber and orchestral music. Donaudy's song texts were derived from a wide range of sources, including the works of Italian poets such as Gabriele D'Annunzio, as well as traditional folk and popular songs.
Despite being considered a minor composer, he had early successes with both his songs and operas. In fact, Donaudy wrote six operas, with his first one, "Folchetto," composed when he was just a tween. He also wrote the music for "36 Arie di Stile Antico," which became a beloved collection of songs by singers around the world.
Although Stefano Donaudy passed away on May 30, 1925, his music continues to be performed and appreciated to this day. He is considered a significant figure in the Italian musical landscape of the early twentieth century, and his contributions to the world of vocal music have not gone unnoticed. Despite this, his name is still not as well-known as some of his contemporaries, and his work is often overlooked. However, efforts have been made to rectify this, and his music is gaining more recognition and appreciation over time.
Compositions featuring Stefano Donaudy
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | O del mio amato ben, song | 4:05 min | Vocal Music | 1895 |
| 2 | Vaghissima sembianza, for voice & piano (or orchestra) | 3:11 min | Vocal Music | 1892 |
| 3 | Se vuoi ch'io mora | 2:09 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 4 | Or che le rèdole verdi ritornano | 2:13 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 5 | Perché dolce, caro bene | 2:08 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 6 | Perduta ho la speranza | 1:54 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 7 | Quand' il tuo diavol nacque | 1:55 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 8 | Quanto ti rivedrò | 3:00 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 9 | Quelle labbra non son rose | 1:14 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 10 | Se tra l'erba | 2:14 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 11 | Se volete un servidore | 1:51 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 12 | Ognun ripicchia e nicchia | 1:35 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 13 | Sento nel core certo dolore | 1:42 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 14 | Sorgi il Sol! | 1:34 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 15 | Spirate pur, spirate for voice & piano (or orchestra) | 2:55 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 16 | Tempo è alfin di muover guerra | 1:59 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 17 | Tregua non ho nè sperar so pi·. . . | 2:43 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 18 | Venuto è l'aprile | 2:19 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 19 | Vorrei poterti odiare | 1:09 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 20 | Date abbiento al mio dolore | 2:06 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 21 | Ah, mai non cessate | 1:37 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 22 | Amor mi fa cantare, canzonetta | 2:40 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 23 | Amor mi tiene in pugno | 2:46 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 24 | Amor s'apprende | 2:33 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 25 | Amorosi miei giorni | 4:46 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 26 | Certo un po' di cielo colse | 2:04 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 27 | Come l'allodoletta perli prati | 2:13 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 28 | Cuor mio, cuor mio non vedi | 1:49 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 29 | Ah, che odor di buono | 1:15 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 30 | Dormendo stai | 2:26 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 31 | E Filli m'ha detto | 2:08 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 32 | Freschi luoghi, prati aulenti | 2:36 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 33 | Luoghi sereni e cari | 3:14 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 34 | Madonna renzuola | 1:35 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 35 | No, non mi guardate, madrigale | 2:08 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 36 | O bei nidi d'amore | 3:36 min | Vocal Music | - |
Albums featuring Stefano Donaudy
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Stefano Donaudy, Elizabeth Blancke-Biggs, Michael Recchiuti – Vaghissima Sembianza...(CD, Album) | 2013 | La Sirena Records |
| 2 |  |
Daphna Cohen-Licht / Menahem Wiesenberg, Donaudy • Bellini • Ravel • Hemsi – Song Recital(LP, Album, Stereo) | 1992 | Seoul Records |
| 3 |  |
Magda Olivero, Donaudy, Tosti, Hahn, Respighi, Puccini – In Recital(CD, ) | - | Standing Room Only |
Videos featuring Stefano Donaudy
Vaghissima Sembianza
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Vaghissima Sembianza · Elizabeth Blancke-Biggs · Michael Recchiuti
Vaghissima Sembianza
℗ 2013 La Sirena Records
Released on: 2013-05-22
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"Vaghissima sembianza..." - The life, times, and music of Stefano Donaudy
Vaghissima Sembianza: Arie di Stile Antico di Stefano Donaudy. Elizabeth Blancke-Biggs, soprano & Michael Recchiuti, piano, La Sirena Records. Available at:
http://www.elizabethblancke-biggs.com/CD
O Bei Nidi D'amor
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O Bei Nidi D'amor · Elizabeth Blancke-Biggs · Michael Recchiuti
Vaghissima Sembianza
℗ 2013 La Sirena Records
Released on: 2013-05-22
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Se Tra L'erba
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Se Tra L'erba · Elizabeth Blancke-Biggs · Michael Recchiuti
Vaghissima Sembianza
℗ 2013 La Sirena Records
Released on: 2013-05-22
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Come L'allodoletta
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Come L'allodoletta · Elizabeth Blancke-Biggs · Michael Recchiuti
Vaghissima Sembianza
℗ 2013 La Sirena Records
Released on: 2013-05-22
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Spirate Pur, Spirate
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Spirate Pur, Spirate · Elizabeth Blancke-Biggs · Michael Recchiuti
Vaghissima Sembianza
℗ 2013 La Sirena Records
Released on: 2013-05-22
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Or Che Le Redole
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Or Che Le Redole · Elizabeth Blancke-Biggs · Michael Recchiuti
Vaghissima Sembianza
℗ 2013 La Sirena Records
Released on: 2013-05-22
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Sorge Il Sol
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Sorge Il Sol · Elizabeth Blancke-Biggs · Michael Recchiuti
Vaghissima Sembianza
℗ 2013 La Sirena Records
Released on: 2013-05-22
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Freschi Luoghi, Prati Aulenti
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Freschi Luoghi, Prati Aulenti · Elizabeth Blancke-Biggs · Michael Recchiuti
Vaghissima Sembianza
℗ 2013 La Sirena Records
Released on: 2013-05-22
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Certo Un Po' Di Cielo Colse
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Certo Un Po' Di Cielo Colse · Elizabeth Blancke-Biggs · Michael Recchiuti
Vaghissima Sembianza
℗ 2013 La Sirena Records
Released on: 2013-05-22
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Quando Ti Rivedro
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Quando Ti Rivedro · Elizabeth Blancke-Biggs · Michael Recchiuti
Vaghissima Sembianza
℗ 2013 La Sirena Records
Released on: 2013-05-22
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Perduta Ho La Speranza
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Perduta Ho La Speranza · Elizabeth Blancke-Biggs · Michael Recchiuti
Vaghissima Sembianza
℗ 2013 La Sirena Records
Released on: 2013-05-22
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Sento Nel Core
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Sento Nel Core · Elizabeth Blancke-Biggs · Michael Recchiuti
Vaghissima Sembianza
℗ 2013 La Sirena Records
Released on: 2013-05-22
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Amor Mi Fa Cantare
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Amor Mi Fa Cantare · Elizabeth Blancke-Biggs · Michael Recchiuti
Vaghissima Sembianza
℗ 2013 La Sirena Records
Released on: 2013-05-22
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No, Non Mi Guardate
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No, Non Mi Guardate · Elizabeth Blancke-Biggs · Michael Recchiuti
Vaghissima Sembianza
℗ 2013 La Sirena Records
Released on: 2013-05-22
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Luoghi Sereni E Cari
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Luoghi Sereni E Cari · Elizabeth Blancke-Biggs · Michael Recchiuti
Vaghissima Sembianza
℗ 2013 La Sirena Records
Released on: 2013-05-22
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Tregua Non Ho
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Tregua Non Ho · Elizabeth Blancke-Biggs · Michael Recchiuti
Vaghissima Sembianza
℗ 2013 La Sirena Records
Released on: 2013-05-22
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Tempo Alfin Di Muover Guerra
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Tempo Alfin Di Muover Guerra · Elizabeth Blancke-Biggs · Michael Recchiuti
Vaghissima Sembianza
℗ 2013 La Sirena Records
Released on: 2013-05-22
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Dormendo Stai
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Dormendo Stai · Elizabeth Blancke-Biggs · Michael Recchiuti
Vaghissima Sembianza
℗ 2013 La Sirena Records
Released on: 2013-05-22
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