Edgardo Donato

Edgardo Donato (Spanish pronunciation: [eðˈɣaɾðo ðoˈnato]; April 14, 1897 – February 15, 1963) was a tango composer and orchestra leader. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he was raised from a young age and musically trained in Montevideo, Uruguay. He died aged 65.

Birth and Death Data: Born April 14, 1897 (Buenos Aires), Died February 15, 1963 (Buenos Aires)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1923 - 1947

Roles Represented in DAHR: leader, composer, songwriter

Notes: Edgardo Donato's father, Ernesto Donato, was a mandolinist, cellist, and conductor; his brother Osvaldo was a pianist, bandleader, and composer; his brother Ascanio (A. E. Donato) was a cellist and composer.

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Recordings (Results 1-25 of 174 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor [Vi cat 37525-B] 10-in. approximately 1933 or 1934 La llorona Mercedes Simone Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble songwriter  
Victor BVE-40782 10-in. 12/15/1927 Volvé a casa Juan Pulido Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble composer  
Victor BVE-59574 10-in. 4/4/1930 Seguí no te parés Juan Arvizu Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble composer  
Victor BAVE-60162 10-in. Spring 1930 Julián Orquesta Adolfo Carabelli Instrumental ensemble composer  
Victor 65547 10-in. 7/14/1932 Volvé! Orquestra Típica Gentile ; Malena de Toledo Instrumental ensemble, with female vocal solo composer  
Victor BAVE-66712 10-in. May 1932 Se fué sin decir adíos Libertad Lamarque Female vocal solo composer  
Victor BAVE-66849 10-in. July 1932 Volvé Orquesta Adolfo Carabelli ; Mercedes Simone Instrumental ensemble, with female vocal solo composer  
Victor BAVE-66863 10-in. Aug. 1932 Volvé Libertad Lamarque Female vocal solo composer  
Victor BAVE-66980 10-in. 12/9/1932 El huracán Edgardo Donato Muchachos Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo leader, composer  
Victor BAVE-66981 10-in. December 1932 Adónde vas tan regalón? Edgardo Donato Muchachos Instrumental ensemble leader  
Victor BAVE-74238 10-in. 7/13/1933 La novena Edgardo Donato Muchachos ; Félix Gutiérrez Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo and male vocal group leader  
Victor BAVE-74239 10-in. 7/13/1933 Veneración Edgardo Donato Muchachos Instrumental ensemble leader  
Victor BAVE-74279 10-in. 8/8/1933 Pobre soñador Charlo ; Orquesta Adolfo Carabelli Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo composer  
Victor BAVE-74312 10-in. 9/11/1933 Triste y sin alpiste Orquesta Tipica Edgardo Donato Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo leader, songwriter  
Victor BAVE-74313 10-in. El acomodo Orquesta Tipica Edgardo Donato Instrumental ensemble leader, composer  
Victor BAVE-74354 10-in. Oct. 1933 Mi Porteñita gracil Edgardo Donato Muchachos Instrumental ensemble leader  
Victor BAVE-74355 10-in. Santa Milonguita Edgardo Donato Muchachos Instrumental ensemble leader  
Victor BAVE-74376 10-in. Nov. 1933 Penas Edgardo Donato Muchachos Jazz/dance band leader, composer  
Victor BAVE-74377 10-in. Nov. 1933 ¡Qué haces! ¡Qué haces! Edgardo Donato Muchachos Instrumental ensemble leader  
Victor BAVE-74414 10-in. 1/9/1934 Esto es el colmo Orquesta Tipica Edgardo Donato Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo leader  
Victor BAVE-74415 10-in. 1/9/1934 Petronila y candelario Antonio Maida ; Orquesta Tipica Edgardo Donato Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo leader, composer  
Victor BAVE-74440 10-in. 2/9/1934 Ruego Edgardo Donato Muchachos Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal duet leader  
Victor BAVE-74441 10-in. Feb. 1934 Abombada Orquesta Tipica Edgardo Donato Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo leader, composer  
Victor BAVE-74452 10-in. 3/12/1934 Noche Sevillana Edgardo Donato Muchachos ; Antonio Maida Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo leader  
Victor BAVE-74453 10-in. 3/12/1934 Risas Edgardo Donato Muchachos ; Antonio Maida Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo leader, composer  
(Results 1-25 of 174 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Donato, Edgardo," accessed November 13, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/108102.

Donato, Edgardo. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 13, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/108102.

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