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 |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Donato, Edgardo," accessed November 4, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/108102.
Donato, Edgardo. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 4, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/108102.
"Donato, Edgardo." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 4 November 2024.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Donato, Edgardo - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/nb99074631
Wikidata: Edgardo Donato - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q656025
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/76513401
MusicBrainz: Edgardo Donato - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/e87d5ed5-5b1c-4689-a956-15a7a1635948
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