Description

UGO DONARELLI DOBICI (1888 – 1962)

 

 

 

 

After studying under the legendary baritone Antonio Cotogni, he launched his career on Italian stages, first establishing a name for himself in provincial theaters. In 1920, he made a notable guest appearance at the Opéra de Monte-Carlo, performing the role of Manfredo in Montemezzi’s L’Amore dei Tre Re alongside renowned artists Lucrezia Bori, Beniamino Gigli, and Vanni-Marcoux. He also appeared as Marcello in La Bohème and as Silvio in Pagliacci.

His career took him internationally, performing at the Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires in roles such as Des Grieux in Manon and Pinkerton in Madama Butterfly, partnering with Juanita Carracciolo and Ferdinando Ciniselli. In 1920, he expanded his engagements to Rio de Janeiro, and in 1924, he joined an Italian opera group for performances in London, further enhancing his profile on the international opera scene.

 

Chronology of some appearances

 

1919 Foligno Teatro Piermarini Rigoletto (Rigoletto)

1919 Foligno Teatro Piermarini Tosca (Scarpia)

1919 Foligno Teatro Traviata (Germont)

1920 Buenos Ayres Teatro Colon Madama Butterfly (Sharpless)

1920 Montevideo Teatro Solis Madama Butterfly (Sharpless)

1920 Rio de Janeiro Teatro Municipal Madama Butterfly (Sharpless)

1920 Opéra de Monte-Carlo L’Amore dei Tre Re (Manfredo)

1920 Opéra de Monte-Carlo Boheme (Marcello)

1920 Opéra de Monte-Carlo Pagliacci (Sivlio)

 

TRACKLIST

 

  

1. Ballo in Maschera (Verdi) Eri tu 559 1252 Edison Bell
2. Barbiere di Siviglia (Rossini) Largo al Factotum 532 X1191H Edison Bell
3. Boheme (Puccini) O Mimi tu non torni with Nicola Fusati X 1235 Edison Bell
4. Faust (Gounod) Avant de quitter ces lieux 551 X1220 Edison Bell
5. Gioconda (Ponchielli) O monumento 551 X1196 Edison Bell
6. La Dannazione di Faust (Berlioz) Arie delle rose 1112 Edison Bell
7. La Dannazione di Faust (Berlioz) Serenata 1112 Edison Bell
8. Lucia di Lammermoor (Donizetti) Duo with Nicola Fusati Edison Bell
9. O sole mio (di Capua) Edison Bell 1069
10. Otello (Verdi) Credo 1111 Edison Bell
11. Otello (Verdi) Si, pel ciel marmoreo giuro with Nicola Fusati X 1234 Edison Bell
12. Serenata (Tosti) 550 X1221G Edison Bell
13. Serse (Handel) Ombra mai fu 550 X1222G Edison Bell
14. Tosca (Puccini) Se la giurata fede 559 1253 Edison Bell
15. Trovatore (Verdi) Il balen Edison Bell 1069