Description

NUNÙ SANCHIONI (CAIRO, 1908 – ?)

She studied in Milan under Molajoli and made her debut in 1926 at the Teatro Campoamor in Oviedo. Between 1930 and 1935, her career was primarily focused on performances in provincial Italian theaters, including the Teatro Sociale in Schio, Teatro Civico in Orvieto, and Teatro Coccia in Novara. After guest performances in Spain, notably in San Sebastián, she married a German and relocated to Java, where she worked as a vocal pedagogue. In Italy, she was most renowned for her portrayal of Rosina in Rossini’s Il Barbiere di Siviglia.

Chronology of some appearances

1926 Oviedo Teatro Campoamor Boheme (Musetta)

1930 Schio Teatro Sociale Barbiere di Siviglia (Rosina)

1931 Orvieto Teatro Civico Barbiere di Siviglia (Rosina)

1935 Novara Teatro Coccia Barbiere di Siviglia (Rosina)

TRACKLIST

1. Barbiere di Siviglia (Rossini) Dunque io son… Ve’ che bestia (w. Molinari) CQ226, CQ226, WB3431, WB3432 Columbia, Milano 1930-05-30
2. Barbiere di Siviglia (Rossini) Una voce poco fa… Io sono docile CQ225, CQ225, WB3429, WB3430 Columbia, Milano 1930
3. Lucia di Lammermoor (Donizetti) Alfin son tua CQ229 WB3447 Columbia, Milano 1930
4. Lucia di Lammermoor (Donizetti) Quando rapita in estasi DQ653 WB3445 Columbia, Milano 1930
5. Lucia di Lammermoor (Donizetti) Regnava nel silenzio DQ653 WB3435 Columbia, Milano 1930
6. Lucia di Lammermoor (Donizetti) Spargi d’amaro pianto CQ229 WB3449 Columbia, Milano 1930
7. Puritani (Bellini) Vieni fra queste braccia (w. Barrosa) Private record
8. Rigoletto (Verdi) Figlia! Mio padre!… Deh! Non parlare al misero (w. Molinari) DQ 652, WB 3433, DQ 652, WB 3434
9. Rigoletto (Verdi) Lassù in cielo (w. Granforte) DB1449 (32-1540) HMV, Milano 1930-04-08
10. Rigoletto (Verdi) Piangi, piangi fanciulla (w. Granforte) DA1128 (30-3539) HMV, Milano 1930-04-08
11. Rigoletto (Verdi) Sì, vendetta (w. Granforte & Masini) DB1449 (32-1538) HMV, Milano 1930-04-08
12. Roméo et Juliette (Gounod) Valzer D 5933 B 2162 Columbia, Milano 1928 (late)