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Celestina Boninsegna

Celestina Boninsegna (26 February 1877 – 13 February 1947) was an Italian operatic dramatic soprano, known for her interpretations of the heroines in Verdi's operas. Although particularly eminent in Verdi's works, she sang a wide repertoire during her 25-year career, including Rosaura in the world premiere of Mascagni's Le maschere. Boninsegna made many recordings between 1904 and 1918, and her voice was one of the most successfully captured on disc during that period.

Birth and Death Data: Born February 26, 1877 (Reggio nell’Emilia), Died February 14, 1947 (Milan)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1904 - 1923

Roles Represented in DAHR: soprano vocal

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Recordings (Results 1-25 of 49 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Columbia 30351 12-in. 2/14/1910 D'amore sull'ali rosee Celestina Boninsegna Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 30352 12-in. 2/14/1910 Voi lo sapete, o Mamma Celestina Boninsegna Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 30353 12-in. approximately 1909 Mi chiamano Mimi Celestina Boninsegna Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 30354 12-in. 2/14/1910 Tacea la notte placida Celestina Boninsegna Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 30355 12-in. 2/14/1910 Vissi d'arte e d'amor Celestina Boninsegna Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 30356 12-in. 2/18/1910 Casta diva Celestina Boninsegna Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 30357 12-in. 2/18/1910 Ah! Bello a me ritorna Celestina Boninsegna Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 30358 12-in. 2/18/1910 Suicidio! In questi fieri momenti Celestina Boninsegna Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 30359 12-in. 2/18/1910 Bel raggio lusinghier Celestina Boninsegna Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 30380 12-in. 3/14/1910 Ernani, involami Celestina Boninsegna Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 30381 12-in. 3/14/1910 Ritorna vincitor Celestina Boninsegna Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 30382 12-in. 3/14/1910 O patria mia Celestina Boninsegna Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 30383 12-in. 3/14/1910 Pace, pace mio dio Celestina Boninsegna Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 11028 10-in. approximately 1908 to 1914 Aria dei gioielli Celestina Boninsegna Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 11029 10-in. approximately 1908 to 1914 Aria dei gioielli Celestina Boninsegna Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 11034 10-in. approximately 1908 to 1914 Morrò, ma prima in grazia Celestina Boninsegna Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 11036 10-in. approximately 1908 to 1914 Sola nei miei primi anni Celestina Boninsegna Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 11045 10-in. approximately 1908 to 1914 La vergine degli angeli Celestina Boninsegna Soprano vocal solo, with vocal chorus and orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 11046 10-in. approximately 1908 to 1914 Madre pietosa, vergine Celestina Boninsegna Soprano vocal solo, with vocal chorus and orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 11047 10-in. approximately 1908 to 1914 Spunta l'aurora pallida Celestina Boninsegna Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 11048 10-in. approximately 1908 to 1914 Ei m'ama Celestina Boninsegna Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 42126 10-in. between 1915 and 1920 Questo mio bianco manto Celestina Boninsegna Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 42127 10-in. between 1915 and 1920 Vissi d'arte, vissi d'amore Celestina Boninsegna Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 42128 10-in. between 1915 and 1920 Ernani, Ernani involami Celestina Boninsegna Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
Columbia 74711 12-in. between 1916 and 1923 Non sai tu 1a parte Celestina Boninsegna ; Narciso Del Ry Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra vocalist, soprano vocal  
(Results 1-25 of 49 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Boninsegna, Celestina," accessed March 28, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103926.

Boninsegna, Celestina. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved March 28, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103926.

"Boninsegna, Celestina." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 28 March 2024.

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URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103926

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