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Richard Bonelli

Richard Bonelli (born George Richard Bunn; 6 February 1889 – 7 June 1980) was an American operatic baritone active from 1915 to the late 1970s. Although he sang predominantly on stage in both light and grand operas, he also performed at various times on radio, in concerts and films, as well as on television.

Birth and Death Data: Born February 6, 1889 (Port Byron), Died June 7, 1980 (Los Angeles)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1920 - 1928

Roles Represented in DAHR: baritone vocal

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor [Trial 1920-01-05-04] Not documented 1/5/1920 Smilin' through Richard Bonelli Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Victor [Trial 1920-01-05-05] Not documented 1/5/1920 Brindise Richard Bonelli Male vocal solo, with piano vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick 3911 10-in. approximately July 1920 Tommy, lad Richard Bonelli Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick 3952 10-in. approximately July 1920 Calling me home to you Richard Bonelli Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick 4291 10-in. approximately Oct. 1920 A heart bow'd down Richard Bonelli Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick 4975 10-in. approximately Jan. 1921 Funiculi, funicula Richard Bonelli Male vocal solo, with male vocal trio and orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick 4979 10-in. approximately Jan. 1921 La paloma Richard Bonelli Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick 5233 10-in. approximately Mar. 1921 For all eternity Richard Bonelli Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick 6155 10-in. approximately Aug. 1921 Pale moon Richard Bonelli Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick 6160 10-in. approximately Aug. 1921 Ma Lindy Lou Richard Bonelli Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick 7161 10-in. approximately Jan. 1922 Song of the "Mush on" Richard Bonelli Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick 7164 10-in. approximately Jan. 1922 Rolling down to Rio Richard Bonelli Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick 8049 10-in. approximately May 1922 The palms Richard Bonelli Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick 8098 10-in. approximately May 1922 Good night quartet Music Art Singers Mixed vocal quartet, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick 8101 10-in. approximately May 1922 Madrigal Music Art Singers Mixed vocal quartet, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick 9669 10-in. approximately Jan. 1923 The Holy City Richard Bonelli Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick 11925 12-in. approximately 1921 On the road to Mandalay Richard Bonelli Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick 11955 12-in. approximately 1921 Tim Rooney’s at the fightin’ Richard Bonelli Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick 4063-4065 10-in. approximately Aug. 1920 Smilin' through Richard Bonelli Male vocal solo, with orchestra and violin obbligato vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick 4735-4736 10-in. approximately Dec. 1920 Mother o' mine Richard Bonelli Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick 8133-8134 10-in. approximately May 1922 Gypsy love song Richard Bonelli Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick 8217-8218 10-in. approximately June 1922 Bedouin love song Richard Bonelli Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick 8219-8220 10-in. approximately June 1922 Clang of the forge Richard Bonelli Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick 8221-8222 10-in. approximately June 1922 Danny Deever Richard Bonelli Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick 11026-11028 10-in. 7/5/1923 Dream faces Richard Bonelli Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick 11029-11031 10-in. 7/5/1923 Duna Richard Bonelli Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick 11032-11034 10-in. 7/5/1923 Viking song Richard Bonelli Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick XE27552 12-in. 5/15/1928 Solenne in quest’ora Richard Bonelli ; Mario Chamlee Vocal duet (tenor and baritone), with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick XE27553 12-in. 5/15/1928 Solo profugo Richard Bonelli ; Mario Chamlee Vocal duet (tenor and baritone), with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E27560 10-in. 5/16/1928 Luna d’estate Richard Bonelli Male vocal solo, with orchestra, mandolin, and guitar vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E27561 10-in. 5/16/1928 Visione veneziana Richard Bonelli Male vocal solo, with orchestra, mandolin, and guitar vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E27563 10-in. 5/17/1928 Bird songs at eventide Richard Bonelli Male vocal solo, with orchestra, mandolin, and guitar vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E27564 10-in. 5/17/1928 Love was with me yesterday Richard Bonelli Male vocal solo, with orchestra, mandolin, and guitar vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E19680-E19681 10-in. 7/7/1926 Gypsy love song Richard Bonelli Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E19682-E19683 10-in. 7/7/1926 The Holy City Richard Bonelli Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E19684-E19685 10-in. 7/7/1926 The palms Richard Bonelli Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E19741-E19742 10-in. 7/12/1926 Bedouin love song Richard Bonelli Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E19743-E19745 10-in. 7/12/1926 Indian dawn Richard Bonelli Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E19746-E19747 10-in. 7/12/1926 Because of you Richard Bonelli Male vocal solo, with 2 violins, bells, and organ vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E19805-E19807 10-in. 7/19/1926 Sweet little woman o’ mine Richard Bonelli Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E19808-E19810 10-in. 7/19/1926 Calling me home to you Richard Bonelli Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick XE24695-XE24697 12-in. 10/11/1927 On the road to Mandalay Richard Bonelli Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick E24698-E24700 10-in. 10/11/1927 Tommy, lad! Richard Bonelli Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  
Brunswick XE24701-XE24702 12-in. 10/11/1927 Danny Deever Richard Bonelli Male vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, baritone vocal  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Bonelli, Richard," accessed April 25, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108946.

Bonelli, Richard. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108946.

"Bonelli, Richard." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 April 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108946

External Sources

Wikipedia: Richard Bonelli

Discogs: Richard Bonelli

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Linked Open Data Sources

LCNAR: Bonelli, Richard - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no90004649

Wikidata: Richard Bonelli - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q7324252

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/46319450

MusicBrainz: Richard Bonelli - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/68f3c307-0110-4fd2-81b1-0ed890c412c2

FAST: http://id.worldcat.org/fast/265640

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