Celestina Boninsegna

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 were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 1-25 of 49 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
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 November 1, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103926.

Boninsegna, Celestina. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 1, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103926.

"Boninsegna, Celestina." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 1 November 2024.