Alberto Colombo

Alberto Colombo (November 27, 1888 – March 24, 1954) was an American film composer and music director.

He was nominated at the 10th Academy Awards in the category of Best Score for the film Portia on Trial.

He contributed to over 100 films.

Birth and Death Data: Born November 27, 1888 (New York City), Died March 24, 1954 (Los Angeles)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1927 - 1930

Roles Represented in DAHR: tenor vocal, arranger, composer

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BVE-63176 10-in. 10/28/1930 R.K.O. march Thos. Kennedy Male vocal solo, with orchestra arranger  
Brunswick E25004-E25006 10-in. 11/1/1927 Piedigrotta Duo Colombo Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Brunswick E25011-E25012 10-in. 11/1/1927 Il gabbetto ‘e a maruzzara Duo Colombo Female-male vocal duet, with orchestra composer, vocalist, tenor vocal  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Colombo, Alberto," accessed October 31, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105726.

Colombo, Alberto. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 31, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105726.

"Colombo, Alberto." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 31 October 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105726

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