Upbringing
Where was his mother from? Father?
Italian Mother and French Father
How did he make a living?
working as a singing teacher, accompanist for Sicily’s wealthy families
Who does Donaudy epitomize?
Reynaldo Hahn
At what age did Stefano start composing?
13
opera and song, as well as chamber and orchestral music
What was the purpose of Art Nouveau?
to not overlook functional objects and instead make them into a pieces of art and push boundaries and become free of the imitative historicism in the nineteenth century
Who was his mentor?
Guglielmo Zuelli
What collection was he most widely known for?
36 Arie di Stile Antico or 36 Arias of Ancient style
Which of his opera's became a fiasco and provoked him to end his composing career?
La Fiamminga
Folchetto
Who wrote the lyrics to his Arias?
his brother, Alberto Donaudy
What did Donaudy's compositions reveal?
These songs reveal a mastery of vocal technique and a deeply sensuous and elegant melodic vein.