Alfredo Antonini (May 31, 1901 – November 3, 1983) was a leading Italian-American symphony conductor and composer who was active on the international concert stage as well as on the CBS radio and television networks from the 1930s through the early 1970s.[ The New York Times, July 2, 1948, pg. 24][ The New York Times, October 5, 1948, pg. 30][ The New York Times, April 25, 1957, pg. 34][ The New York Times, February 12, 1960, pg. 22] In 1972 he received an Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Religious Programming on television for his conducting of the premiere of Ezra Laderman's opera And David Wept for CBS television during 1971.[ Entertainment Awards Don Franks. McFarland and Co., London, 2005 p. 394 Emmy Awards 1972 Outstanding Achievement in Religious Programming - Alfredo Antonini
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/ref> In addition, he was awarded the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic in 1980.
Biography
Antonini was born in Alessandria and pursued his musical studies at the Royal Conservatory in Milan.[ New York Public Library Research Catalogue: "Interview With Alfredo Antonini" Grauer, Ben. 10 June 1963 Alfredo Antonini on nypl.org/research-catalog] He distinguished himself as both an organist and pianist with La Scala Orchestra in Milan prior to emigrating to the United States in 1929.[ Latin American Music - Alfredo Antonini and Viva America orchestra. H. Royer Smith Co., Philadelphia, PA, Vol. 14, No. 8 October 1946, pp. 6-7 Latin American Music - Alfredo Antonini and Viva America Orchestra critical review of the album and brief biography of Antonini in The New Records, pp. 6–7 on archive.org. Accessed 29 December 2022.][ The New Records: Latin American Music Review, October 1946, p. 7. Accessed 29 December 2022.] In addition, his wife Sandra was a both a piano accompanist and voice teacher.[ Alfredo, Sandra Antonini to give concert as gift to community
St. Petersburg Times, April 19, 1980 p. 54 on Google Books]]
During the 1940s, he distinguished himself as a conductor of several leading orchestras while performing on CBS Radio. These included: the CBS Pan American Orchestra (1940–1949), as part of the cultural diplomacy initiative of the Department of State and the Office of the Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs during World War II, the Columbia Concert Orchestra (1940–1949) and the CBS Symphony Orchestra.[Media Sound & Culture in Latin America & the Caribbean (eds. Bronfman, Alejandra & Wood, Andrew Grant). University of Pittsburgh Press, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 2012, pp. 48-49 Alfredo Antonini & The CBS Pan American Orchestra (see pp. 48-49), books.google.com. Accessed 29 December 2022.]
His performances with the CBS Pan American Orchestra were noteworthy for helping to introduce Latin American music and the Mexican bolero to large audiences in the United States.[ Media Sound & Culture in Latin America & the Caribbean (eds. Bronfman, Alejandra & Wood, Andrew Grant). University of Pittsburgh Press, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, 2012, p. 49 Alfredo Antonini, CBS Pan American Orchestra Latin American Music, books.google.com. Accessed 29 December 2022.]
The 1940s: Radio
During the 1940s Antonini conducted live radio broadcasts of the program Viva America[[8] ] on the CBS Radio and La Cadena de las Americas (Network of the Americas) in collaboration with several international artists including: Nestor Mesta Chayres (aka "El Gitano De Mexico"),[ "Banana E.T. Proves Good Eating for Elsa Miranda", Billboard, 2 February 1946, p. 4 ]
"Elsa Miranda and the radio show Viva America"
/ref> Eva Garza,[ Eva Garza biography, The Strachwitz Frontera collection of Mexican and Mexican American Recordings on frontera.library.ucla.edu. Accessed 29 December 2022.][Deborah R. Vargas.
Dissonant Divas in Chicana Music: The Limits of La Onda, University of Minnesota Press, Minneapolis, 2012, pp. 155-157; ] Kate Smith,[ Photograph of actor Pat O'Brien and singer Kate Smith on the Viva America program for CBS Radio on Getty Images.com] Pat O'Brien,[ Photograph of actor Pat O'Brien and singer Kate Smith on the Viva America program for CBS Radio on Getty Images.com] and John Serry.[ Eastman School of Music - University of Rochester - Sibley Music Library: John J. Serry Sr. Collection Autographed Photograph of John Serry accordionist on CBS' C de Las A program circa 1940s p. 3, Series 3, Collection Box 3, Item 1: The John J. Serry Sr. Collection archived at the University of Rochester Eastman School of Music ][ The New York Times, 9 June 1946, p. 49.][ Media Sound & Culture in Latin America & the Caribbean (eds Bronfman, Alejandra & Wood, Andrew Grant). University of Pittsburgh Press, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 2012, p. 49
See p. 49. Accessed 29 December 2022.] He also appeared with Chayres and the New York Philharmonic in the Night of the Americas Concert series at Carnegie Hall.,[ The New York Times, 12 May 1946, p. 42][ The New York Times, 17 May 1947, p. 8][ The New York Times, 4 May 1950, p. 37] Additional performances in collaboration with Arvizu and the CBS Tipica Orchestra for the Inter-America Music Fiesta at Carnegie Hall also attracted widespread acclaim.[ The New York Times, 27 October 1941, p. 21][ The New York Times, 1 February 1942, p. D2]
In 1946, Antonini recorded several popular Latin American songs on the album Latin American Music - Alfredo Antonini and Viva America Orchestra for Alpha Records (catalogue #'s 12205A, 12205B, 12206A, 12206B) including: Tres Palabras (Osvaldo Farres), Caminito de Tu Casa (Julio Alberto Hernández), Chapinita (Miguel Sandoval) and Noche De Ronda (Augustin Lara).[ Billboard: "Advanced Record Releases - Alfredo Antonini and Viva America Orchestra", New York, Vol. 58 No. 14, 6 April 1946, pp. 34, 130 Latin American Music - Alfredo Antonini and Viva America Orchestra in Billboard, books.google.com. Accessed 29 December 2022.][ Latin American Music catalog.loc.gov. Accessed 29 December 2022.] Critical review of the albums in The New Records praised his conducting talents and hailed the collection as among the best new albums of Latin American music.[The New Records. Latin American Music - Alfredo Antonini and Viva America orchestra H. Royer Smith Co., Philadelphia, PA, Vol. 14, No. 8 October 1946, pp. 6-7][ Latin American Music - Alfredo Antonini and Viva America Orchestra critical review of the album in The New Records (pp. 6-7), archive.org. Accessed 29 December 2022.]
Later in the 1940s, Antonini collaborated with vocalist Victoria Cordova in a series of recordings for Muzak, featuring compositions familiar to audiences in both North and South America. Included among these were: What a Difference a Day Made - Maria Grever, You Belong to My Heart - Agustin Lara, Siboney - Ernesto Lecuona, Amor - Gabriel Ruiz, Say It Isn't So - Irving Berlin, How Deep is the Ocean - Irving Berlin and A Perfect Day - Carrie Jacobs-Bond.[ "Victoria Cordova" and Alfredo Antonini Orchestra sound recording for Muzak archived in The Library of Congress Online Catalog at catalog.loc.gov. Accessed 29 December 2022.][ "Victoria Cordova" and Alfredo Antonini Orcehatra sound recording for Muzak archived in the Library of Congress Online Catalog at catalog.loc.gov. Accessed 29 December 2022.][ Victoria Cordova and Alfredo Antonini Orchestra sound recording for Muzak #1, catalog.loc.gov. Accessed 29 December 2022.][ Victoria Cordova and Alfredo Antonini Orchestra sound recording for Muzak #2, catalog.loc.gov. Accessed 29 December 2022.] He also collaborated with the Latin group Los Panchos in a recording of the Chilean cueca dance La Palma for Pilotone records (#P45-5067).[ "La Palma" performed by Los Panchos Trio, Alfredo Antonini and the Viva America Orchestra on archive.org. Accessed 29 December 2022.] In addition, he recorded several songs for Columbia records with operatic baritone Carlo Morelli which included "La spagnola" (#17192-D), Alma Mia (#17192-D) Canta Il Mare (#17263-D), Si Alguna Vez (#17263-D).[ Vocalist Baritone Carlo Morelli and Alfredo Antonini in performance on archive.org] Additional collaborators included: Nino Martini for a recording of the song Amapola (Columbia, #17202-D)[ Amapola performed by Nino Martini and Alfredo Antonini on archive.org. Accessed 29 December 2022.] and Nestor Chayres for a recording of Granada (Decca, #23770 A).[ Granada performed by Nestor Chayres and Alfredo Antonini, archive.org. Accessed 29 December 2022.]
At the close of the decade in 1948, Antonini also appeared as the conductor in the premier program of the CBS Symphony Summer Series which was broadcast live over the CBS Radio network.[ "Distinguished Conductors, Soloists, Premiers of American WorksSlated For Summer Series of CBS Symphony" Your Radio Listening Post April 23, 1948 p. 14 on Google Books] During this time he also collaborated with leading orchestral musicians including Julius Baker,[ "Sunday Selections" Toledoo Blade, June 12, 1948 p. 65 on Google Books][ The New York Public Library Archives and manuscripts: "Voice of America Collection of Radio Broadcasts" June 13, 1948 Alfredo Antonini & Julius Baker on archives.nypl.org] and Mitch Miller.[ The New York Public Library Archives and manuscripts: "Voice of America Collection of Radio Broadcasts" June 13, 1948 Alfredo Antonini & Mitch Miller on archives.nypl.org] Several of his performances with the CBS Symphony Orchestra were also broadcast over the Voice of America network in 1948 and 1949.[ Alfredo Antonini conducts the CBS Symphony Orchestra on Voice of America archived at the New York Public Library on archives.nypl.org] In addition, his recordings with the operatic vocalists Juan Arvizu and Nestor Mesta Chayres were transcribed during this time for broadcast by the Armed Forces Radio Network.[ The Directory of the Armed Forces Radio Service Mackenzie, Harry. Greenwood Press, London, 1999, p. 33 Alfredo Antonini, Juan Arvizu, Nestor Mesta Chayres on Google Books]
The 1950s: Opera
During the 1950s, Antonini was a professor of music at St. John's University, located in Brooklyn, New York. He taught the Music Appreciation course. As a musical director for CBS Television during the 1950s, he was instrumental in presenting a program of classical and operatic music to the general public. His collaboration with Julie Andrews, Richard Rodgers, and Oscar Hammerstein II in a production of Cinderella for CBS television was telecast live in color on 31 March 1957 to an audience of 107 million.[ The New York Times, 31 March 1957, p. 106][
Amy Asch. The Completre Lyrics of Oscar Hammerstein II
/ref>][ "Cinderella (Television)" and Alfredo Antonini and Julie Andrews, The Rodgers and Hammerstein Collection, Williamson Music, 2002; ] During this decade, he also appeared with several noted operatic sopranos including: Eileen Farrell and Beverly Sills.[ The New York Times, 9 July 1956, p. 26.] Later in 1957, he became the musical director/conductor of the Tampa Philharmonic Orchestra.
In 1951 he also served as both the orchestra leader and the Choral leader for the CBS Radio program Music Land U.S.A which featured talented vocalists. Included on the broadcast were Lois Hunt, Earl Wrightson and Thomas Hayward.[ Photograph Music Land U.S.A. Alfredo Antonini, Lois Hunt, Earl Wrightson Thomas Hayward at CBS Radio in 1951 on Getty Images] These performances by the Alfredo Antonini Orchestra were included among several transcriptions of Antonini's work which were selected for broadcast to America's armed forces throughout the world by the Armed Forces Radio Network Service during the 1940's and 1950's.[ The Directory of the Armed Forces Radio Service Mackenzie, Harry. Greenwood Press, London, 1999, p. 33, p.143, p. 151, p. 160, p. 162 on Google Books]
Antonini served as a conductor of the open-air summer concerts held at the landmark Lewisohn Stadium in New York City during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s.[ The New York Philharmonic - Leon Levy Digital Archives, Programs of Alfredo Antonini conducting the New York Philharmonic. Accessed 29 December 2022.] He appeared at least once during each season while featuring leading talent from the Metropolitan Opera.[
target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> City University of New York CUNY Academic Works - Music for the (American) People: The Concerts at Lewisohn Stadium 1922-1964 Johnathan Stern. The City University of New York, New York, 2009, p. 204][
Seven Frequent Stadium Conductors - Alfredo Antonini and starts from the Met at Lewisohn Stadium, academicworks.cuny.edu. Accessed 29 December 2022.][ The New York Philharmonic - Leon Levy Digital Archives - Programs of Alfredo Antonini conducting the New York Philharmonic and operatic soloists, archives.nyphil.org. Accessed 29 December 2022.][ Stadium Concerts Review - Stadium Symphony Orchestra, Herald Square Press, Volume XLII, No. 1, 22 June 1959, p. 17
target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> Stadium Concerts Review program listing for Licia Albanese, Alfredo Antonini, Richard Tucker and The New York Philharmonic on 25 June 1959, p. 17 on nyphil.org] Eva Likova,[ The New York Times, 24 July 1950, pg. 26][ The New York Times, 11 July 1952, pg. 13][ The New York Times, 18 July 1952, pg 10][ The New York Times, 20 July 1953, pg. 14][ The New York Times, 10 July 1954, pg. 6][ The New York Times, 12 June 1955, pg. X7][ The New York Times, 14 May 1958, pg. 36][ The New York Times, 30 July 1958, pg. 19][ The New York Times, 6 May 1959, pg 48][ The New York Times, 14 May 1959, pg. 29]
1950s-1970s: Television
Antonini’s work with CBS soon led to television work as that medium came to prominence in the 1950s. He composed half the scores and led the CBS Orchestra in performances for the popular documentary series, The Twentieth Century (1957-66).[Richard C. Bartone, “ The Twentieth Century,” in The Encyclopedia of Television (1997, Museum of Broadcast Communications). ] He conducted the CBS Orchestra on the American Musical Theater documentary series (1959) which also featured Robert Weede and Laurel Hurley.[ Hearings- United States Senate, Volume 8, U. S. Government Printing Office 1962, p. 2006][ Alfredo Antonini, CBS Orchestra and New York City Board of Education, books.google.com. Accessed 29 December 2022.][ "American Musical Theater" - education television program featuring Alfredo Antonini on the paleycenter.org]
Other early network credits included the long-running ecumenical religious program, Lamp Unto My Feet, and specials such as Cinderella and The Fabulous Fifties.
Antonini continued to collaborate as a guest conductor with instrumental soloists, including Benny Goodman in 1960 for a performance of Mozart's Clarinet Concerto at Lewisohn Stadium.[Stern, Jonathan. Music of the (American) People: The Concerts at Lewisohn Stadium, 1922-1964. The City University of New York (CUNY) - Graduate Center, New York, 2009 pp. 204-205
target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> Alfredo Antonini guest conductor on academicworks.cuny.edu. Accessed 29 December 2022.] In addition, he conducted the Symphony of the Air in the live prime-time television special Spring Festival of Music for CBS Television. This collaboration with the pianist John Browning and the producer Robert Herridge showcased a performance of a movement from Sergie Rachmaninoff's Second Piano Concerto.[Brian G. Rose. Television and the Performing Arts. Greenwood Press, New York 1986 p. 104; Alfredo Antonini, Symphony of the Air, Robert Herridge and John Browning collaborating.] The performance was noted for its musical excellence as well as its dramatic visual presentation on television.
In 1962, Antonini collaborated with First Lady of the United States Jacqueline Kennedy, director Franklin J. Schaffner, and journalist Charles Collingwood of CBS News for the groundbreaking television documentary A Tour of the White House with Mrs. John F. Kennedy. The documentary television program was watched by more than 80 million viewers throughout the world and received wide critical acclaim.[ The Paley Center for Media - Tour of the White House with Mrs. John F. Kennedy - Music Director Alfredo Antonini, paleycenter.org. Accessed 29 December 2022.][ The Cambridge Companion to John F. Kennedy (ed. Andrew Hoberick). Cambridge University Press, New York. 2015, p. 54; ]
In 1964, Antonini appeared as conductor of the CBS Symphony Orchestra in an acclaimed adaptation of Hector Berlioz's sacred oratorio L'enfance du Christ for CBS Television. His operatic soloists included: Sherrill Milnes, Giorgio Tozzi, Ara Berberian, and Charles Anthony as supported by the choral voices of the Camerata Singers.[ "Feliz Borinquen" with Alfredo Antonini, Martina Arroyo and Raul Davila on imdb.com]
In addition to performing as a conductor on WOR radio in New York City during the 1940s, he appeared as a guest conductor for leading symphonic orchestras in Chicago, Milwaukee, Oslo, Norway and Chile during the 1950s. During this time he also founded the Tampa Philharmonic Orchestra in Tampa, Florida, which eventually merged into the Florida Gulf Coast Symphony.[ The New York Times, 6 December 1964, p. 114] Throughout the 1960s he continued to collaborate with such operatic luminaries as Jan Peerce, Robert Merrill, Franco Corelli, Nicolai Gedda, Giorgio Tozzi, Gabriella Tucci, and Dorothy Kirsten in a variety of gala concerts.[ The New York Times, 14 November 1965, p. 101][ The New York Times, 30 July 1962, p. 14]
In 1975, Antonini conducted the Naumburg Orchestral Concerts, in the Naumburg Bandshell, Central Park, in the summer series.
In 1971, Antonini served as musical director on the CBS Television premier of Ezra Laderman's opera And David Wept, earning an Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Religious Programming (1972). He collaborated in this premier production with such operatic luminaries as Sherrill Milnes, Rosalind Elias, and Ara Berberian.[ American Aria Encore Sherrill Milnes. Amadeus Press, New York 2007 pp. 242-243; Sherrill Milnes and Alfredo Antonini collaborating in "And David Wept".][Margaret Ross Griffel.
Operas in English, Scarecrow Press, UK2013 p. 19; "'And David Wept' premiered on CBS Television in 1971 with Sherrill Milnes and Ara Berberian"], books.google.com. Accessed 29 December 2022.] Several years later, in 1975, he joined forces once again with Berberian and mezzo-soprano Elaine Bonazzi for the CBS television movie, A Handful of Souls.[Nina David. TV Season 1975-76, Oryx Press 1975 p. 83, A Handful of Souls], books.google.com. Accessed 29 December 2022.]
Antonini's collaborations at CBS Television extended beyond the realm of opera to include prominent figures from several professions including:
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Philanthropy - (John D. Rockefeller III)
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Government - (Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis)
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Journalism - (Charles Collingwood)
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Art - (Henry Moore, Kenneth Clark)
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Dance - (Mary Hinkson)
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Drama - (John Alexander, Julie Andrews,
[ The Complete Films of Ingrid Bergman. Citadel Press Carol Publishing Group, New York 1991 p. 230 "24 Hours in a Woman's Life"
/ref> Betty Comden,][ Television Specials Vincent Terrace. McFarland and Co, North Carolina 2013, p. 148; "The Fabulous Fifties" Credits: Alfredo Antonini and Betty Comden.] Henry Fonda,[ Television Specials Vincent Terrace. McFarland and Co, North Carolina 2013, p. 148; "The Fabulous Fifties"
/ref> Jackie Gleason,][ Television Specials Vincent Terrace. McFarland and Co, North Carolina 2013, p. 148; "The Fabulous Fifties" Credits: Alfredo Antonini and Jackie Gleason .] Steven Hill, Ron Holgate,[G.K. Hall.
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Jewish Films in the United States, University of Southern California, 1976, p. 266 "Alfredo Antonini conductor CBS Orchestra and Ronald Holgate"
/ref> Celeste Holm, Richard Kiley,[Jack Raymond. Show Music on Record Smithsonian Washington
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Death
Alfredo Antonini died at the age of 82 during heart surgery in Clearwater, Florida, in 1983. He was buried in Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park cemetery in Clearwater and was survived by his wife Sandra and a son.
Compositions
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The Great City
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Sarabande
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Sicilian Rhapsody
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Suite for Cello and Orchestra
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Preludes for Organ
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Suite for Strings
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The United States of America, Circa 1790
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Mambo Tropical
Discography
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Cinderella, vocalist Julie Andrews, Columbia Masterworks (OL5190), 12 Inch LP, 1957?
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American Fantasy, SESAC Records, 33 RPM LP, 195?
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Atmosphere By Antonini - Alfredo Antonini and His Orchestra, Coral Records (LVA 9031), 33PRM LP, 1956
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Romantic Classics, SESAC Records, 33 RPM LP, 195?
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Aaron Copland/Hugo Weisgall/Alfredo Antonini - Twelve Poems of Emily Dickinson, Columbia Masterworks (ML 5106), 33 RPM LP, 1956
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Songs from Sunny Italy - Richard Tucker with Alfredo Antonini Conducting the Columbia Concert Orchestra, Columbia Masterworks (ML 2155), 33 RPM LP, 1950
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Alfredo Antonini and His Orchestra - Dances of Latin America, London Records (LPB.294), 33 RPM LP, 1950
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Alfredo Antonini & The Columbia Concert Orchestra, soloist Richard Tucker, Columbia Masterworks (A-1540), 45 RPM, 195?
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Nestor Chayres Singing Romantic Songs of Latin America, Alfredo Antonini conductor, Decca, 78 RPM, 1947
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Juan Arvizu, Troubador of the Americas, Alfredo Antonini conductor, Columbia Records (#36663), 1941 78 RPM, 1941
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Latin American Music - Alfredo Antonini and Viva America Orchestra, Alfredo Antonini conductor of the Viva America Orchestra, Elsa Miranda vocalist, Alpha Records (#12205) 78 RPM, 1946
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Richard Tucker: Just For You with Alfredo Antonini and the Columbia Symphony Orchestra, Columbia Masterworks (A-1619-1), 45 RPM,195?
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Amapola (Joseph Lacalle), vocalist Nino Martini, Columbia (#17202-D) 78 RPM, 194?
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Bolero - No Me Lo Digas (Maria Grever), vocalist Nino Martini, Columbia (#17202-D), 194?
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Nestor Chayres & Alfredo Antonini, Decca (#23770), 78 RPM
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Granada (Agustin Lara), vocalist Nestor Chayres, Decca (#23770), 78 RPM (1946)
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Noche de Ronda (Maria Teressa Lara), vocalist Nestor Chayres, Decca (#23770), 78 RPM (1946)
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La Palma, Los Panchos Trio, Pilotone (#P45 5067), 78 RPM (194?)
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Rosa Negra, Alfredo Antonini Viva America Orchestra, Pilotone (#P45 5069), 78 RPM (194?)
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Alfredo Antonini and The Viva America Orchestra - Chiqui, Chiqui, Cha/Caminito De Tu Casa, Bosworth Music (BA.251), 78 RPM, (194?)
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Music of the Americas, Pilotone Album, 78 RPM LP, 194?
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La spagnola (V. Di Chiara), vocalist Carlo Morelli, Columbia (#17192D) 78 RPM (194?)
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Alma Mia (Maria Grever), vocalist Carlo Morelli, Columbia (#17192D) 78 RPM (194?)
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Viva Sevilla! and Noche de Amor vocalist Juan Arvizu, Columbia (#36664) 78 RPM (194?)
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Mi Sarape and Que Paso? vocalist Juan Arvizu, Columbia (#36665) 78 RPM (194?)
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El Bigot de Tomas and De Donde? vocalist Juan Arvizu, Columbia (#36666) 78 RPM (194?)
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Canta Il Marie (Mazzola) and Si Alguna Vez (Ponce) vocalist Carlo Morelli Columbia (#17263-D) 78 RPM
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Esta Noche Ha Pasado (Sabre Marrequin) vocalist Luis G. Roldan, Columbia (#6201-x) 78 RPM (194?)
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Tres Palabras (Osvaldo Farres) vocalist Luis G. Roldan, Columbia (#6201-x) 78 RPM (194?)
Filmography
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A Handful of Souls - (TV Movie, Conductor, 1975)
[ TV Season 76-77
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And David Wept - (TV Movie, music director, 1971)
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Gauguin in Tahiti: The Search for Paradise - (TV Documentary, Conductor, 1967)
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The Emperor's New Clothes - (TV Movie, Conductor, 1967)
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The Twentieth Century - Nehru: Man of Two Worlds - (CBS-TV, Conductor, 1966)
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Where the Spies Are - (Film, Conductor, 1966)
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CBS Reports - (TV Documentary series, Conductor, 1965)
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The Twentieth Century - The Nisei: The Pride and the Shame (CBS Documentary, Conductor, 1965)
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Jack and the Beanstalk - (TV Movie, Conductor, 1965)
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Pinocchio (TV Movie, Conductor, 1965)
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L'Enfance du Christ - (TV Movie, Conductor, 1964)
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CBS Repertoire Workshop - (TV Series, Conductor, 1964)
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The Twentieth Century - (CBS-TV Documentary Series, musical director, conductor, 1957-66)
[ TV in the USA: A History of Icons Idols and Ideas - Volume I 1950s–1960s
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Arias and Arabesques - (TV Movie, Conductor, 1962)
[ Douglas Moore - A Bio-Bibliography
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Cabeza de Vaca - (TV Movie, Conductor, 1962)
[ Music Courier Volume 164
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A Tour of the White House - (TV Documentary, musical director, 1962)
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An Act of Faith - (TV Movie, musical director, 1961)
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Twenty-Four Hours in a Woman's Life - (TV Movie, Conductor, 1961)
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And On Earth, Peace - (TV Movie, Composer, 1961)
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Spring Festival of Music: American Soloists - (TV Movie, Self, 1960)
[ Television and the Performing Arts - A Handbook and Reference Guide to American Cultural Programing
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The Right Man - (TV Movie, Conductor, 1960)
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The Fabulous Fifties - (TV Documentary, musical director, 1960)
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The Twentieth Century - The Movies Learn to Talk - (CBS documentary, Conductor, 1959)
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The American Musical Theater (CBS-TV documentary series, Conductor,1959)
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The Twentieth Century - The Incredible Turk (TV Documentary, Conductor, 1958)
[ TV in the USA: A History of Icons Idols and Ideas - Volume I 1950s–1960s
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The Seven Lively Arts - (TV Series, musical director, 1957)
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Air Power - (TV Documentary, musical director, 1956–1957)
[ Special Edition - A Guide to Network Television Documentary Series and Special News 1955-1979
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Cinderella - (TV Special, music director, 1957)
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Studio One: Circle of Guilt - (CBS-TV, Conductor, 1956)
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Studio One: Dino - (CBS-TV, music director, 1956)
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Studio One: Star-Spangled Soldier - (CBS-TV, Music, 1956)
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Studio One in Hollywood - (TV Series, music director, 1954)
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Studio One: Dark Possession - (CBS-TV, Musical consultant, 1954)
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Studio One: Let me Go, Lover - (CBS-TV, music director, 1954)
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Studio One: Dry Run - (CBS-TV, Music, 1953)
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The Jane Froman Show - (TV Series, Conductor, 1952)
[ The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946 - Present Tim Brooks and Earl Marsh. Ballantine Books, New York. 2007 p. 693 Jane Froman'
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The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari - (TV Movie, Composer, 1920)
Awards
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Religious Programming (1972)
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Award for Distinguished Service to Music from the National Association for American Composers and Conductors
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Title of Commendatore awarded by the President of Italy (1977)
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Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (1980)
Archived works
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CBS Collection of Manuscript Scores 1890–1972 - within the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center in New York City, New York - Selected scores of compositions by Alfredo Antonini as broadcast on the CBS television network
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The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center in New York City, New York - Selected sound recordings featuring Alfredo Antonini conducting the CBS Symphony Orchestra for Voice of America.
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New York Philharmonic - Shelby White and Leon Levy Digital Archives - Selected concert programs, musical scores, scrape books and business documents by Alfredo Antonini.
[ The New York Philharmonic Archive. Alfredo Antonini on archives.nyphil.org]
Professional affiliations
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American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers ASCAP (1948)
External links
