Alphabetical list of lyricists - D
Biographical profiles of authors of texts for music, from poetry to musical theater
Pubblico dominio (Commons)
The biography of Gabriele D'Annunzio as lyricist
Gabriele D'Annunzio, the Bard of Italian literature, was also a prolific author of verses for music. His partnership with Francesco Paolo Tosti produced some of the most famous and refined parlor romances of the late 19th century.
The biography of Salvatore Di Giacomo
Salvatore Di Giacomo was the greatest exponent of Neapolitan poetry between the 19th and 20th centuries. His lyrics, which became immortal songs, elevated the dialect to a universal language of sentiment and realism.