Songs Written by Francesco Maria PiaveTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography
Francesco Maria Piave (18 May 1810 – 5 March 1876) was an Italian opera librettist who was born in Murano in the lagoon of Venice, during the brief Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy. == Career == Piave's career spanned over twenty years working with many of the significant composers of his day, including Giovanni Pacini (four librettos), Saverio Mercadante (at least one), Federico Ricci, and even one for Michael Balfe. He is most known for his collaborations with Giuseppe Verdi, for... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Francesco Maria Piave first charted in 1906 with La Forza Del Destino - Solenne In Quest' Ora (Swear in This Hour).The artist placed 5 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 5 of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 1 UK Top‑75 entries.
Top songs: #1: Rigoletto - Deh! Non Parlare Al Misero (Recall Not the Past) - #2: La Forza Del Destino - Solenne in Quest' Ora - #3: La Forza Del Destino - Solenne in Quest 'Ora (Swear in This Hour) - #4: La Forza Del Destino - Solenne In Quest' Ora (Swear in This Hour) - #5: Rigoletto - La Donna E' Mobile (Woman is Fickle)