About Donato Román
Lived 1915 – 2004 (aged 88). Donato Román was a Chilean composer and songwriter.
Donato Román Heitman (December 4, 1915 - November 23, 2004) was a Chilean songwriter.
Career He was raised in a musical family in Santiago and entered the conservatory at age 12. At age 16, he composed a welcome march for Edward VII, Prince of Wales, who was visiting Chile. In 1934, at the age 19, he conducted the Orquesta Sinfónica de Chile in his work "Ballet del oro". In 1935, at age 20, he wrote his most famous song "Mi banderita chilena", which was recorded by many of Chile's important musicians and taught to generations of Chilean schoolchildren. In addition to popular song, he also composed symphonic works, chamber music, and music to accompany Chile's noted poets and for 16 Chilean films.
Honours In 1991, he became the fifth person to be honored with the designation as fundamental figures of Chilean music.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Donato Román?
musical artist
When was Donato Román born?
Donato Román was born on 4 December 1915 in Santiago.
When did Donato Román die?
Donato Román died on 23 November 2004 in San Antonio.
What was Donato Román's occupation?
Donato Román was a composer and songwriter.
What nationality was Donato Román?
Donato Román was Chilean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Donato Román. https://biography.guide/donato-roman/
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