He took vocal lessons with Martini and made his debut in 1910 at the Teatro Dauno in Foggia. He soon specialized in dramatic tenor roles which suited his temperament. From 1910 to 1925 his career was relegated to appearances in provincial theatres:
1911 Viterbo Teatro Civico Norma (Pollione)
1914 Garlasco Teatro Martinetti Un ballo in maschera (Riccardo)
1916 Terni Politeama Ternano Pagliacci (Canio)
1922 Gallarate Teatro Del Popolo Norma (Pollione)
He has a repertory of about 10 main part, among them: José, Turiddu, Riccardo ("Ballo"), Canio, etc.
COMPLETE RECORDINGS FOR SALE
Odeon Fonotipia, Milano 1911/1912
Norma (Bellini): Meco all'altar di Venere 82664
Norma (Bellini): Cabaletta 82665
Norma (Bellini): Qual cor tradisti with Clotilde Rubini 82703
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