He studied singing in
Florence under Giovanni Mirabella and made his debut as Duke in ‘’Rigoletto’’. He
was only 24 years old. Then he was chosen by Pietro Mascagni for appearances in
‘’Cavalleria Rusticana’’ in Cairo and Alexandria. He made guest appearances
also in Berlin, where he and made a few, very rare records for Vox. In Berlin he
sang opposite Titta Ruffo. He then sang the role of the Duke of Mantua in
"Rigoletto" at the Teatro Dal Verme, in Milan. The late Enrico Caruso was in
the audience on that occasion, and was so impressed with Rigattlert's
Interpretation of the part of the Duke that he personally complimented him, and
presented him with a sword which Caruso himself used in the same opera. They
then for six months toured India, where he sang about 20 different roles. He
appeared also in Paris, Holland, Vienna, Germany, Russia, and Poland, singing
with great success. From there he came to Australia, where ho appeared at the
Princess Theatre in Melbourne, and His Majesty's Theatre, Perth, with the
Italo-Australlan Grand Opera Company (1920-1930’s).
Chronology of some appearances
1919 Prato Politeama Tosca (Cavaradossi)
1919 Prato Politeama Traviata (Alfredo)
1920 Prato Teatro Metastasio
Cavalleria Rusticana (Turiddu)
1920-1930’s Australia Western
Australian Grand Opera Company/ Adelaide Town Hall
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