Savage first came to prominence as a boy treble in 1735, singing in a revival of Handel's Athalia and in Alcina during the composer's Covent Garden season. The role of Oberto in Alcina was specially composed with his voice in mind and was added to the score at a later time in order just to cast him. After his voice had broken, he initially continued his career singing as an alto (countertenor), and later turned into a bass.
Savage first gained fame as a boy soprano in 1735, singing in a revival of Handel's Athalia and Alcina during the composer's Covent Garden season. The role of Oberto in Alcina was specially composed for his voice and later added to the score.