He notably created roles in the world premieres of two operas by Giacomo Puccini: Sharpless in Madama Butterfly (at La Scala, Milan, 1904) and the title role in Gianni Schicchi (Metropolitan Opera, 1918).
The individual notably established parts in the world premiere performances of two operas by Giacomo Puccini: Sharpless in "Madama Butterfly" at La Scala, Milan, in 1904 and the title role in "Gianni Schicchi" at the Metropolitan Opera in 1918.