He appeared, too, as Gualtiero in  Bellini's  Il pirata. The latter role proved to be his first undisputed stage success, probably because it was free of elaborate coloratura passages, which were not considered to be his strong suit as a vocalist.
Gualtiero, a character he portrayed, appeared in Bellini's Il pirata. His success in this role was likely due to its absence of complex vocal runs, which were not among his strengths as a singer.