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Giovanni Martinelli

Giovanni Martinelli (22 October 1885 – 2 February 1969) was an Italian operatic spinto tenor. He was associated with the Italian lyric-dramatic repertory, although he performed French operatic roles to great acclaim as well. Martinelli was one of the most famous tenors of the 20th century, enjoying a long career at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City and appearing at other major international theatres.

Birth and Death Data: Born October 22, 1885 (Montagnana), Died February 2, 1969 (Roosevelt Hospital)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1912 - 1935

Roles Represented in DAHR: tenor vocal

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Recordings (Results 51-75 of 128 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor C-23567 12-in. 1/6/1920 Gesu bambino Giovanni Martinelli Tenor vocal solo, with boys vocal chorus and orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-23568 10-in. 1/6/1920 Adoration Giovanni Martinelli Tenor vocal solo, with piano and orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-24930 12-in. 2/9/1921 O mio piccolo tavolo ingombrato Giovanni Martinelli Tenor vocal solo, with harp and orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-24931 12-in. 2/9/1921 Air di Lenski Giovanni Martinelli Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-25179 12-in. 4/11/1921 Dio, che nell'alma infondere Giuseppe De Luca ; Giovanni Martinelli Vocal duet (tenor and baritone), with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-26164 10-in. 11/15/1927 È un riso gentil Giovanni Martinelli Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-26164 10-in. 3/16/1922 È un riso gentil Giovanni Martinelli Tenor vocal solo, with harp and orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-26165 12-in. 3/16/1922 Memories of long ago Giovanni Martinelli Tenor vocal solo, with harp and orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-27392 12-in. 1/23/1923 Troncar suoi di Giuseppe De Luca ; José Mardones ; Giovanni Martinelli Vocal trio (tenor, baritone, and bass), with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-27526 12-in. 2/1/1923 O muto asil del pianto Giovanni Martinelli Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor CVE-27527 12-in. 3/11/1926 Fascisti hymn Giovanni Martinelli Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-27527 12-in. 2/1/1923 Fascisti hymn Giovanni Martinelli Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-27701 10-in. 3/19/1923 Faust : Trio Frances Alda ; José Mardones ; Giovanni Martinelli Vocal trio (soprano, tenor, and bass), with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-29444 10-in. 6/22/1925 Nina Giovanni Martinelli Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-29444 10-in. 2/7/1924 Nina Giovanni Martinelli Tenor vocal solo, with cello and orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor BVE-29445 10-in. 6/22/1925 Torna a Surriento Giovanni Martinelli Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor B-29445 10-in. 2/7/1924 Torna a Surriento Giovanni Martinelli Tenor vocal solo, with violin and orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-29446 12-in. 2/7/1924 Pur ti riveggo Giovanni Martinelli ; Rosa Ponselle Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-29447 12-in. 2/7/1924 Là, tra foreste vergini Giovanni Martinelli ; Rosa Ponselle Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-29450 12-in. 2/8/1924 O terra addio Giovanni Martinelli ; Rosa Ponselle Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with piano and orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-29451 12-in. 2/8/1924 La fatal pietra Giovanni Martinelli ; Rosa Ponselle Male vocal solo, with piano and orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor CVE-31363 12-in. 6/22/1925 Que ma voix tremblante Giovanni Martinelli Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-31363 12-in. 12/3/1924 Que ma voix tremblante Giovanni Martinelli Tenor vocal solo, with harp and orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor C-31364 12-in. 12/3/1924 Rachel quand du Seigneur Giovanni Martinelli Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
Victor CVE-31364 12-in. 6/22/1925 Rachel, quand du Seigneur Giovanni Martinelli Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra vocalist, tenor vocal  
(Results 51-75 of 128 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Martinelli, Giovanni," accessed October 31, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103651.

Martinelli, Giovanni. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 31, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103651.

"Martinelli, Giovanni." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 31 October 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103651

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