Description

EMILIO SAGI-BARBA (MATARO, BARCELONA, 26 MARCH, 1876 – POLOP DE LA MARINA, ALICANTE, 7 AUGUST, 1949)

 

 

 

 

He was one of the most important Spanish baritones of the first third of XXth century. Early in his career he was active in South America and from the start specialized in zarzuelas and operettas. He returned in Spain and became one of the most famous singers of zarzuela. He appeared at least in 100 zarzuelas creating many new roles in ‘’Don Juan de Serrallonga’’, ‘’Las Golondrinas’’, ‘’La del Soto del Parral’’, ‘’Luisa Fernanda’’ and many others. In 1914 he wed soprano Luisa Vela with whom he had sung frequently and would continue to appear on stage until his retirement in 1932. He also appeared in operas, singing a variety of Italian roles, usually in Spanish.

 

Chronology of some appearances

 

1905 Montevideo Teatro Urquiza Tosca (Scarpia)

1905 Montevideo Teatro Urquiza Boheme (Marcello)

 

TRACKLIST

 

 

1. Rigoletto (Verdi) Cortigiani, vil razza dannata Gramophone Z 52003 37 z
2. El Rey de las Montañes (Lehár) Consejos Gramophone 2-62137 17588u
3. A tus ojos (Fuster) Gramophone 0262032 492 ac
4. Así es el amor (Vela) Gramophone 2-62379 BJ 621
5. Campanone (Mazza) Salida de Campanone Gramophone 062009 27 z
6. Cloches de Corneville (Planquette) Vals Gramophone 2-62091 242y
7. El canto del presidiario (Álvarez) Victor 74389 02898
8. El desterrado (Gelabert) Serenata Gramophone 2-62321 BS 1423
9. Jugar con Fuego (Barbieri) Coro de locos (w. chorus) Gramophone 2-62096 514y
10. La Dogaresa (Millán) Dúo de Marieta y Miccone Part 1 (w. Vela) Gramophone W 064201 1157 AJ
11. La Dogaresa (Millán) Dúo de Marieta y Miccone Part 2 (w. Vela) Gramophone W 064202 1158 AJ
12. La Dogaresa (Millán) Tarantella Gramophone 2-62250 4447 AH
13. La mascota (Audran) Balada de Pippo Gramophone Z-52005 29 z
14. La mascota (Audran) Dúo de Pippo y Bettina (w. Vela) Victor 61199
15. La Tempestad (Chapí) Monólogo Gramophone 2-62084 49ab