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. Los cadetes de la reina (Luna) Dúo final Part 1 (w. Vela) Gramophone 064088 02677 12 v
2. Los cadetes de la reina (Luna) Dúo final Part 2 (w. Vela) Gramophone 064089 02678 12 v
3. Mi pobre reja (Tabuyo) Victor 64524 18110 u
4. Molinos de Viento (Luna) Serenata Gramophone 2-62132 17577½
5. Luisa Fernanda (Torroba) Cuanto tiempo sin verte (w. Nieto & Folgar) HMV DA4206 110-2409
6. Luisa Fernanda (Torroba) Terceto (w. Nieto & Folgar) HMV DA4217 11-2409
7. Encanto de un vals (Straus) Duo Oscar (w. Alarcon) Gramophone 64387
8. Marina (Arrieta) Seca tus lágrimas (w. Del Pozo, Revenga & Fleta) HMV DB1155 (2-064008)
9. Marina (Arrieta) Serena tu rostro (w. Del Pozo, Revenga & Fleta) HMV DB1155 (2-064007)
10. Marina (Arrieta) A beber (Brindis) (w. Fleta) DB1026 CJ620 HMV, Madrid 1927-03-17
11. Marina (Arrieta) No sabes tú que yo tenia (w. Revenga & Fleta) DB1170 CJ1234-2T1 HMV, Madrid 1928-02-15
12. Marina (Arrieta) Tú que lo sabes… En las alas del deseo (w. Revenga & Fleta) DB1170 CJ1235-2T1 HMV, Madrid 1928-02-16
13. Marina (Arrieta) Se fue la ingrata… Feliz morada (w. Fleta) DB1026 CJ619 HMV, Madrid 1927-03-17
14. Marina (Arrieta) Seca tus lágrimas (w. Revenga, Fleta & del Pozo) DB1155 CJ1238-2T1 HMV, Madrid 1928-02-17
15. Marina (Arrieta) Serena tu rostro (w. Revenga, Fleta & del Pozo) DB1155 CJ1239-2T1 HMV, Madrid 1928-02-17