Giovanni Martinelli

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 Montagnana (Italian comune), Died February 2, 1969 (Mount Sinai West (hospital in Manhattan, New York City, United States) )

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1912 - 1935

Roles Represented in DAHR: tenor vocal

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 101-125 of 128 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	CVE-49016	12-in.	12/24/1928	Si trahison ou perfidie	Giovanni Martinelli ; Metropolitan Opera Orchestra ; Giulio Setti	Tenor vocal solo, with chorus and orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	CVE-49714	12-in.	2/7/1929	Arrêtez, Ô mes frères	Giovanni Martinelli	Tenor vocal solo, with mixed vocal chorus and orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	CVE-49715	12-in.	2/7/1929	L'as-tu donc oublié?	Giovanni Martinelli	Tenor vocal solo, with mixed vocal chorus and orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	BS-92019	10-in.	5/22/1935	By the bend of the river	Giovanni Martinelli	Tenor vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	BS-92020	10-in.	5/22/1935	Because	Giovanni Martinelli	Tenor vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	BS-92021	10-in.	5/22/1935	Parlami d'amore, Mariu	Giovanni Martinelli	Tenor vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Victor	BS-92022	10-in.	5/22/1935	Rondine al nido	Giovanni Martinelli	Tenor vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, tenor vocal
Edison	1064	Not documented	5/21/1912	Di quella pira l'orrendo foca	Giovanni Martinelli	Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Edison	1215	10-in.	August 1912	Recondita armonia	Giovanni Martinelli	Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Edison	1216	10-in.	August 1912	E lucevan le stelle	Giovanni Martinelli	Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Edison	1217	10-in.	approximately September 1912	L'ultima canzone	Giovanni Martinelli	Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Edison	1224	10-in.	approximately September 1912	O soave fanciulla	Adelina Agostinelli ; Giovanni Martinelli	Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Edison	1225	10-in.	approximately September 1912	Pur ti riveggo	Adelina Agostinelli ; Giovanni Martinelli	Vocal duet (soprano and tenor)	vocalist, tenor vocal
Edison	1229	10-in.	August 1912	Racconto di Rodolfo	Giovanni Martinelli	Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Edison	1230	10-in.	August 1912	Cielo e mar	Giovanni Martinelli	Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Edison	1231	10-in.	August 1912	La donna e mobile	Giovanni Martinelli	Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Edison	1232	10-in.	August 1912	Donna non vidi mai	Giovanni Martinelli	Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Edison	1247	10-in.	August 1912	Celeste Aida	Giovanni Martinelli	Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Edison	19047	10-in.	2/13/1929	Celeste Aïda	Giovanni Martinelli	Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Edison	19050	10-in.	2/14/1929	M'appari	Giovanni Martinelli	Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Edison	19051	10-in.	2/14/1929	Vesti la giubba	Giovanni Martinelli	Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Edison	19067	10-in.	3/2/1929	No Pagliaccio non son!	Giovanni Martinelli	Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Edison	19068	10-in.	3/2/1929	Cielo e mar	Giovanni Martinelli	Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Edison	N-738	12-in.	2/13/1929	Celeste Aïda	Artists vary	Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal
Edison	N-741	12-in.	2/14/1929	M'appari	Giovanni Martinelli	Tenor vocal solo, with orchestra	vocalist, tenor vocal

(Results 101-125 of 128 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Martinelli, Giovanni," accessed January 8, 2026, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103651.

Martinelli, Giovanni. (2026). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved January 8, 2026, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103651.

"Martinelli, Giovanni." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2026. Web. 8 January 2026.

Fast: https://id.worldcat.org/fast/92841 - https://id.worldcat.org/fast/92841

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