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Antonio Scotti , 1866-1936, Italian operatic baritone. He made his American debut in Chicago in 1899. From 1899 to 1933 he was immensely popular at the Metropolitan Opera, both for his acting and for his vocal artistry. Among his outstanding roles were Iago in Otello; Scarpia, a role he created, in La Tosca; and Hans Sachs in Die Meistersinger.

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Scotti, Antonio (b Naples, 1866; d Naples, 1936). It. baritone. Opera début Naples 1889 (Cinna in La Vestale). Sang for 9 seasons in It., Sp., Russia, and S. America. Débuts: La Scala 1898; CG 1899, singing there regularly until 1910; Amer. (Chicago) 1899; NY Met 1899–1933. First Scarpia in London and NY. At Met he sang 832 perfs. of 36 roles, being heard frequently as Scarpia, Sharpless, Falstaff, Iago, and Rigoletto. Managed and financed touring opera co., 1919–23.

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