 In 1914, he returned to London to sing Baron Archibaldo at the British premiere of Montemezzi's "L'amore dei tre re" and a few other roles.His North American debut was as Alvise in Ponchielli's "La Gioconda" at the second season opening of Hammerstein's Manhattan Opera House.It was the night of "Golden Age" stars, also featuring American debuts of Giovanni Zenatello as Enzo and Jeanne Gerville-Réache as La Cieca, while Lillian Nordica sang the title role, Mario Ancona was Barnaba and Eleanora de Cisnero was Laura.