He made further occasional operatic appearances in Italy until 1953 and his farewell recital tours were in the U.S.A. in 1955 and London in 1956. He died in Rome in 1957. His repertoire was very large covering most of the lyric and spinto parts. He had a uniquely smooth, sweet and easily produced voice with considerable power. He was sometimes accused of lapses of taste and style, his acting was not always very subtle, but such criticisms were outweighed by the glorious sound of his voice.