He was then engaged by Richard D'Oyly Carte in 1879 to originate the role of Frederic .
After beginning his career in Italy in 1872 , Talbot performed Italian opera in England in 1877 -- 1878 with Mapleson 's Italian Opera company .
Talbot was then engaged by Richard D'Oyly Carte in 1879 to originate the role of Frederic .
After beginning his career in Italy in 1872 , Talbot performed Italian opera in England in 1877 -- 1878 with Mapleson 's Italian Opera company .