In lyrical and romantic repertory, Gigli was regarded as the legitimate heir of Caruso (Martinelli excelled in the more dramatic and heroic parts).

• 在抒情与浪漫的保留曲目方面，吉利被认为是顶极男高音歌唱家卡鲁索的世袭继承人。（马蒂尼利在更多表现戏剧性与英雄气概方面是更胜一筹的。）