Antonio Cotogni
Opera singer and educator in Italy
Born
August 1st, 1831
193 years ago
Died
1918
107 years ago — 87 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Italy
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Born in Italy, an accomplished opera singer and a significant voice in the 19th century. Cotogni specialized in bel canto techniques and performed leading roles at renowned theaters. He gained recognition for performances at La Scala in Milan and was influential in the education of future generations of singers. In addition to a successful performance career, he dedicated time to teaching, contributing to the development of vocal techniques in Italy.
Performed at La Scala in Milan
Promoted bel canto singing techniques
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