1831
Birth of Italian baritone and esteemed singing teacher Antonio Cotogni in Rome.
August 1 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on August 1, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
1898
Birth of Italian dramatic soprano Giuseppina Cobelli, who sang at La Scala and created the role of Silvana in Respighi’s *La fiamma* (1934).