Who was the first opera artist in the world to record an entire opera, and what

Question:famous opera singer, Antonio Paoli, was born on 14 April 1871 in Ponce, Puerto Rico.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: famous opera singer, Antonio Paoli, was born on 14 April 1871 in Ponce, Puerto Rico.

I am almost 100 percent certain it was Emmy Destinn, the Czech Soprano, who recorded the German version of "Carmen" in 1908. Karl Jorn sang Don Jose.