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Maria Callas Commendatore OMRI (born Maria Anna Cecilia Sofia Kalogeropoulos; December 2, 1923 – September 16, 1977) was an American-born Greek soprano who was one of the most renowned and influential opera singers of the 20th century.
Aug 26, 2019 · The internationally renowned Maria Callas captivated audiences with her iconic opera performances, showing off her vocal range in productions like Tosca and Norma.
Riddled by sadness and despair, and by now firmly addicted to sleeping pills, Maria turned reclusive in her last year and died of a heart attack in 1977 at age 53. Despite a career that flourished less than two decades, Callas must be respected as one of the more important and recognizable opera legends.
Maria Callas. Soundtrack: Ghost in the Shell. This volatile opera diva was born Sophie Cecilia Kalos in New York City to Greek émigrés on December 2, 1923. Her father set up a pharmacy and changed the family name from Kalogeropoulos to Callas. As a child Maria studied the piano.
May 29, 2024 · Maria Callas, American-born Greek operatic soprano who revived classical coloratura roles in the mid-20th century with her lyrical and dramatic versatility. Callas was known especially for her intensely dramatic voice, her strong sense of theater, and her scrupulously high artistic standards.
Official website of Maria Callas: soprano, opera legend, ‘La Divina’. Diva of La Scala, celebrated as La traviata, Tosca, Norma, Lucia di Lammermoor, Medea.
Dec 11, 2023 · It's 100 years since the birth of the opera singer Maria Callas. How did she come to personify the diva – and what did it mean for her private life?
Discover, stream and download the Vivaldi Edition everywhere: https://lnk.to/VivaldiEdition1 - 00:00 - Norma, Act I, Scene 4: "Casta diva...
Dec 2, 2023 · The legendary – and controversial — soprano Maria Callas, who would have turned 100 on Dec. 2, continues to command attention. Of course opera fans remain enthralled, but Callas also appeals to...
Nov 29, 2023 · Her dramatic art and dramatic life, often intertwined, have made her an enduring cultural touchstone: a coolly glamorous stare in Apple ads and the inspiration for plays (including a Tony Award...
