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Maria Callas is credited with changing the history of opera.

Explore the vintage vibes and iconic opera moments with the legendary soprano, also known as 'La Divina'.

Of Greek parentage, the New York-born, internationally famous Callas was the most influential soprano of the 20th century, reviving a school of singing, bel.

Maria Callas Forever retraces Callas' best-known roles and her personal interpretations based on available recordings and access to personal archives.

Recorded in when Maria Callas was just 25, this debut recital encapsulates the young soprano's astonishing maturity, versatility and technical finesse.

Of Greek parentage, the New York-born, internationally famous Callas was the most influential soprano of the 20th century, reviving a school of singing, bel.!

Maria Callas

Opera singer, soprano

Date of Birth: 02.12.1923
Country: USA

Content:

Biography of Maria Callas
Early Life and Education
Early Career and Success
International Recognition

Biography of Maria Callas

Maria Callas, born as Cecilia Sofia Anna Maria Kalogeropoulou, was born on December 2, 1923, in New York.

Her name was later shortened to Maria Callas out of respect for her new American homeland. She inherited the power over the audience from Enrico Caruso, the quintessential male opera star of the early 20th century, becoming the most revered diva of the theater.

Callas was a determined woman who challenged critics, opera impresarios, and audiences with her relentless pursuit of perfection in the musical world. When she died in 1977, Pierre-Jean Rémy, a Parisian opera critic, said, "After Callas, opera will never be the same as before." Lord Harwood, a London critic, described her as "the greatest performer of our time." Even Callas's opponents had