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Maria Callas (December 2, 1923 – September 16, 1977) was an American-born Greek soprano; perhaps the best-known opera singer of the post-World War II period. She combined an impeccable bel canto technique with great dramatic gifts, making her the most famous singing actress of the era. An extremely versatile singer, her repertoire ranged from classical opera seria, such as Spontini's La Vestale, and the belcanto operas of Donizetti and Bellini, to late Verdi and the verismo operas of Puccini. |
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News in english
about Maria Callas
(July / 2009)
The Royal Opera: Tosca Date: 10 Jul 2009
Evening Standard -
Jonathan Kent ’s 2006 production of Tosca replaced the classic Zeffirelli staging, created for Maria Callas and Tito Gobbi, that had served since 1964. The sighs of relief that Kent’s was a safe non-interventionist production were audible and indeed there are few original touches.
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Onstage - By Juan Antonio Lanuza: Gianni Raimondi, tenor, 85 Date: 21 Jul 2009
BusinessWorld Online -
Gianni Raimondi, a lyric tenor with a pure and powerful voice who partnered with Maria Callas most, died at his home in the town of Pianoro, in the province of Bologna. on Oct. 26, the La Scala Opera House said. La Scala also said that "The 85-year-old tenor went in absolute silence: he wanted the news of his death to be communicated after the funeral, which took place in the strictest privacy."
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