Soprano Haydée Dabusti and mezzo-soprano Luciana Bueno will perform an “Homenaje a María Callas” on Nov. 9, 2023 at the CorpArtes Foundation Theatre in Santiago, Chile. The showcase, which will also feature the Philodramatic Orchestra conducted by Alexander Shiticov, will include music by Verdi, Puccini, Mascagni, Giordano, Bellini, and Ponchielli. The showcase kicks off at 8 p.m. local time. Dabusti {…}
The Consul General of Greece in New York and the Juilliard School are set to present “A Centenary Celebration of Maria Callas” on Sept. 21, 2023. The showcase, which will take place at Paul Hall, will feature Stephen Wadsworth, librettist, director, and Juilliard faculty member, taking a deep dive into the legendary opera star’s life and impact on the opera {…}
Author Mark Jamilkowski released “The Road to Moresco” about Maria-Luisa Moresco, an Italian woman who was driven to achieve her professional aspirations when others looked for a happy and healthy family and a peaceful environment to call home. The fictional novel revolves around Moresco who was a concert pianist who spent a significant amount of time with Maria Callas. Moresco’s {…}
New York Times bestselling author Daisy Goodwin is set to release a new novel, “Diva.” The new novel is set to be released on Jan. 23 by Martin’s Press and is centered around the love affair between Maria Callas and Aristotle Onassis. The book comes as the world is celebrating the legendary soprano’s centennial. Goodwin is the author of the New {…}
(Photo by Dimitris Charisiadis from the photographic archive of the Benaki Museum) The Greek National Opera is set to present “Callas at the Herodium” on Sept. 16, 2023. The showcase will star Anna Pirozzi, Catherine Foster, Vassiliki Karayanni, and Nina Minasyan performing arias that Maria Callas once performed from such operas as “Hamlet,” “The Masterbuilder,” “La Forza del Destino,” “Fidelio,” {…}
Warner Classics will celebrate Maria Callas‘ centenary with the release of the most comprehensive collection of her recordings on Sept. 22, 2023. The company, which has been the custodian of Maria Callas’ discography, will release a 131-CD, three Blu-ray disc, and one DVD, “LA DIVINA: Maria Callas” box set. It will be the most complete box of Callas recordings ever {…}
(Photograph by James Bellorini) The Royal Opera House is set to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Maria Callas’ birth with an exclusive exhibition showcasing career-defining photographs and stories of the famed diva. “Callas at Covent Garden” will open to the public on July 14, 2023. Visitors will have the opportunity to view photographs capturing Callas’ performances at the ROH as well {…}
This week audiences will get rereleases of Maria Callas’ legendary performances as well as DVDs of two modern productions. Man Up / Man Down Sono Luminus releases “Man Up / Man Down,” the debut release from Constellation Men’s Ensemble (CME). Featured on the album are two world premiere recordings, both commissioned by the group for their annual new music weekend, {…}
Terrence McNally’s Tony Award-winning play, “Master Class: An Audience With Maria Callas” will make its Irish premiere. The play depicts Callas’ real-life events, bringing the audience into the diva’s performances and private and intimate memories. The story is told through a series of masterclasses she gave at Juilliard. Caitríona Ní Mhurchú takes on the main role of the one and {…}
The Metropolitan has announced that it is dedicating the run of Bellini’s “Norma” to Maria Callas for her centennial. In a statement, the company said, “this season’s performances of Bellini’s ‘Norma’ are dedicated to the memory of legendary soprano Maria Callas on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of her birth. Join us in remembering the incredible career of Callas {…}
Greek National Opera has announced a series of events in tribute of legendary soprano Maria Callas. Curated by GNO Artistic Director Giorgios Koumendakis, the tribute will focus on Callas’ early years in Greece, where she performed with the company within the year of its founding. Among the events are: First up is Cherubini’s “Medea.” Paying homage to Callas’ 1953 portrayal, {…}