(Image courtesy of Teatro alla Scala) Six original costumes worn by soprano Maria Callas during her performances at Teatro alla Scala are on display in the United States for the first time, at the Luther W. Brady Art Gallery at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. The exhibition, “Callas at La Scala: Costumes for Ifigenia, Amina, Anna, Fiorilla,” runs through {…}
The Dallas Opera is partnering with the Music Hall at Fair Park Centennial and Broadway Dallas to bring a one-night-only concert event—Maria Callas in Concert: The Hologram Tour by BASE Xperiential. The evening will be presented on Oct. 31 at the Music Hall at Fair Park. The holographic technology will bring world-renowned opera star Maria Callas featuring remastered recordings of {…}
Bellevue Literary Press is set to release “Maria La Divina,” a novel that explores the story of the famed opera star Maria Callas. The work is written by Jerome Charyn, who has published over 60 books and graphic novels about such icons as Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Emily Dickinson, Ernest Hemingway, Joe DiMaggio, Marilyn Monroe, J.D. Salinger, and Rita Hayworth. {…}
“Maria” has won the American Society of Cinematographers. The award ceremony, which was held on Feb. 23, 2025, announced that Edward Lachman was given the 2025 theatrical feature film award for Pablo Larrian’s Maria Callas biopic. Lachman beat out Jarin Blaschke for “Nosferatu,” Alice Brooks for “Wicked,” Lol Crawley for “The Brutalist,” Stéphane Fontaine for “Conclave,” Greig Fraser for “Dune: Part {…}
Pablo Larrain’s Maria Callas biopic is now an Academy Award-nominated film. The film has been nominated for Best Cinematography for Edward Lachman. The cinematographer obtained his fourth nomination following recognition for his work in “Far from Heaven,” “Carol,” and “El Conde.” Lachman will compete against Lol Crawley for “The Brutalist,” Greig Fraser for “Dune: Part Two,”Paul Guilhaume for “Emilia Perez,” {…}
What is life if it’s not lived? Maria, “La Divina,” Callas lived a life which could fill 100 and yet, she kept going until her form could no longer sustain itself under the gravitas of her vitality. Having starred in her only film, “Medea“ (1969), producing some of the most important masterclass recordings of operatic history at Juilliard in New York {…}
The Royal Ballet and Opera will host a Maria Callas Tour on Jan. 18 & 19, 2025. The showcase will celebrate the Jan. 10 release of “Maria” and features costumes used by actress Angelina Jolie in the new biopic, designed by Massimo Cantini Parrini. “Maria” released in late 2024 in the U.S. followed its premiere at the Venice Film Festival. {…}
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that “Maria” has been shortlisted for Makeup and Hairstyling. The film was shortlisted alongside “The Apprentice,” “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” “A Different Man,” “Dune: Part Two,” “Emilia Pérez,” “Nosferatu,” “The Substance,” “Waltzing with Brando,” and “Wicked.” The 10 films that advanced in the category for the 97th Academy Awards were selected by the {…}
(Credit: Courtesy of Netflix © 2024.) Angelina Jolie has landed a nomination for the Critics Choice Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture. The actress scored a nomination for her portrayal of Maria Callas in the film “Maria.” She will compete against Cynthia Erivo in “Wicked,” Karla Sofía Gascón in “Emilia Pérez,” Marianne Jean-Baptiste in “Hard Truths,” Mikey Madison {…}
Angelina Jolie has scored a nomination for the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Drama. The actress scored the nomination for her portrayal of Maria Callas in the film “Maria.” She will compete against Pamela Anderson for “The Last Showgirl,” Nicole Kidman in “Babygirl,” Tilda Swinton in “The Room Next Door,” Fernanda Torres in “I’m Still Here” {…}
Welcome back for this week’s look at the latest CD and DVD releases in the opera world. As the holiday arrives, audiences will be able to experience a Puccini extravaganza as well as world premiere recording and debut albums. There are also two DVDs that should be seen. Giacomo Puccini – The Warner Classics Edition Celebrated for his masterful compositions {…}