Maria Callas is one of the greatest opera legends the world has ever known. Her career spanned several decades with the soprano best known for her intense portrayals of a wide range of roles. So for this quiz, we turn to her roles and repertory. How well do you know her trajectory? Have fun!
Melos International will present the Callas Tribute Prize NY on Nov. 25, 2019. The event, which will take place at Columbia Unviersity’s historic Italian Academy, will feature global dignitaries, prize recipients, and renowned performers. The date was specifically chosen to honor Callas on “International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.” Among the Awards Recipients will be famed soprano {…}
Famed actress Monica Bellucci is set to bring Maria Callas to life this November at the Studio Marigny in Paris. The event, which is slated for Nov. 27, 2019, will feature the movie star reading excerpts of Tom Volf’s “Lettres et Mémoire” by the superstar soprano. Volf, of course, is the famed director of “Maria by Callas” who has dedicated {…}
(Photo: Lauren Dersberg) Irish National Opera’s recent visit to the Galway International Arts Festival with its production of Brian Irvine’s new opera “Least Like the Other: Searching for Rosemary Kennedy,” has been unanimously {…}
The Callas in Concert hologram tour is set to appear in Chicago this fall. The performance of the showcase features the famed diva in hologram form performing a number of her signature arias. The performance in Chicago is set for Sept. 7, 2019 with tickets going on sale on June 6, 2019. “This is something special, and given today’s culture, {…}
The HD phenomenon has taken hold of the opera world over the past few decades, even though video recordings of performances have been around for quite some time. But today it has become embedded as a major part of the operatic experience and some might argue that a number of productions in major theaters are directed with the high-definition video {…}
The Bayerische Staatsoper revealed its 2019-20 season, which unsurprising features dozens of operas. Almost every single one is impeccably cast, but few standout as the must-see showcases of the season. 7 Deaths of Maria Callas Maria Callas is more than an operatic icon at this point – she’s a legend and this work seems intent on exploring that very nature {…}
BASE Hologram and the LA Opera Off Grand are set to present “Callas in Concert” on April 13, 2019. The event will be presented in association with the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at the USC Bovard Auditorium. “Callas in Concert” is a performance that uses technology to bring back the famed diva both visually and vocally 50 years {…}
The DVD and Blu-Ray for “Maria By Callas” is set to hit stores on Feb. 12, 2019, and in anticipation, OperaWire is sharing an exclusive regarding the documentary. Take a look: The film, which is directed by Tom Volf, was a years-long project that initiated after Volf went to Joyce DiDonato star in “Maria Stuarda” at the Metropolitan Opera. From {…}
This week, five CDs and DVDs are set for release with three starring major sopranos; the other is an award-winning documentary that became a box office hit. Here is a look at what audiences should expect this week. Mio Caro Handel German soprano Simone Kermes’ new album is dedicated to Handel and features popular arias such as “Ombra mai fu,” “Piangerò {…}
La Divina, born on Dec. 2, 1923, sang just under 50 roles over the course of her career. From Carmen to Medea to Tosca, she approached each role with the dramatic prowess which truly earned her the title that we so lovingly reference to this day. In musical circles, Callas has always been and will always remain a topic of {…}