Maria Callas
Born: 2nd December 1923, New York City, New York, U.S
Died: 16th September 1977, Paris, France
Nationality: American-Greek
Maria Callas (December 2, 1923 – September 16, 1977) was an American-born Greek soprano and 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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Presto Music Classical Podcast,
Episode 46: La Divina - Rob Cowan and Alain Lanceron on the centenary of Maria Callas's birth
Host Rob Cowan is joined by the President of Warner Classics & Erato, Alain Lanceron, to discuss La Divina’s legacy on record – picking out some highlights from her vast discography on his label along the way…