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    • Maria Callas Commendatore OMRI (born Maria Anna Cecilia Sofia Kalogeropoulos; December 2, 1923 – September 16, 1977) was an American and Greek soprano and one of the most renowned and influential opera singers of the 20th century. Many critics praised her bel canto technique, wide-ranging voice and dramatic interpretations. Her repertoir… See more

    BornMaria Anna Cecilia Sofia Kalogeropoulos · December 2, 1923 · New York City, New York, U.S.
    DiedSeptember 16, 1977 (aged 53) · Paris, France
    EducationAthens Conservatoire, George Washington Educational Campus
    SpouseGiovanni Battista Meneghini · (m. 1949; div. 1959)
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    The name on Callas' New York birth certificate is Sophie Cecilia Kalos, although she was christened Maria Anna Cecilia Sofia Kalogeropoulos (Greek: Μαρία Άννα Καικιλία Σοφία Καλογεροπούλου). She was born at … See more

    Education

    Callas received her musical education in Athens. Initially, her mother tried to enroll her at the prestigious Athens Conservatoire, without success. At the audition, her voice, still untrained, failed to impress, and the conservatoi… See more

    Early operatic career in Greece

    After several appearances as a student, Callas began appearing in secondary roles at the Greek National Opera. De Hidalgo was instrumental in securing roles for her, allowing Callas to earn a small salary, which help… See more

    Main operatic career

    After returning to the United States and reuniting with her father in September 1945, Callas made the round of auditions. In December of that year, she auditioned for Edward Johnson, general manager of the … See more

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    In the early years of her career, Callas was a heavy woman; in her own words, "Heavy—one can say—yes I was; but I'm also a tall woman, 5' 8+1⁄2" (1.74 m), and I used to weigh no more than 200 pounds (90 kilogra… See more

    Voice

    Callas' voice elicited widely diverging reactions. Walter Legge stated that Callas possessed that most essential ingredient for a great singer: an instantly recognizable voice.
    During "Th… See more

    Artistry

    Callas' own thoughts regarding music and singing can be found at Wikiquote.
    Adored by many opera enthusiasts, Callas was a controversial artist. Although Callas was the great singer often dismissed simply as an actre… See more

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    Maria Callas (December 3, 1923 – September 16, 1977) was a Greek soprano. She was one of the most famous and most controversial opera singers of the 20th century.

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    Official website of Maria Callas: soprano, opera legend, ‘La Divina’. Diva of La Scala, celebrated as La traviata, Tosca, Norma, Lucia di Lammermoor, Medea.