The Definitive Diva The Life and Career of Maria Callas

Maria Callas was, perhaps, the greatest opera singer of the 20th century. Hers was a life lived on the world stage, and her fame extended to the public consciousness of many parts of the world. Even after her mysterious death in 1977, her singing and acting continue to thrill new generations of opera fans thanks to her many recordings and her fascinating life.This new biography of Callas tells her story from difficult beginnings as the daughter of Greek immigrants to New York City in 1923 to her wonderful performances at La Scala, Covent Garden, and the Metropolitan Opera. Callas was quite a diva and a master at creating a captivating public image. She also became notorious because of her very public affair with Aristotle Onassis, the wealthy ship-owner who left Callas to marry Jacqueline Kennedy.

ISBN:	9781476662633
Publisher:	McFarland
Imprint:	McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Published date:	30 Sep 2021
DEWEY:	782.1092
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	vii, 209
Weight:	296g
Height:	152mm
Width:	221mm
Spine width:	16mm

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