Maria Callas remains one of the most iconic and transformative figures in operatic history. With her unparalleled dramatic intensity, exquisite phrasing, and extraordinary vocal range, she redefined the art of singing in the 20th century. Every note she sang carried profound emotion, blending technical mastery with a deep understanding of character and story. This collection captures Callas at her finest, breathing life into some of opera’s most beloved arias. From the heart-wrenching despair of Tosca to the delicate vulnerability of La Traviata, each performance reveals her rare ability to inhabit every role completely. Her voice – at once powerful, nuanced, and unmistakably unique – continues to inspire generations of listeners and performers alike. Listening to Maria Callas is not merely hearing great singing; it is experiencing a profound act of storytelling. Her artistry transcends time, reminding us why she is, and always will be, “La Divina.”
SIDE A
A1. VISSI D’ ARTE – GIACOMO PUCCINI “TOSCA”
A2. CASA DIVA – VINCENZO BELLINI “NORMA”
A3. REGNAVA NEL SILENZIO… QUANDO PAPITO IN ESTASI – GAETANO DONIZETTI “LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR”
A4. VIEN, DILETTO, É IN CIEL LA LUNA! – VINCENZO BELLINI “I PURITANI”
A5. SI, MI CHIAMANO MIMÌ – GIACOMO PUCCINI “LA BOHÉME”
SIDE B
B1. AH, RENDETEMI LA SPEME… QUI LA COVE SUA SOAVE – VINCENZO BELLINI “I PURITANI”
B2. LA LUCE LANGUE – GIUSEPPE VERDI “MACBETH”
B3. IN QUELLE TRINE MORBIDE – GIACOMO PUCCINI “MANON LESCAUT”
B4. SONO GIUNTA! GRAZIE, O DIO! …MADRE, PIETOSA VERGINE – GIUSEPPE VERDI “LA FORZA DEL DESTINO”
B5. ADDIO, DEL PASSATO – GIUSEPPE VERDI “LA TRAVIATA”
B6. CON ONOR MUORE – GIACOMO PUCCINI “MADAME BUTTERFLY”
