Callas

Noun

Meaning

Greek coloratura soprano (born in the United States) known for her dramatic intensity in operatic roles (1923-1977)

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Examples

I would like to be Maria, but there is La Callas who demands that I carry myself with her dignity. Maria Callas

The most widely criticised singers in the history of opera, Maria Callas and Franco Corelli, happen also to be the best singers. I am honoured for being part of their group. Andrea Bocelli

The first opera I went to see was Maria Callas singing 'Tosca'. Marianne Faithfull

Callas was superhuman. She was on a whole other plane. She really was a Diva - the goddess - and the rest of us are basically her handmaidens. Maria Callas

Oh, many. A few, even superior. For sheer strength of character, I wouldn't have dared to cross swords with Callas. I would rather have gone six rounds with Jack Dempsey! Maria Callas

If the public could understand, as we do, how deeply and utterly musical Callas is, they would be stunned. Maria Callas

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