The perceptive Leyla Gencer described Callas as having the sacred fire, and, my God, I can feel it here. Listening to these masterclasses, it's apparent to me that it was never just about herself, that Callas was a custodian for her Art. And a miracle. Thanks for posting this!
She knew every damn note from every parts of all the operas she was in ( orchestral parts included) . It's à form of genius actually .Jeez. She heard EVERYTHING
Damn she was tough!! I would’ve cried!! She’s too good and can tear you to pieces but at the same time knows so much and it’s firm yet kind in a way!!!
She mentions what many of these technique only people fail to point out more - it is not just about learning the vocal mechanics (technique) but also deliver the character believably and not just following the directions on the sheet music. You act with the whole body. It is no less important to learn.
What a treasure. Thank you for saving me the trouble of trudging through all those however many hours of the student performances on Spotify upon which she commented, i.e., posting just the good stuff. :-)
I can't believe that hearing the instruction of "D'Amour l'ardente flamme" is EXACTLY what Jesse Norman executes in the performance at the 1983 Orchestre et Choeur de l'Opéra national de Paris with Seiji Ozawa. This is phenomenal and required listening by EVERY Opera singer!!
It's really beautiful what does Norman in Damnation and incredible. But I don't find the warmth of the burning chest voice and fast vibrato that Callas uses, nor her tempo or the reserve expressed in the size of the vowels. Norman sings in a monumental way every word, with beautiful frozen musical moves.
@@LaDivinaLover I absolutely agree with you both but she was entirely consumed by her Art and was ready as Jeanine Reiss once said to drop every cell of her blood for her Art !!!!
@@LaDivinaLover Tú lo has dicho era un genio! Yo siempre me la he imaginado como productora de ópera, ella hubiera podido dirigir una orquesta, dirigir los cantantes, se directora de escena, etcétera...era la divina.
Podría haber cantado otro repertorio : canción francesa , italiana . griega . Haber cogido seguridad . Y por supuesto no haber oído los consejos de Di Stefano y no haber vuelto dando 40 conciertos por todo el mundo . Además María , psicológicamente la gira del 73 al 74 la dejó muy tocada . Ni siquiera volvió a dar clases . Era un genio , que no tomo buenas decisiones al final .
The perceptive Leyla Gencer described Callas as having the sacred fire, and, my God, I can feel it here. Listening to these masterclasses, it's apparent to me that it was never just about herself, that Callas was a custodian for her Art. And a miracle. Thanks for posting this!
She knew every damn note from every parts of all the operas she was in ( orchestral parts included) . It's à form of genius actually .Jeez. She heard EVERYTHING
She didn't know it all the time - as she was human but the point is she took the effort to learn it all. :)
@@EmilyGloeggler7984 She understood music.
Not genius. Hard work
BOTH!@@jonbaum
And she was a phenomenal pianist!
Damn she was tough!! I would’ve cried!! She’s too good and can tear you to pieces but at the same time knows so much and it’s firm yet kind in a way!!!
She is so Passionate when she teaching Amazing !!! ❤️❤️❤️
When you've heard the RIGOLETTO section (6:40) you feel sorry, she didn't sing the male roles, too!
Callas was truly divine.
Así es, sin duda alguna. Saludos cordiales
What a woman! What an artist!
Magnificent Callas!
If she sings blues i think it sooooo amazing with that voice
Please more callas
Ojalá los que estudian canto escucharán esto. Saludos cordiales.
She mentions what many of these technique only people fail to point out more - it is not just about learning the vocal mechanics (technique) but also deliver the character believably and not just following the directions on the sheet music. You act with the whole body. It is no less important to learn.
What a treasure. Thank you for saving me the trouble of trudging through all those however many hours of the student performances on Spotify upon which she commented, i.e., posting just the good stuff. :-)
Can we cast Callas as Rigoletto?😄💙💙💙
No. That would be awful. Leave it to the guys with baritone voices.
@@EmilyGloeggler7984 Ah--Have some fun!
8:23 WOW!
This is incredible, to hear her sing Rigoletto, she sings it better han 99% of baritones! The intonation, pathos, everything, it is a minor miracle!
Supposedly her voice was in decline, but just listen ro her! Her singing AND her advice. "More warm" "More color" ❤
The most successful student that she taught was probably soprano Barbara Hendricks....also one of my favorite artists.
Yes she's the most successful but she didn't enjoy the masterclass much and didn't work well with Maria (not that it means anything)
I can't believe that hearing the instruction of "D'Amour l'ardente flamme" is EXACTLY what Jesse Norman executes in the performance at the 1983 Orchestre et Choeur de l'Opéra national de Paris with Seiji Ozawa. This is phenomenal and required listening by EVERY Opera singer!!
It's really beautiful what does Norman in Damnation and incredible. But I don't find the warmth of the burning chest voice and fast vibrato that Callas uses, nor her tempo or the reserve expressed in the size of the vowels. Norman sings in a monumental way every word, with beautiful frozen musical moves.
Actually Jessie does the complete opposite.
Was the performance ever released on CD/Streaming?
0:50 chest voice for days, years, decades, millenia
1:16 her non opera register is so rich and exquisite. It's a pity she didn't venture to do some jazz or normal ballads.
It’s honestly my opinion that she could’ve sung in any style or played any musical instrument wonderfully had she the inclination.
@@LaDivinaLover I absolutely agree with you both but she was entirely consumed by her Art and was ready as Jeanine Reiss once said to drop every cell of her blood for her Art !!!!
She barely sang art songs, so I can't imagine she would have been interested in singing non classical repertoire.
@@LaDivinaLover Tú lo has dicho era un genio! Yo siempre me la he imaginado como productora de ópera, ella hubiera podido dirigir una orquesta, dirigir los cantantes, se directora de escena, etcétera...era la divina.
Podría haber cantado otro repertorio : canción francesa , italiana . griega . Haber cogido seguridad . Y por supuesto no haber oído los consejos de Di Stefano y no haber vuelto dando 40 conciertos por todo el mundo . Además María , psicológicamente la gira del 73 al 74 la dejó muy tocada . Ni siquiera volvió a dar clases . Era un genio , que no tomo buenas decisiones al final .
She should have recorded every aria she examples here!!!
9:24 🤯
5:48 min.....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stunning!!!!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍
she isn't a human but a divine
She was human with faults like you and everyone else.
Totalmente de acuerdo
Maria Callas has a hateful personality, she was a neurotic too
Eh? Eh.
God, I miss my singing teacher. He was extremely competent and thoughtful, and I would've loved to discuss these precious excerpts with him.
Miss? How?
@@wiktoriaboron he passed away right in the middle of being the best. Only the sweet mercy of God can fill his absence. RIP Ildebrando Moura.
She had high expectations of herself and others.
5:34 and following: Hope they had fastened their seat belts! - "Ô caresses de FLAMME! - Jesus!!!
Ma cavolo, masterclass della Callas in italiano?!