Maria Callas sings Casta Diva from Norma! (JB Classical). 😊
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My favorite lady! Bueno
Wow! I had only heard Renee Fleming sing this before but now I think I like Callas' version much better!
Maria’s Fioritura was unrivalled. These little commas ...
En efecto, como escribe robertn800 Nelson, esta es la gala de París, al final de los años 50s. Dicha gala se encuentra dentro de la década de oro de Callas. Hay que recordar que este rol junto con la Lucía di Lammermmoor, Medea, fueron rescatados por ella. Además, otras óperas que hoy en día poco se representan como Il Pirata y La Vestale. Un año de la mejor Callas equivale a muchos años de un buen cantante lírico. Cuando Callas muere muchos dijeron que Norma había muerto con ella. Y, en cierta forma es verdad. No he escuchado otra interpretación tan escalofriante, como la de Callas. Ella es y sera la Divina, Primma Donna Assoluta!!!
This was from a Paris Gala in 1958 when Callas’s voice was still in it’s Great period. By the 60s she was having problems with the voice, but still the greatest (watch her sing Vissi d’Arte in ‘65- still great) There are many theories why her voice deteriorated- probably overuse and things like long rehearsals in full voice and especially her complicated relationship with Onassis . She stopped singing until early 70s -tried for comeback in 70s concerts, but her Voice was in shreds, although Audiences still appreciated her Artistry. She became a recluse and died in her early 50s. She probably had only 10 perfect years, but they were enough to make her a Legend.
Actually, this is 4 or 5 years after her voice was in its great period. The real Callas voice disappeared with along with the weight. As Sutherland said, anyone who didn't hear Callas in her heavier days, didn't hear the real Callas voice.
This is a pity. I remember a few years before Pavarotti died...he missed some tones...and the audience were brutal to him....It's like classical piano....if you miss a singel note then your'e a looser.....This is why I didn't go all the way with piano...The people who dare to take on old master pieces have to be brave
@@Shahrdad actually this was at the near end of her so called great performances. She was only beginning to have difficulties with her voice, but her artistry was able to compensate, and was still considered the finest. Only a picky Opera perfectionist find faults would ignore the Beauty & emotional resonance she was able to produce.
@@robertn800 The true and great Callas voice (what is often called the "fat voice") disappeared by 1954, along with the weight. 1954 was also the beginning of the infamous wobble, which first was noticed during the recording of "forza del destino," when Walter Legge told her that if she didn't get the widened vibrato under control, they would have to hand out sea-sickness pills with every side. It was still a great voice till 1960, and between 54 and 59, she gave some of her greatest performances. But after the weight loss, the instrument itself was no longer the same.
@@Shahrdad well, what else would you expect “La Stupenda” to say, LOL * Maria before weight loss, weighed about over 200 lbs. It was causing her difficulty in moving around, her legs hurt, she got sweaty, plus her perfectionism wanted to look like the romantic figures she performed, & she wanted to be able to move & act (no one could accuse Joan of Acting) plus it gave her voice more of a lightness and she sensibly dieted down to below 120 lbs. (without a tapeworm). I have read virtually every book on Callas & most Opera critics, orchestral leaders, etc ascribe her vocal problems later on to her early performances in Wagner & heavy Operas, Aida, etc. contributed to her vocal decline.she wanted & did sing everything, but she realized they were hurting her voice & sang mostly bel canto Operas. Which is why Callas, and only Callas could sing & act a believable “La Traviata” 💔
Absolutely beautiful
I have watch this video multiple times, I picked up on those points that you mentioned about the singers behind. When she put her hand up I just about lost my s***. Still a lovely performance, but I'm very sure she ripped someone a new one later on.
Brava Callas
Maria callas best soprano Renata tebaldy best soprano
Callas best song! Callas/ Pavarotti...the two greatest opera singers all time. There are others like Caruso, Jussi Bjorling etc.....But these two were outstanding...probably through the history
Many would agree with you Istvan :-)
Callas Corelli
Should One have an interest in the finest Opera Singer ever, just google that question. 🤔 You would find in almost all polls that I’ve seen, which also include men, have Callas as # 1️⃣
I'm sure your right Robert.
I recommed the song " El perdón " by Diana Navarro
Thank you, I wasn't aware of Diana before but have listened to a few of her songs now including El perdon :-)
Omg yes, she is amazing! Glad you have heard her 😀
You should listen to Monserrat Caballet. She sang the best "Casta Diva" of all time.
Lie! Monserrat failed big time when she tried to sing the assoluta roles! Her Medea atrocious, her Armida atrocious ...
Maria Callas is the only assoluta here.
And about this, could Monserrat execute the little commas? Pretty is not enough.
@@fzpe856 Maria was not technical . When she was about fifty years, her voice started to fail. Monserrat sang a " Mio babino caro" at the age of 72 perfect. All music critics , thought Maria + Tebaldi = Monserrat
@@luisalbertoiglesiasgarcia3133 All I know is from the google polls on the Greatest Opera Singer have Callas as # 1️⃣ & I agree…but what do I know ? I’m a Slave to my emotions. 🙀
@@luisalbertoiglesiasgarcia3133
Technical is not even the point for the enjoyment of a performance. Callas was the greatest for a reason.
I prefer Joan Sutherland's version
Monserrat was always the vocal technique. Maria Callas knew Monserrat was better than her
That’s why she fucked up Medea and Armida?
Maria sang Brunilda, Isolde, Turandot, Lady Macbeth, Armida, Abigail, Norma, Lucia, Tosca, Anna Bolena, Medea ...
Maria >>>>>>
@@fzpe856 critical , not critics
@@luisalbertoiglesiasgarcia3133
With a poor fioritura killing Armida. 😉
No se compara en nada Callas con Caballe, Caballe en escencia fue una soprano lirica que evoluciono a roles spinto, su norma es bellisima pero no tiene ni el fuste en graves o agilitat di forza que Callas tenia, Callas fue una soprano assoluta. Caballe fue un bonito timbre, una legatto unico y preciso pero solo eso. la unicas que estaban cerca de Callas fueron la Zeani(la unica que hacia temblar a Callas) y la Sultana , la Gencer.
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