ATHENS – The centenary of the birth of Maria Callas – the famous soprano known as La Divina was born on December 2, 1923 – was joyfully celebrated at the Filippos Nakas Conservatory in Kolonaki in Athens with a recital by international soprano Eleni Calenos accompanied by Dionysis Mallouhos.
Both artists greeted the audience and offered welcome context, noting that the first half was a tribute to “song in general” while the second part was dedicated to Callas’ remarkable career and the music she shared with the world.
Calenos’ performance, well known in the Greek-American musical community, lifted the veil on part of the “Callas miracle” as the audience was able to perceive the text of the operas and songs, as well as his personal life experiences. , running through his mind and illuminating the singing beautifully, showing that opera at its best is truly a “musical drama” in Wagner’s words and prompting thoughts such as “ah, that’s how they do it !
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