Did you know?She was famously involved in a long and tumultuous relationship with the Greek shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis.
Quick facts
Date of birth2 December 1923
Date of death16 September 1977
Age at death53
Cause of deathMyocardial infarction
NationalityGreek-American
BirthplaceNew York City, United States
Occupationopera singer, actor
Editor's Take:
Maria Callas changed what audiences expected from an opera singer. Her voice was not conventionally beautiful, but she used it with rare dramatic intensity. She revived neglected bel canto works by Bellini, Donizetti and Rossini, treating them as real drama rather than vocal display. Her stage presence turned each performance into an event. Her private life, including her relationship with Aristotle Onassis, kept her in the headlines. Her recordings remain a benchmark for singers today.
Key Milestones
1947: Makes her Italian debut at the Verona Arena
1954: Makes her American debut in Chicago
1956: Debuts at the Metropolitan Opera in New York
1965: Gives her final opera performance
Maria Callas (born Maria Anna Cecilia Sophia Kalogeropoulos; December 2, 1923 – September 16, 1977) was an American and Greek soprano, and one of the most renowned and influential opera singers of the 20th century. Critics praised her bel canto technique, wide-ranging voice, and dramatic interpretations.
Maria Meneghini Callas's birthday is December 2. She was born on December 2, 1923 in New York City, United States.
How old was Maria Meneghini Callas when she died?
Maria Meneghini Callas died on September 16, 1977, aged 53.
Who shares a birthday with Maria Meneghini Callas?
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