Maria Callas

Born

December 2, 1923

Died

September 16, 1977 (aged 53)

Known as

opera singer, actor

Maria Callas 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. Her repertoire ranged from classical opera seria to the bel canto operas of Donizetti, Bellini, and Rossini, and further to the works of Verdi and Puccini, and in her early career to the music dramas of Wagner. Her musical and dramatic talents led to her being hailed as La Divina.

Biography from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.