Maria Meneghini Callas

Maria Meneghini Callas (1923–1977) was a Greek opera singer and actress.

Also recorded as La Divina; Maria Kalogeropoulou; Maria Anna Cecilia Sofia Kalogeropoulos.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Maria Anna Cecilia Sofia Kalogeropoulou.

Born at New York City in 1923, died at Paris in 1977.

In detail

Maria Meneghini Callas studied at Athens Conservatoire and George Washington Educational Campus. training under Elvira de Hidalgo and Louise Caselotti is recorded. Barbara Hendricks is recorded as having studied under Maria Meneghini Callas. the recorded working language is Modern Greek, English and Italian.

The field of work recorded is singing. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera.

Residence is recorded at New York City and Athens. Employment is recorded with Juilliard School. Membership is recorded of Panhellenic Musician Union.

Work by Maria Meneghini Callas is recorded in the collections of New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.

Distinctions recorded are Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame and Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Maria Callas”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q128297: Maria Meneghini Callas

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