MARIA KALLAS

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    Maria Anna Cecilia Sophia Kalogeropoulos (Maria Kallas) was an American-born Greek soprano. 
Maria Κallas is widely recognized as the foremost Opera icon of the 20th century, renowned for her unmatched interpretations and techniques. She is an esteemed international figure who has united Greeks and members of the Greek diaspora alike, as well as those with a passion for or an interest in discovering Greece. Κallas, with her exceptional musical education and interpretive prowess, revolutionized opera singing so much that we now distinguish between a time before and after her. Many of her interpretations are considered unrepeatable, making it impossible to deny the overwhelming allure of her charisma. 
What can be hidden in  her story?

  Maria wasn't a popular girl. She believed that her mother prefered her sister more than her. One day her mother found out that her youngest daughter had an amazing voice. She encouraged her to sing so she could earn money for their family.

  Maria's mother tried to sign her up for some voice lessons on the Ethnic Conservatory in Athens, but Maria didn't get accepted because she had never done lessons before. So her mother decided to send her on some private lessons

  The first time her teacher heard her voice she was left speachless. Her voice was the most amazing her teacher had ever heard. Maria not only succeded into singing the hardest notes in a really short time, but also the way of her singing would touch your heart.

  Maria tried again for lessons in the Ethnic Conservatory and this time she got accepted! One night she sang on the stage of the most important  opera in the world, LA SCALA, in Milan. While she was singing the audience was on the egde of their seat listening peacefully to her because her voice travelled them into a more amazing world. In the end of her performance the audience applauded and cheered for Maria. 

Maria stayed in history as La Divina, divine- the most famous soprano


                                              2nd December 1923- 16th September 1977

                                                                        Greece

                            

                             I will always be as difficult as necessary to achieve the best

                                                                     -Maria Kallas-






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