Maria Callas was one of the greatest opera divas the world has ever known, and this fascinating programme provides new insights into both Callas the performer and Maria the woman. - It includes rare interview footage of Callas's teacher, Elvira de Hidalgo, her long-time recording producer Michel Glotz, and film and stage producer Luchino Visconti among others. But the most revealing material comes from interviews with Callas herself, when she speaks frankly about Rudolf Bing and the Metropolitan Opera, talks about the famous Rome 'Norma' that she was unable to finish because of ill health and gives her personal views on many other matters.- There is only one Callas, and this programme throws new light on many aspects of a unique artist.

Features

Disc 1:

1. Fans Outside The Metropolitan Oper House
2. First Career In Greece
3. Interview: Callas & Luchino Visconti (La vestale)
4. Callas In Lisbon, 1958
5. Callas Defends Herself Against Her Detractors
6. Callas & Meneghini
7. Recording In Paris At The Salle Wagram
8. The Last Norma In Paris, 1965