Maria Callas

Maria Callas
Maria Callas, Commendatore OMRI, was a Greek-American soprano, and one of the most renowned and influential opera singers of the 20th century. Many 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...
NationalityGreek
ProfessionOpera Singer
Date of Birth2 December 1923
CityNew York City, NY
If I have stepped on some people at times because I am at the top, it couldn't be helped. What should I do if someone gets hurt... retire?
Only my dogs will not betray me.
On stage, I am in the dark.
The public is a monster and that is why I am not eager to return to the stage.
Only when I was singing did I feel loved.
I want to be a mature artist with a different kind of thinking.
[During fee negotiations for singing in Vienna:] I'm not interested in money, but it must be more than anyone else gets.
There must be a law against forcing children to perform at an early age. Children should have a wonderful childhood. They should not be given too much responsibility.
When my enemies stop hissing, I shall know I'm slipping.
Women are not pals enough with men, so we must make ourselves indispensable. After all, we have the greatest weapon in our hands by just being women.
Don't come to me with your troubles. I have to work for my money and you are young enough to work too. If you can't make enough money to live on you can jump out of the window or drown yourself.
I prepare myself for rehearsals like I would for marriage.
It's a terrible thing to go through life thinking that you have a rock on your side when you haven't.
When I did not become enemies, then I understand that there was nothing standing.