Presenting excerpts from two live stage performances by the famed diva opera singer, Maria Callas, in Hamburg in 1959 and 1962 respectively. This video is an absolute must for lovers of opera combining the musical talents of such composers as Verdi, Bizet, Rossini and Bellini, and all superbly performed by the wonderful Maria Callas, elegant as ever with her distinctive soprano voice and dramatic intensity totally captivating the audience. Her performance is accompanied by the Symphonieorchester des NDR, conducted by Nicola Rescigno (1959) and Georges Pretre (1962). Without commentary or narration.
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ACMI Identifier
317175
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Feature films → Feature films - Germany
Music & Performing Arts → Concerts
Music & Performing Arts → Opera singers
Music & Performing Arts → Orchestral music
Music & Performing Arts → Performing arts
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)