| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 146 min.) : sound, black and white and color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD-9; region 0, NTSC ; full screen, LPCM stereo. & mono. |
| Language |
Documentary segments primarily in English; optional English, German, or French subtitles. Arias sung in Italian and French. |
| Summary |
Consists of a compilation of performances by Maria Callas, including arias from Verdi's Il trovatore and Don Carlo, Rossini's Il barbiere di Siviglia, Bellini's Il pirata and La sonnambula, Massenet's Le Cid and Manon, Bizet's Carmen, and Puccini's Tosca and Gianni Schicchi. Also presents biographical information and interviews with Callas. Includes commentary by Carlo Maria Giulini, Robert Sutherland, Franco Zeffirelli, Giuseppe di Stefano, and others. |
| Contents |
Maria Callas on stage [in Paris (1958, 1965), Hamburg (1959, 1962), and London (1694)] (89 min.) -- Maria Callas : her life (12 min.) -- Maria Callas speaks (39 min.). In conversation with Lord Harewood (1968) ; In conversation with [French television presenter] Bernard Gavoty (1965) [in French] ; Retiring from the stage ; Being an artist. |
| Note |
Special features include: photographic gallery (PDF); Maria Callas sings Casta diva from Bellini's Norma in concert in Rome, New Year's Eve, 1957. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Subject |
Callas, Maria, 1923-1977.
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Sopranos (Singers) -- Biography -- Videodiscs.
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Operas -- Excerpts -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Genre |
Biographical films.
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Documentary films.
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| Added Author |
Callas, Maria, 1923-1977, vocalist, interviewee.
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Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901.
Trovatore. D'amor sull' ali rosee.
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Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901.
Trovatore. Miserere.
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Rossini, Gioacchino, 1792-1868.
Barbiere di Siviglia. Voce poco fa.
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Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901.
Don Carlos. Toi qui sus le néant.
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Bellini, Vincenzo, 1801-1835.
Pirata. Col sorriso d'innocenza.
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Massenet, Jules, 1842-1912.
Cid. Pleurez, pleurez, mes yeux.
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Bizet, Georges, 1838-1875.
Carmen. Habanera.
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Bizet, Georges, 1838-1875.
Carmen. Près des remparts de Séville.
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Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901.
Don Carlos. O don fatal.
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Puccini, Giacomo, 1858-1924.
Tosca. Vissi d'arte.
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Massenet, Jules, 1842-1912.
Manon. Adieu, notre petite table.
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Bellini, Vincenzo, 1801-1835.
Sonnambula. Ah! non credea mirarti.
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Puccini, Giacomo, 1858-1924.
Trittico. Gianni Schicchi. O mio babbino caro.
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Bellini, Vincenzo, 1801-1835.
Norma. Casta diva.
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EMI (Firm)
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| Standard No. |
5099950072095 |
| Music No. |
50999 5 00720 9 5 EMI Classics |
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