Unbelievable. This concert was in 1958, 66 years ago and still, no other singer sings like Maria. Who's listening in 2024??

She stood on the stage silent for over 5 minutes and the entire audience was spellbound. You could hear a pin drop. Then she didn’t play Norma she became Norma as she did with every role. She was not only the greatest soprano ever but an intelligent actress, musicologist, multi linguist, teacher, recording artist. Actually, she revived and modernized opera single handed. RIP Ultimate Diva.

Am I alone here in 2024 ?

Я слушаю в 2024 году и всегда буду с восхищением слушать гениальную Марию Каллас. И мои дети и внуки будут слушать этот божественный голос. Никакие искусственные "интеллекты" не заменят подлинного высокого искусства. НИКОГДА!

I actually met this incredible singer when I was 16 (I'm 64...edit: now 66). She came to Pittsburgh for a performance, (long past her prime but still revered as a legend) and paid a visit to a music program, sponsored by the city's public school system, in which I was enrolled on Saturdays for musically gifted students (not a snob, the name of the program was actually 'Centers for the Musically Talented' ). The program gave private lessons, theory, ensemble and Master Class lessons for those who were selected. The Master Class periods were classes where local and, at times, national level professionals were brought in to discuss their aspect of music (composition, orchestration, recording, arranging, accompanying, etc.) I had auditioned for, and was admitted to the program, which also included being 'drafted' into the Pittsburgh All-City Choir. At this time, I was your typical, 16-year old long haired, rock-n-rolling, weed-smoking, blue-jeaned hot-rodding teen guy (this was the '70s), singing in two different rock bands, and the only 'opera' or 'classical' songs I knew were the ones that my private-lesson teacher selected weekly for me to develop my voice. So I was unaware of who the top level opera singers of the time were, and so I had NO idea who she was. I can remember on that day, the program's admin people were all in a tizzy about her impending visit. I didn't know that, to them, this was a visit by royalty. So I just figured it would be another class by someone in the (I thought 'boring') opera field, and in whom I had no interest. But to the day I die, (and I mean this most sincerely) I will never forget her voice. Let me tell you, until one hears a world-class opera singer, really opening up their voice, IN A CLOSED ROOM, one has no idea of the sound-level they can generate!! We were in a choir room with the chairs on semi-circular steps. She stood by the piano at the front of the room and I was in about the 5th or 6th row, so about 10 or 12 feet away. She began singing an aria, absolutely beautiful, and the word 'tone' stuck in my mind. As it progressed, she then cranked up and hit a couple of notes that actually made the fabric of my sport-shirt flutter. I mean, I literally FELT it, wondered what was going on, and I looked down in surprise and SAW the fabric of my shirt fluttering in the invisible 'breeze' of her voice. There is no other way to express this : Sheer....pure......natural....unadulterated....POWER!!! Just amazing! At the end of the class, we were allowed to ask questions, and she answered them, usually questions about technique or breathing. Tactless as it seems now in retrospect, I wanted to ask her about her nose and her sinuses, as I had just learned that year from my vocal teacher the role that sinuses play in the timbre of our voices. Her nose was a strong, what they used to call a 'Greco-Roman' nose, and I was so clueless that I actually thought I would be able to ask her about how that contributed to her amazing voice. But when I tried to speak to her, my mouth just didn't seem to be working right, ( I had NEVER been a stutterer but I was that day...) and I KNOW my eyes felt like they were going to pop out of my head... That was the first time in my life that I was actually facing someone, literally FACING them, of whom the term 'larger-than-life' seemed to apply, and it was as intimidating as all hell. She had that kind of face that BELONGED on a stage, HUGE EYES, and even when she was just standing there among us, she was an incredibly imposing figure. That sense of power only really settled into my mind later on, after class. She had the power to COMMAND attention just by standing still. I think she could sense that I was a bit overcome by her 'presence', but no doubt she'd had that experience before, probably ESPECIALLY with teen-age boys. But she was gracious, and she gave me that 1000watt smile and let it go. Just an amazing talent and wonderful person. She passed away too young. RIP Diva Maria!!

Que estén felices en el cielo, nunca les olvidaremos.

Вошла в музыку, как невесомая балерина на цыпочках и растворилась в музыке и сама стала музыкой. Потрясающая способность чувствовать и переживать произведение, и будто больше ничего в мире нет, только этот момент. Чудесный Дар от Бога, красивейший голос и такая утонченность и хрупкость фигуры и манеры держаться на сцене. Никакого "звёздизма", Слава Богу за такой Талант для человечества!!!

Who’s listening to her music during COVID-19? Her music keeps me calm whenever I feel angry, frustrated, sad or upset during a hard time.

2023, still listening to Maria. Eternal pleasure.

Единственная оперная певица,которая даже дилетантов заставляет понять классику и оперу в частности.Вот в этом и состоит уникальность таких гениев,как Мария Каллас!

Pure, sensitive. humble, stronger and fragile at the same time 🥰🤗❤️ still lisening in 2024❤️🌍🙏

People all over the world listen to her videos. She's a tribute to musicians everywhere. Just by having walked the earth and poured honey in people's ears.

Madam Callas did not just have the gift of this angelic voice. She had beauty (which she never admitted). She spoke 4 languages fluently (French, Italian, greek, and english). Was articulate and extremely sharp and handled interviews gracefully. What a loss to this world that she have died at a young age with a broken heart. Forgot to mention that she was shortsighted and could not see the conductor!!. She was literally singing in her own world.

Я слушаю в 2024году, и мурашки по коже... Невероятно!

Не понимаю как такой тонкий стан может рождать такой сильный и прекрасный голос. Красота. Полет.

Эталон исполнения. Льется звук через душу.

Why is nobody talking how she enjoys the applause? I mean, haven't you guys seen her face after she finished singing? Such an epic moment in history. You're able to tell how relived and delighted she was to see all those people mesmerized at her stunning voice. We'll never see that expression again. Callas was very very unique.

She's so divine that it looks like she's singing for herself, alone at home, took by a suddenly inspiration

Сколько трагедии в этом исполнении. Я плачу 😢😢 Мария Каллас ❤️ Ничего пронзительней и прекрасней я в своей жизни я не слышала ❤️❤️❤️🌹

Шикарная Мария Каллас.❤😊 Непревзойдённая. Она поёт сердцем.

Her vocal placement is exactly the same from the low register, up through the stratosphere. This gives her the most consistent timbre of any soprano I've heard. Amazing control.

We can be a foolish and self-destructive species. But if we are capable of creating something as beautiful as this, you have to feel that there's hope...

Идеальное исполнение!!!💯👍💐Божественно!🙏🌹🌹🌹Спасибо Марии Каллас🙏

MARIA CALLAS E LA DECIMA MUSA! NON C E NIENTE ALTRO DI PIU VERO E DI PIU SUBLIME E DI PIU GRANDE. UNA VOCE IMMORTALE! CHE INFIAMMA LE MENTI UMANE. GRAZIE

Calas was not just an extraordinary voice of a century, but also a great actress, evident here. It made her performing compelling, riveting. She sang from her very soul.

This is a a timeless concert. Maria Callas was not only the most notorious opera singer in the 20th Century, but also the epitome of elegance and beauty.

И не называла себя ни Примадонной, ни Королевой, а была и остается непревзойденнной Дивой❤

Слушала эту арию в исполнении нескольких певиц, но Мария- это шедевр оперного пения ❤! От ее голоса исходит такая волна нежности и силы! Слушать можно бесконечно 🌟🌟🌟.

She is the female voice which is remembered when you have forgotten all others. There is a spirituality in her flawless singing, and she raises opera to a supreme emotional and physical experience. She is truly unique!

At the end she has the eyes full of tears....she lived the music with all her soul all the time....MASTERPIECE!

Без микрофона!! Какой голос! Душа радуется от ее пения!

Голос льется как серебряный ручей, Восхитительно, всё вокруг замирает, и время останавливается,и душа наслаждается дивным исполнением ❤❤❤

Sixty-five years old, but still this recording sends shivers down my spine. Fabulous, wonderful, soaring, glorious. What music. What a voice. What a woman.

Many many years ago at Covent Garden I cued all night sleeping bags and all from 18h00 till the time the box office opened in the morning. Unforgettable experience. I would do it again if I could hear her life, I am 81 now!

Not just her voice, her demeanour, her fingers.... everything ❤

65 years ago today, and completely unmatched. Bravissima, la Divina eterna.

The greatest female voice I've ever heard. I've heard many, many great voices in my 80 years, but none like hers. That's why I have collected so many of her operas on CD's over the years.

Listening in 2021... unforgettable.... who else?

Непревзойденное исполнение: такой легкости во взятии высоких нот, элегантности, нежности и полетности, филигранности, чувственности, 100% попадания в образ, идеальной расстановки акцентов и контроля дыхания нет больше ни у кого!

From a frail lady we have a voice you can never forget. One listen and you are hooked forever.

The most clear pure voice I ever heared ....No womans voice can equal her ever ! Great Maria Callas .

Это самый прекрасный голос, который я когда -либо слышала в своей жизни 🙏… Невероятной чистоты, красоты и глубины … Божественно !

Кто сказал, что Мария Какая не красивая?! Она обворожительная красавица!!! А голос божественен 🙏❤❤❤❤

Постоянно слушаю эту арию! Божественно! Спасибо , что ты была и есть, Мария!

самое божественное исполнение за последние 70 лет.....никто так не спел.все идет из глубин души,,,чувствуется ее трагичная раненая душа.....

Сколько лет прошло, а мир все еще восхищается тобой!

Это непостижимое волшебство! Слушаю много раз и не могу наслушаться. Тысячу раз БРАВО!

For some reason, hearing this make me think that everyone is call to do something in this life, we all have one special thing or talent and we should persue it to the last consequence and perhaps we may, in our own way, achieve something as beautiful and masterful as this

I remember seeing her in Paris on a cold, late Autumn evening in the early 1970's. She was at the same crepe stall as me. Very simply dressed. It was after Onassis had dumped her for Jackie Kennedy. She looked so hauntingly sad. To this day, I still wonder how he could have left such a lovely and talented woman. God rest her soul.

Her voice clear like a mountain spring, fresh like sea breeze coming without effort full of sentiment and passion! I was in Epidavros Greece when she sang "The Puritans" I was just a kid but I cried through all the performance. There will never be another opera singer like her!

A few years ago I bought a boxed set of CDs of her recordings. Worth every penny. What a voice, what a presence.

Simply devine. That five minute silence! You can see the music transforming her. She becomes the music. Few can get there

От её исполнения, мурашки по коже! Какая то магия с голосом похожим на какой то волшебный инструмент. ❤️💐👏👏👏

Who’s listening in 2023 ? Incredible voice 👌🏾

listening in 2024🎉❤

My goodness, the control she has over her voice, unbelievable!

There are many beautiful voices but only Maria Callas can sing with as much emotion!

I can't hear this aria without crying. This piece is not of this world.

Chi rimane indifferente non ascolti musica... Assolutamente fantastica e ad oggi ineguagliabile. 😍

Божественно, полный восторг!🎉🎉🎉

Callas’ acting, with deep sorrow and anxiety in her eyes, is as impressive as her voice! RIP, the real diva!

Божественный голос! Слёзы сами текут из глаз от этого исполнения!❤❤❤

Царица оперного искусства!!!Звезда на Века!!!❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

Только начала слушать, как тут же слёзы сами полились из глаз.Потрясающе, божественно! До глубины души❤

No matter what year; what version; with what orchestra, and, whether what I hear is a live recording, or an engineered marvel of studio musical creation, when I listen to this aria in this woman's voice, I tremble, I cry (sometimes openly), and I swear to myself that I will get over this predictable, embarrassing and recurrent emotional reaction. But I really cannot help it. And this has been happening to me for the last 55 years. What can one say or write about Maria Callas that has not been said or written already? Not having had the musical blessing of having heard her voice in person, I thank God for the recording technologies that provide presence to her voice and her art in full display (I hope) forever!

The way she hugs her tiny fragile frame and THAT voice straight from her wounded heart. Its stunning.

Es absolutamente conmovedora. Tengo 61 años, me ha acompañado en todas las etapas de mi vida y sigue impregnandome de magia. Gracias infinitas, el Arte nos sana, nos integra, nos mantiene humanos.

The divine and immortal voice of Callas❤

We are blessed living in this era where performances like this are presented to us, almost for free.. Where we can connect to each other through music of all ages. 💗💗💗

Не игра в образ, а полное погружение, проникновение в музыку. Поёт естественно, как дышит!

Какая мощь и сила в таком хрупком и изящном теле. Божественно!!!❤ Марию Каллас невозможно не любить. Браво!!! 👏👏👏

Прекрасно! Душа отдыхает!

She makes it look so easy. She’s a legend

This is the first time hearing her singing and even though I don't understand a word she's saying I cried so hard! She touched my heart! So impressive and beautiful

That's why PASTA ALLA NORMA is one of the best primo dish in the world !!

Magnifique, je l'ai écouté très tôt ce matin chanter Casta Diva de Bellini. J'ai eu frissons et larmes, elle m'a émue. Parce que je regardais la publication d'une très jeune fille qui chantait Casta Diva avec une belle technique vocale mais je ne sentais rien. Je me suis demandée si j'avais perdu ma sensibilité, un ami a commenté '' ce serait mieux si elle chantait moins fort y il trop de tension, j'ai répondu que chanter doucement et bien c’est plus difficile et j'écoute là '' la Callas'' et ce fut un festival de sensations,, c'était celui là son secret, une magicienne des émotions. Je vous laisse apprécier si je dis vrai ou pas.

Such expressive emotion! Callas pulls you deep into it with her beauty, her eyes and her voice. Timelessly magnificant! So sad that she gave her precious love and talent to an unappreciative brute like Aristotle Onassis ..

María Callas accepted her God given gift of her magnificent voice with respect and shared the world with beauty❤ RIP " Greek Goddess" ❤

Who is listening ?? Well, I am and I simply love it all !

Браво!!!! Браво!!!! Браво!!!! ❤❤❤

Какое филиграннное и мощное исполнение! Восторг!!! Спасибо за видео. Моя любимая ария и обожаемая Каллас! Непревзойдённая!!!

Callas's superlative difference lies in the fact that she was the greatest actress or actor among opera singers of the 20th century. Opera is after all theatre, not solely music. Many can sing. and many can act, but very, very few are great singers and great actors altogether.

There may have been more beautiful women [I cannot think of any!], more sumptuous voices [I cannot think of any!] yet ONLY beautiful Maria Callas could make a person forget the rest! She had that ability to hold us spellbound before she sang a note! When she sang, she told TRUTH with beauty unequaled. Rest in peace, dear beautiful Maria: the best of the Greek heritage, a blessing appreciated too late, and cherished by us whom you have touched. You are dearly missed, Dear, beautiful Maria: La Divina.

Не превзайденная богиня оперного искусства!!!!!!! Обожаю!!!!!!! Санкт Петербург!!!!

2023 год слушаю и будем слушать божественную Марию Каллас.

Откуда в такой хрупкой женщине , такой волшебно потрясающий голос ??? Браво !!! Память Вечная Мария !!! ❤️❤️❤️

Fabulous, & the diamonds she's wearing!

I, for one am listening and I am blown away by this performance . It is phenomenal and is etched forever in my soul.

This is divine. Callas the one and only Diva.

You listen to the very best sopranos of all time singing Casta Diva and you get super impressed. Then you listen to this...Man, she's from another world. 64 years later and no one has even come close to surpassing her voice.

Какое счастье видеть и слышать божественную музыку, просто уплываешь в тонкий мир..

Hermoso, maravilloso, me erizó la piel y sólo lo estoy escuchando con auriculares 👏👏👏

The most amazing thing about her performance was not that it was the perfect performance of the song. Not that she is the epitome of grace. It's the way she makes perfection look effortless. That's genius!

Боже, ее уж нет на этом свете, а ее забыть невозможно, этот льющийся из под небес голос, этот облик богини. Мария Каллас это легенда!

Sublime! When I sing Bellini or Verdi or Puccini, it’s impossible not to be inspired by the great Maria. There's always a bit of her in every note I play

I’m listening to the best singer in the world And I’ve been listening with 50 amazing years .April 2024 .

Потрясающая певица! Мороз по коже… Жаль, что так рано ушла😢 Благословенна ее память🕯

Как поет Каллас эту арию я плачу от переполнения чувств и эмоций

No one sings, with such passion and grandeur; loved her~~❤❤❤❤

I love watching her WAIT, with such supreme confidence and grace.