Maria Callas

Maria Callas was born 90 years ago today. What a supreme singer and actress she was. Her voice was full of passion and expression. If her character was in a frightening situation you could hear it in her voice.

Vissi d'arte will always be my favourite aria. Tosca's desperation and feelings of injustice shine through.

In my novel Vissi d'arte, which is about student opera singers, the director uses the Callas recording of Tosca to show the class what acting in opera through one's voice is all about.

http://www.amazon.com/Vissi-darte-ebook/dp/B004NNVWDE/