Maria Callas Live: Bizets Carmen Habanera, Hamburg 1962

Callass only operatic appearances in Germany were Lucia di Lammermoor, with Karajan conducting, in Berlin in 1955, and La sonnambula in Cologne in 1957, but in both 1959 and 1962 she made concert tours of the country, visiting Hamburg twice. The video recordings of her concerts in the city showcase her in a dazzling variety of Italian and French repertoire for both soprano and mezzosoprano: three contrasting Verdi roles (Lady Macbeth, Elvira from Ernani and Elisabetta from Don Carlo); Imogene from Bellinis Il pirata; Giulia from La vestale; Chimène from Massenets Le Cid; Verdis most explosively dramatic aria for mezzosoprano Ebolis On don fatale from Don Carlo; Carmens seductive Habanera and Seguédille and, from Rossinis La Cenerentola, Angelinas final rondo, which magically combines modest charm and sparkling virtuosity. Warner Classics Website: Subscribe to our: YT Channel: Newsletter ht