Maria Callas: Bellini I Puritani, Qui la Vien, diletto

Maria Callas, Commendatore OMRI (Greek: Μαρία Κάλλας) (December 2, 1923 September 16, 1977) was an Americanborn Greek soprano and one of the most renowned opera singers of the 20th century. She combined an impressive bel canto technique, a wideranging voice and great dramatic gifts. An extremely versatile singer, her repertoire ranged from classical opera seria to the bel canto operas of Donizetti, Bellini and Rossini; further, to the works of Verdi and Puccini; and, in her early career, to the music d