Born:
December 2, 1923
in
Manhattan, New York, USA
Died:
September 16, 1977(age
53)
About:
Maria Callas, born Maria Anna Sophie Cecilia Kalogeropoulos, was a Greek-American soprano, and one of the most renowned and influential opera singers of the 20th century. Many critics praised her bel canto technique, wide-ranging voice and dramatic interpretations.