Maria Callas (1923 - 1977)

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.