The biographical film “Maria” starring Angelina Jolie is currently showing in Russian cinemas. On the screen, the actress was reborn as Maria Callas, the legendary opera singer of the 20th century with a tragic fate. What did the artist become famous for that interest in him has still increased so much?
Callas’s debut took place on the stage of the Athens National Opera in 1940. The performance of the future star fascinated the audience. The whole audience applauded him, and critics called him the best opera singer of our time. In 1942, Maria played the main role in Giacomo Puccini’s opera Tosca.
After the war, fate brought the artist to Italy, where he became world famous. In the late 40s, Callas toured Buenos Aires, Mexico City and London. In the 50s, everyone was talking about a girl with an incredible voice.
He was invited to work at Covent Garden in London and the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Throughout her career, the star performed the main roles in operas: Verdi’s “Aida”, Bellini’s “Norma”, Puccini’s “Turandot” and Wagner’s “Tristan and Isolde”.
Over time, Maria earned the title of Diva, and critics gave her “Goddess” status. However, in 1960, the singer began to sing worse. Callas noticed something was wrong with her voice: Sometimes she couldn’t hit the high notes. Whispers came from the halls: “Let’s go home and listen to our records. “He’s just become a shell of himself.”
Over the years, the star’s health deteriorated rapidly. In 1975, the singer was diagnosed with dermatomyositis, an autoimmune disease that primarily affects the skin and muscles. He had almost lost his voice. There was no trace of the previous high-pitched song.
Maria lost extreme weight, began taking sedatives, and also wore glasses because her eyesight was decreasing. In the last years of his life, the artist led a reclusive lifestyle, spending time watching television in his Paris apartment. Callas died alone in her home on September 16, 1977, at the age of 53.
Earlier, Angelina Jolie talked about the fatal coincidence of fate with Maria Callas. The actress’s vocal teacher also appreciated her singing in the film.
Source: People Talk
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