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Red velvet dress worn by Maria Callas in 1964 at London's Covent Garden in 1964's production of Puccini's Tosca.

Red velvet dress worn by Maria Callas in 1964 at London's Covent Garden in 1964's production of Puccini's Tosca.

When Giuseppe di Stefano died in March of this year CBC radio played some of his recordings, and I was struck by what a wonderful voice I was hearing.

By David L. Bibb The great soprano Maria Callas once said an opera begins long before the curtain goes up and ends long after it has come down.

From Maria Jeritza and Lina Bruna Rasa to Maria Callas and Leontyne Price, OUSSAMA ZAHR presents an audio survey of some of the remarkable sopranos who have made Tosca's anthem to art and love their own.

Donna-Marie Hughes adores singing. Lee Morgan talked to her about her voice, her career and Rigoletto, which kicks off with New Devon Opera tomorrow from the Royal William Yard, Plymouth - Singing is the ...

Logan - Exiled to the New World and dying of thirst, Manon Lescaut despairs, singing "Sola, perduta, abbandonata" - . This is one of opera's great moments and a benchmark aria against which artists from Callas ...

While many animals are feeling the pinch of a down economy, others are living it up - massages, art classes, catered birthday parties.

Valerie Harper stars as boozy Hollywood star Tallulah Bankhead in 'Looped.' A Pasadena Playhouse presentation of a play in two acts by Matthew Lombardo.

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Here's a list of some new CD releases for the week of July 8: April Wine - "I Like to Rock: Live in London 1981" Beck - "Modern Guilt" Jaydee Bixby - "Cowboys and Cadillacs" Blind Guardian - "Twist in the Myth" ...

These are just some of the major events that have happened on July 5th. 1811 , Venezuela became the first South American country to declare independence from Spain.

Callas tribute exhibition in Trieste A major exhibition titled "Maria Callas, 30 years after", is being organised by the Hellenic Parliament Foundation for Parliamentarianism and Democracy at the Palazzo ...

Cultural events titled "Prespes 2008" will be dedicated to singer Maria Callas this year, while the exhibition on the Greek soprano will be inaugurated by President Karolos Papoulias, accompanied by Parliament ...

Once every decade or two, a voice comes along that is so breathtaking, so thrilling for its sheer beauty and power, you feel lucky to witness it.

The Best of San Francisco Stage, Film, Fashion, Dining, Travel, Business, Philanthropy, and Governance Wednesday 25th of June 2008 When it comes to protecting the health of our environment and our communities, ...

Stop Twittering for a moment and pay attention: Arianna Huffington, founder of the eponymous Post , comes not to bury old-fashioned journalism, but to praise it.

In her San Francisco Opera debut, powerhouse star Natalie Dessay left no doubt that the title role in Gaetano Donizetti's "Lucia di Lammermoor" is uniquely hers.

Wild Beasts "The Devil's Crayon" - Given that the main attraction of the Wild Beasts has been the distinct singing voice of their frontman Hayden Thorpe, their latest single "The Devil's Crayon" is something of ...

Deborah Voigt has shed more than 100 pounds since her gastric bypass surgery © David Sandison Four years ago, Deborah Voigt hit the headlines by not singing in Ariadne auf Naxos at Covent Garden.