Mar 3rd, 2008 · Di Stefano was known for his thrilling Italianate voice and his successful collaborations with soprano Maria Callas. The retired tenor had been brutally attacked in 2004, and never recovered.
Feb 12th, 2008 · Legendary musicians such as Arturo Toscanini, Maria Callas and Jascha Heifetz might be gone, but their performances are still alive, thanks to YouTube. Commentator Miles Hoffman considers the popular Web site a treasure trove for fans of classical music.
Dec 27th, 2007 · Fresh Air's classical music critic takes a look at the career of opera legend Maria Callas -- because the recording industry can't seem to resist her. EMI has just released a 70-disc collection called Maria Callas: The Complete Studio Recordings, and there's a new DVD compilation of the soprano's work, called The Eternal Callas.
Dec 11th, 2007 · It's been 30 years since the passing of opera legend Maria Callas, the voice the world came to know as La Divina. This week, a stash of her personal effects goes on auction in Milan, Italy.
Sep 16th, 2007 · Opera superstar Maria Callas died 30 years ago Sunday, at age 53. But you'd hardly know she was gone, judging from the steady stream of releases from her record company. It's a testament to the continuing appeal of a great artist.
Aug 4th, 2006 · German soprano Elisabeth Schwarzkopf died Thursday at age 90. Along with Maria Callas, she was considered one of the greatest opera singers of the 20th century. Here's some commentary on her life and career, followed by Schwarzkopf singing music by Richard Strauss.
Feb 1st, 2005 · Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews The Callas Conversations on DVD and Maria Callas: Legend, a CD and DVD.
Nov 4th, 2004 · Opera singer Maria Callas may be gone, but she is not forgotten. Callas died 27 years ago. When she was alive and singing, she was the opera diva many people loved to hate. The diva's life has since become a small industry, demonstrated most recently with the new movie, Callas Forever. Hear NPR's Tom Huizenga.