MARIA CALLAS @ PRESS CONFERENCE IN ARGENTINA 1970 Original B&W Candid Photo

Description: Now offering an original vintage photo. This is an original photograph, not a modern reproduction or re-print. Artist portrayed: MARIA CALLAS @ PRESS CONFERENCE IN ARGENTINA Year / Country: March 1970, ARGENTINA Photo measures approx.: 7" 1/8 x 4" 3/4, printed on single weight paper with glossy finish Condition: Excellent - Ref #: ZZ-18 Maria Callas: Maria Callas (born Sophie Cecilia Kalos; December 2, 1923 - September 16, 1977) was an American-born Greek soprano who was 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. Her repertoire ranged from classical opera seria to the bel canto operas of Donizetti, Bellini and Rossini and, further, to the works of Verdi and Puccini; and, in her early career, to the music dramas of Wagner. Her musical and dramatic talents led to her being hailed as La Divina ("the Divine one"). Born in Manhattan, New York City, to Greek immigrant parents, she was raised by an overbearing mother who had wanted a son. Maria received her musical education in Greece at age 13 and later established her career in Italy. Forced to deal with the exigencies of 1940s wartime poverty and with near-sightedness that left her nearly blind onstage, she endured struggles and scandal over the course of her career. She notably underwent a mid-career weight loss, which might have contributed to her vocal decline and the premature end of her career. The press exulted in publicizing Callas's temperamental behavior, her supposed rivalry with Renata Tebaldi and her love affair with Greek shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis. Although her dramatic life and personal tragedy have often overshadowed Callas the artist in the popular press, her artistic achievements were such that Leonard Bernstein called her "the Bible of opera" and her influence so enduring that, in 2006, Opera News wrote of her: "Nearly thirty years after her death, she's still the definition of the diva as artistand still one of classical music's best-selling vocalists." PROVENANCE: PHOTO COMES FROM VINTAGE MAGAZINE ARCHIVE The Fine Print: Provenance: You're bidding on original photographs which come from a press photo archive from Uruguay which dates back to about 1930 onwards. The images are in generally fine condition and have been in storage for a long time. They are now being sold off one by one or in groups depending to our criteria. These images where originally distributed in minimum quantities around the world at the time and most copies have been lost or damaged during time, each copy from this collection is therefore quite rare and in many cases even unique. This kind of vintage photographic images are not only a great thing to own but also a great investment. You are now able to own a piece of history through this great photography memorabilia. Sometimes these photos were used by newspapers, magazines etc. and as such might possibly show trimmed borders, editing touch-ups, writing on back, etc. Please check the images shown as they are from the actual item offered. You might be able to see any and all details (What You See Is What You Get). Copyright: By purchasing a photo or a group of photos from us, copyright does not transfer. We are selling these photos as collectibles only from collector to collector and no copyright is implied. Important: We only deal on vintage original collectible papers. As such this is not a modern reproduction or computer generated print. This is an original period photographic print. Shipping: Price is based upon actual cost, we ship from Uruguay where the photos are, through FedEx International Priority which offers a fantastic shipping record. So shipping cost is as follows: 1 up to 100 similar items via FedEx International Priority: US$ 15 to USA, CANADA and Americas, US$ 20 to EUROPE and US$ 25 to the rest of the World.

Price: 24.99 USD

Location: Montevideo

End Time: 2024-12-05T08:11:12.000Z

Shipping Cost: 20 USD