Marking the centenary of Maria Callas’ birth, the Greek National Opera (GNO) is programming a series of events in honour of the most superb soprano of the 20th century.
The tribute runs from April until December and includes a variety of events: a new opera production, an exhibition at the National Library, a new documentary about her Greek early years, an art installation, an Opera Gala, and an educational workshop.
We need, on this occasion, to show aspects of her musical personality, which I believe are very important, to the new generation: a generation that doesn't know exactly who Maria Callas was.
Artistic director, GNO Giorgos Koumendakis
The tribute is curated by Giorgos Koumendakis, the artistic director of GNO.
The events in this tribute will present precious, never-before-seen materials drawn from the GNO Historical Archive, which has acquired some major collections in recent years.
"The occasion of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Maria Callas gives us the opportunity to redefine this huge phenomenon as a voice and of course as a personality," he says. "And to see the things she contributed to the renewal of opera. We are talking about the era before Maria Callas and the era after Maria Callas. So we need, on this occasion, to show aspects of her musical personality, which I believe are very important, to the new generation: a generation that doesn't know exactly who Maria Callas was."
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