At the peak of her career in the 1950s, Maria Callas was among the world's most famous opera singers. At a time when few of the finest opera singers also valued acting ability, Callas was hailed as the most enthralling singer-actress in memory.
Maria Callas was born to Greek immigrant parents in New York City in . She returned to Greece at the age of 13, and was taken under the wing of Elvira de Hidalgo, an inspirational singing teacher...