Maria Callas

I could have probably found something more "representative" of Callas, as Bizet's Carmen was not typical of her repertoire, but it has a special significance for me as this is what I first heard of her. I chose this version as I think it illustrates her presence when during the instrumental part she has nothing to do just stand there... it has a charm I cannot really describe other than showing it. This performance has also put me into a balanced mood tonight, so it deserves sharing here. :) Another interesting finding I thought to share is a clever edit of the Ombra Leggiera (Shadow Song) so that we hear Callas and her teacher Elvira de Hidalgo as if they sang together. I think it works out really nice and it is also a nice example of the bel canto tradition which Callas combined with her dramatic talent throughout her carrier.