- Born
- December 2, 1923
- Died
- September 16, 1977 (aged 53)
- Place of birth
- Manhattan, New York, USA
Biography
Maria Callas, born Maria Anna Sophie Cecilia Kalogeropoulos, was a Greek-American soprano, and 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.