#LaDivina July 27
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For the month of July 2024 several of us are going to take on a 30-Day Nickname Coach4aday Challenge. The simple concept is to share a nickname and tell a little about who it is associated with and why they got tagged with that moniker. Today I’m going with the one of the most famous opera singers of all-time LA DIVINA.
Sometimes talent and fame will only last for a while before some ailment of physical calamity robs the person of their gift. That was the case with Maria Callas who was dubbed La Divina.
Maria Callas, the renowned soprano, experienced a noticeable decline in her vocal abilities during the late 1950s while she was still in her 30’s, The reason was attributed to various factors including weight loss, vocal strain, and health issues. Despite efforts to recover, her once powerful and celebrated voice never fully returned to its former glory, leading to a decline in her operatic performances.
Nickname 30-Day Challenge Guidelines
Like previous challenges there are no hard and fast rules to participate. There are a few suggested guidelines.
- Each day in July learn something or just appreciate a nickname associated with someone.
- Share that name with others
- If so inclined use the hash tag #Coach4adayChallenge on social media platforms
July 27th-Maria Callas
Maria Callas was actually born Maria Anna Cecilia Sofia Kalogeropoulos. She was born in New York City and was of Greek descent. Here are three highlights of her career.
Renowned Operatic Performances: Maria Callas is celebrated for her powerful and emotive performances in roles such as Norma in Bellini’s “Norma,” Violetta in Verdi’s “La Traviata,” and Tosca in Puccini’s “Tosca,” establishing her as one of the greatest opera singers of the 20th century.
Dramatic Weight Loss and Transformation: In the early 1950s, Callas underwent a significant weight loss, transforming her stage presence and contributing to her status as a glamorous opera star. This transformation not only enhanced her stage appeal but also influenced her vocal technique and career trajectory.
Famous Feuds and Scandals: Callas’s career was marked by notable feuds, including her rivalry with soprano Renata Tebaldi, and public controversies, such as her stormy relationship with Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis. These dramatic aspects of her personal life added to her legendary status in the world of opera.
Here is La Divina performing on Ed Sullivan in 1956
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