Vissi d'arte, vissi d'amore, non feci mai male ad anima viva! Con man furtiva quante miserie conobbi aiutai. Sempre con fè sincera la mia preghiera ai santi tabernacoli salì. Sempre con fè sincera diedi fiori agl'altar. Nell'ora del dolore perché, perché, Signore, perché me ne rimuneri così? Diedi gioielli della Madonna al manto, e diedi il canto agli astri, al ciel, che ne ridean più belli. Nell'ora del dolor perché, perché, Signor, ah, perché me ne rimuneri così?
A few points to remember. Some people below argue that she is overly emotive but we must remember that she is not performing for the camera. This is being performed in one of the largest opera houses in the world and her slightly exaggerated expressiveness is needed to reach fully into the house. Also, her vocal coloring with its myriad emotional nuances is reflected in her physical expressiveness. She always became the character that she was performing, even in concert. I saw her in Chicago on her final tour just months before her death. Although she was performing with just a piano accompaniment and with a diminished [to some degree] voice, and dressed only in a plain white gown with a red stole, she managed to become before my eyes a Sicilian peasant girl [Voi lo sapete[, a Spanish noblewoman [Ximene's aria from Le Cid], a French royal person [Elisabetta's aria from Act ! of Don Carlos]. It was an unworldly experience.
Someone should add.. what a paring. Arguably the two best acting singers ever. Certainly among the very few. Superb. As a versatile baritone, Gobbi was supreme. Mw
"I lived for art, I lived for love, I never harmed a living soul! With a discreet hand I relieved all the misfortunes I encountered. Always with sincere faith my prayer rose to the holy tabernacles. Always with sincere faith I decorated the altars with flowers. In this hour of grief, why, why, Lord, why do you reward me thus? I donated jewels to the Madonna's mantle, and offered songs to the stars and to heaven, which thus did shine with more beauty. In this hour of grief, why, why, Lord, ah, why do you reward me thus?"
What I think is too often overlooked in Callas's singing is how subtle and expressive her phrasing was. If she had been a violinist, she would have been one of the greatest in the world. The fusion of this sheer musicianship with her unrivaled emotional intensity is a miracle that I cannot explain.
@@InSheerPleasure69 Listen to her in, of all things, Juliet's Waltz. The high notes are strained (I think this was late in her career), but the rest is superbly nuanced, and no one could match her chromatic scales.
She was an excellent pianist herself, an all rounded musician with perfect pitch ear before being a vocal miracle, that's the reason, she understood music deeply the way each composer meant it to be... Her fraseggio was unique, whether it was Puccini or Verdi or Rossini.. She was a musician first!
One of the greatest divas of ALL time. I read her biography and found her passionate about all things in her life. Saddest thing for her was Onassis’ betrayal. I left flowers at her grave in Pere Lachasse cemetery in Paris!!! And cried for her.
Surely deserves the title, "La Divina. We are fortunate to have these recorded performances. There are no words to describe her greatness. She and Gobbi were magic.
I come back to this recording frequently. Voice, hands, mouth, eyes, posture, genius... all together in beauty showing a WOMAN, a Performer, all so superlatively blended together that you can feel it down your spine. No previous knowledge of music required. Just your educated sensivity.
I am not an opera fan, but this incredible woman amazes me with her beautiful and powerful singing. When you don't understand the lyrics (I don't), but still are brought close to tears (I am), you know you are in the presence of some unearthly power /talent/artistry that is rare and awe-inspiring.
❤❤❤❤❤ браво,,,все правда,,,так и есть,,Я русская,,и не понимаю ни одного языка,,,но Оперу обожаю,,потому что услышала Великую Каллас,,Для меня она Одна,,
the last authentic diva, the voice, the charisma, the stage presence, the attitude, Callas was (and still be) the best female voice of the XX century... outsanding
Another Maria Callas will be born in a few hundred years. She was perfect and for this reason the Satanist Onanis (onanism) had the mission to take her off the stage and destroy her. He succeeded: Maria Callas arrived in RAI and the ONANIS reptile arrived in IAD to its boss Satan. Maria Callas remains for the lovers of DIVINA music, and Onanis remains a drain, a reptile. Μια άλλη Μαρία Κάλλας θα γεννηθεί σε μερικές εκατοντάδες χρόνια. Ήταν τέλεια και για αυτό το λόγο ο σατανιστής Ονάνης είχε την αποστολή να την βγάλει από τη σκηνή και να την καταστρέψει. Το πέτυχε: Η Μαρία Κάλλας έφτασε στο RAI και το ερπετό ONANIS έφτασε στο IAD στο αφεντικό του Σατανάς. Η Μάρα Κάλλας παραμένει για τους λάτρεις της μουσικής DIVINE και ο Onanis παραμένει αγωγός, ερπετό ..
This song reminds me of my dear Grandfather. He loved Opera, in particular the Italian artist Giacomo Puccini. He sang a lot this piece of art. 🇮🇹🇮🇹🔝🔝 Rest In Peace.
Je découvre ce soir seulement Quelle interprétation splendide et spectaculaire Callas faisait partie d’un autre monde, elle était bien plus qu’une diva, elle était juste extraordinaire
A few words from a metalhead. Its totally wrong to consider her as the best in the world. Cause she wasnt from this world. The only human on her was that love finally killed her heart. She was from another dimension. No human can give an act/perfomance like this here, and not afterwards rest for a month. Nothing from this planet could bear that pain, that emotion, even THAT talent she had. I'm Greek and that fact brought me here. And as a fan of another kind of music I must, MUST, kneel in front of that majesty I just witnessed here. Damn, I fall in love with her.
Another Maria Callas will be born in a few hundred years. She was perfect and for this reason the Satanist Onanis (onanism) had the mission to take her off the stage and destroy her. He succeeded: Maria Callas arrived in RAI and the ONANIS reptile arrived in IAD to its boss Satan. Maria Callas remains for the lovers of DIVINA music, and Onanis remains a drain, a reptile. Μια άλλη Μαρία Κάλλας θα γεννηθεί σε μερικές εκατοντάδες χρόνια. Ήταν τέλεια και για αυτό το λόγο ο σατανιστής Ονάνης είχε την αποστολή να την βγάλει από τη σκηνή και να την καταστρέψει. Το πέτυχε: Η Μαρία Κάλλας έφτασε στο RAI και το ερπετό ONANIS έφτασε στο IAD στο αφεντικό του Σατανάς. Η Μάρα Κάλλας παραμένει για τους λάτρεις της μουσικής DIVINE και ο Onanis παραμένει αγωγός, ερπετό ..
You are so very right, her love for Ari was in fact a Greek tragedy and killed her in the end! So sad that all the joy she gave with her fine art was not rewarded with a long life and the man she loved by her side, so very sad Divina assoluta
@@britannia5370 she was reunited with Ari but then he died, leaving her with the satisfaction of knowing that he had told her that he regretted his time with Jackie O.
Without understanding a single word Maria's angelic voice sang in this beautiful video. Tears streamed from my eyes and I felt a pain, deep, right about where my heart is. It resonated within me so.
Maria Callas was the ultimate soprano and diva. Her amazing voice thrilled and captivated audiences all over the world! In the ‘Hall of Fame’ she’s my number one!
I have no idea what she's saying but it was enough to bring tears to my eyes, her voice has an elegant edge that is hyper defined with emotion. Beautiful absolutely beautiful
Same here. I found the whole act 2 in youtube with subtitles to understand whats going on in Tosca (I'm a metalhead and I'm a virgin in opera, dont shoot). Go check it
@@boubou230910 I recommend checking out her Tosca in Mexico City from 1950 when she was in her prime! You can find the whole audio on RU-vid, it’s not the best quality audio wise but it is fantastic. I am also a metalhead as well as a Callas fan, welcome to the journey!
That’s what beauty does. ❤️ that’s why it’s important to support the arts. Writers, artists and musicians help us see the beauty in the world. ❤️❤️❤️ I love Maria.
Another Maria Callas will be born in a few hundred years. She was perfect and for this reason the Satanist Onanis (onanism) had the mission to take her off the stage and destroy her. He succeeded: Maria Callas arrived in RAI and the ONANIS reptile arrived in IAD to its boss Satan. Maria Callas remains for the lovers of DIVINA music, and Onanis remains a drain, a reptile. Μια άλλη Μαρία Κάλλας θα γεννηθεί σε μερικές εκατοντάδες χρόνια. Ήταν τέλεια και για αυτό το λόγο ο σατανιστής Ονάνης είχε την αποστολή να την βγάλει από τη σκηνή και να την καταστρέψει. Το πέτυχε: Η Μαρία Κάλλας έφτασε στο RAI και το ερπετό ONANIS έφτασε στο IAD στο αφεντικό του Σατανάς. Η Μάρα Κάλλας παραμένει για τους λάτρεις της μουσικής DIVINE και ο Onanis παραμένει αγωγός, ερπετό ..
@Sancho G So Streisand isn’t Beautiful either. You need to learn the difference between Pretty & Beautiful. Callas is the Definition- the Apex of Beauty. Put YOUR face in your RU-vid settings & let us judge You ! 🙀
I am a Rock/Bowie & Led Zep type but along with Brel & Piaf she astonishes. I envy anyone who saw her and as a 60 year old I have to say she died far, far too young.
The fact that love killed her heart is the only human thing on her. She was from another dimension. I'm in metal, but la divina make me cry every damn time.
I mean she went through a lot. Her mother favored her sister over her, Onassis left her for Jackie Kennedy, She had a miscarriage, and She had major body image issues which ended up messing with her voice towards the end of her life.
It's like her emotions are trapped raging inside her voice. Almost as if it's going to spin out of control and burst with grief, but powerfully controlled at the same time. Power is definitely a word I associate with her singing. How thrilling, i litterally tear up every time i listen to this performance... And she acts and looks the part perfectly.
The immortal Maria Callas. One of my most favourite artists. She was not only a beautiful opera singer but a perfect actress also. She is unique and perfect in her field.
Another Maria Callas will be born in a few hundred years. She was perfect and for this reason the Satanist Onanis (onanism) had the mission to take her off the stage and destroy her. He succeeded: Maria Callas arrived in RAI and the ONANIS reptile arrived in IAD to its boss Satan. Maria Callas remains for the lovers of DIVINA music, and Onanis remains a drain, a reptile. Μια άλλη Μαρία Κάλλας θα γεννηθεί σε μερικές εκατοντάδες χρόνια. Ήταν τέλεια και για αυτό το λόγο ο σατανιστής Ονάνης είχε την αποστολή να την βγάλει από τη σκηνή και να την καταστρέψει. Το πέτυχε: Η Μαρία Κάλλας έφτασε στο RAI και το ερπετό ONANIS έφτασε στο IAD στο αφεντικό του Σατανάς. Η Μάρα Κάλλας παραμένει για τους λάτρεις της μουσικής DIVINE και ο Onanis παραμένει αγωγός, ερπετό ..
imaginad los que estuvieron en el teatro ese dia.Ese privilegio de escuchar esa voz en vivo, saliendo de sus pulmones y garganta, directo a los oidos de los que estaban sentados ahi.El eco natural del teatro.Yo tengo que oirlo en la computadora pero imaginense los que vivieron ese momento , mirandola a ella , mientras cantaba en vivo.Esa voz entro directamente a los oidos.
Didn't understand a word (at first lol, a big thank you to those here that helped with that), but I still cried like I haven't cried in ages. The pain and emotion, so purely expressed, the amazing technique and subtle phrasing! Ah, che bella! (See, I'm trying ;-) A magnificent performance!
