Maria Callas: Toujours (Paris 1958)
“Callas making her belated Paris debut at the sumptuous Paris Oryoga in 1958”
Synopsis
The career of Maria Callas was just a bit too early and too brief to receive full and satisfying video documentation like that now being accorded to such singers as Renée Fleming and Luciano Pavarotti. This black-and-white televised recital (Callas's Paris debut) took place at the Paris Opera on December 19, 1958 when television was still in its infancy. We might wish that it had happened earlier, when her voice was in better condition, or later, when video recording technology was more advanced--so that, for example, we would not have to take the narrator's word that Callas is wearing a red dress. But this is probably the best available Callas video recording, and her fans will welcome it warmly. Visual elements were as important as the vocal dimensions in her art.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 6, 2015
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Benamou
- Screenplay & Story
- Vincenzo Bellini, Giuseppe Verdi, Gioachino Rossini
- Original Score
- Vincenzo Bellini, Gioachino Rossini, Giuseppe Verdi
- Original Title
- Maria Callas: Toujours (Paris 1958)
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Warner Classics, ORTF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Benamou
Vincenzo Bellini, Giuseppe Verdi, Gioachino Rossini
Vincenzo Bellini, Gioachino Rossini, Giuseppe Verdi
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Benamou
Director
Vincenzo Bellini
Writer
Giuseppe Verdi
Writer
Gioachino Rossini
Writer
Vincenzo Bellini
Original Music Composer
Gioachino Rossini
Original Music Composer
Giuseppe Verdi
Original Music Composer
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What is Maria Callas: Toujours (Paris 1958) about?
The career of Maria Callas was just a bit too early and too brief to receive full and satisfying video documentation like that now being accorded to such singers as Renée Fleming and Luciano Pavarotti. This black-and-white televised recital (Callas's Paris debut) took place at the Paris Opera on December 19, 1958 when television was still in its infancy. We might wish that it had happened earlier, when her voice was in better condition, or later, when video recording technology was more advanced--so that, for example, we would not have to take the narrator's word that Callas is wearing a red dress. But this is probably the best available Callas video recording, and her fans will welcome it warmly. Visual elements were as important as the vocal dimensions in her art.
Who directed Maria Callas: Toujours (Paris 1958)?
Maria Callas: Toujours (Paris 1958) was directed by Roger Benamou.
Who stars in Maria Callas: Toujours (Paris 1958)?
The principal cast of Maria Callas: Toujours (Paris 1958) includes Maria Callas, Tito Gobbi, Albert Lance, Louis Rialland, Jean-Paul Hurteau.
When was Maria Callas: Toujours (Paris 1958) released and how long is it?
Maria Callas: Toujours (Paris 1958) was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Maria Callas: Toujours (Paris 1958)?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Maria Callas: Toujours (Paris 1958) was composed by Vincenzo Bellini, Gioachino Rossini, Giuseppe Verdi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Maria Callas: Toujours (Paris 1958)?
Maria Callas: Toujours (Paris 1958) holds official age classifications: FR: TP.