Maria Callas: At Covent Garden, 1962 and 1964
“Opera's favorite - and most notoriously emotional - diva performs at London's famed Covent Garden opera house”
Synopsis
Maria Callas’ legendary live performances from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, from 1962 and 1964 celebrate her triumphant return to the Covent Garden stage. Repertoire from these performances include Verdi: Tu che le vanità (Don Carlo), Bizet: Habanera & Séguedille (Carmen) and Puccini: Tosca (Act II complete). Her vivid portrayals of the tragic Elisabeth de Valois, the tantalising Carmen, and her vulnerable Tosca (directed by Franco Zeffirelli) captured the hearts of the London audiences. This is Maria Callas as the world remembers her. Renato Cioni, Tito Gobbi, Robert Bowman, Dennis Wicks Orchestra & Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden- Conducted by Georges Prêtre & Carlo Felice Cillario.
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Maria Callas
Soprano (Don Carlo, Atto IV • Carmen • Tosca, Atto II)
Renato Cioni
Cavaradossi, Giacomo Puccini « Tosca, Atto II » extracts (9th February 1964)
Tito Gobbi
Giacomo Puccini « Tosca, Atto II » extracts (9th February 1964)
Robert Bowman
Spoletta, Giacomo Puccini « Tosca, Atto II » extracts (9th February 1964)
Dennis Wicks
Sciarrone, Giacomo Puccini « Tosca, Atto II » extracts (9th February 1964)
Edgar Boniface
Giacomo Puccini « Tosca, Atto II » extracts (9th February 1964)
Victor Godfrey
Giacomo Puccini « Tosca, Atto II » extracts (9th February 1964)
Eric Garrett
Giacomo Puccini « Tosca, Atto II » extracts
Joan Sutherland
Vincezo Bllini « Norma » extracts
Mirto Piicchi
Vincezo Bllini « Norma » extracts
Ebe Stignani
Vincezo Bllini « Norma » extracts
Vittorio Gui
Vincezo Bllini « Norma » extracts
Giacomo Vaghi
Vincezo Bllini « Norma » extracts
Douglas Robinson
Chorus Master of the Royal Opera Chorus
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Don Carlo, Atto IV • Carmen • Tosca, Atto II
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 6, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Screenplay & Story
- Giuseppe Verdi, Georges Bizet, Giacomo Puccini
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Verdi, Georges Bizet, Giacomo Puccini
- Original Title
- Maria Callas: At Covent Garden, 1962 and 1964
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- French, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Warner Classics
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Giuseppe Verdi, Georges Bizet, Giacomo Puccini
Giuseppe Verdi, Georges Bizet, Giacomo Puccini
Department Leadership Roster
Giuseppe Verdi
Writer
Georges Bizet
Writer
Giacomo Puccini
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is Maria Callas: At Covent Garden, 1962 and 1964 about?
Maria Callas’ legendary live performances from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, from 1962 and 1964 celebrate her triumphant return to the Covent Garden stage. Repertoire from these performances include Verdi: Tu che le vanità (Don Carlo), Bizet: Habanera & Séguedille (Carmen) and Puccini: Tosca (Act II complete). Her vivid portrayals of the tragic Elisabeth de Valois, the tantalising Carmen, and her vulnerable Tosca (directed by Franco Zeffirelli) captured the hearts of the London audiences. This is Maria Callas as the world remembers her. Renato Cioni, Tito Gobbi, Robert Bowman, Dennis Wicks Orchestra & Chorus of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden- Conducted by Georges Prêtre & Carlo Felice Cillario.
Who directed Maria Callas: At Covent Garden, 1962 and 1964?
Maria Callas: At Covent Garden, 1962 and 1964 was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Maria Callas: At Covent Garden, 1962 and 1964?
The principal cast of Maria Callas: At Covent Garden, 1962 and 1964 includes Maria Callas, Renato Cioni, Tito Gobbi, Robert Bowman, Dennis Wicks.
When was Maria Callas: At Covent Garden, 1962 and 1964 released and how long is it?
Maria Callas: At Covent Garden, 1962 and 1964 was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Maria Callas: At Covent Garden, 1962 and 1964?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Maria Callas: At Covent Garden, 1962 and 1964 was composed by Giuseppe Verdi, Georges Bizet, Giacomo Puccini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Maria Callas: At Covent Garden, 1962 and 1964?
Maria Callas: At Covent Garden, 1962 and 1964 holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).