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'''Maria Callas''' (Greek: '''Μαρία Κάλλας''') (December 2, 1923 &ndash; September 16, 1977) was an [[United States|American]] born, [[Greeks|Greek]] dramatic coloratura soprano and perhaps the best-known [[opera]] singer of the post-[[World War II]] period.  She combined an impressive bel canto technique with great dramatic gifts.  An extremely versatile singer, her repertoire ranged from classical opera seria to the bel canto operas of [[Gaetano Donizetti]], [[Vincenzo Bellini]], and [[Gioacchino Rossini]], and further, to the works of [[Giuseppe Verdi]] and [[Giacomo Puccini]], and in her early career, the music dramas of [[Richard Wagner]]. Her remarkable musical and dramatic talents led to her being hailed '''''La Divina'''''. <ref> [http://www.daylife.com/topic/Maria_Callas Maria Callas]</ref>

'''Maria Callas''' (Greek: '''Μαρία Κάλλας''') (December 2, 1923 &ndash; September 16, 1977) was an [[United States|American]] born, [[Greeks|Greek]] dramatic coloratura soprano and perhaps the best-known [[opera]] singer of the post-[[World War II]] period.  She combined an impressive bel canto technique with great dramatic gifts.  An extremely versatile singer, her repertoire ranged from classical opera seria to the bel canto operas of [[Gaetano Donizetti]], [[Vincenzo Bellini]], and [[Gioacchino Rossini]], and further, to the works of [[Giuseppe Verdi]] and [[Giacomo Puccini]], and in her early career, the music dramas of [[Richard Wagner]]. Her remarkable musical and dramatic talents led to her being hailed '''''La Divina'''''. <ref> [http://www.daylife.com/topic/Maria_Callas Maria Callas]</ref>