An exhibition dedicated to the famous opera singer Maria
Callas has opened to the public at the Achilleion Museum at Corfu.
Organized by the Hellenic Public Properties Company (ETAD) and the museum, under the title “Maria
Callas: World Priestess of Opera” the exhibition is taking place as part of the
celebrations of the 1821 Greek
Revolution.
The exhibition features personal items of the legendary
soprano, from the collection of Liana Skourlis, art historian and president of
the Maria Callas Greek Society, including books with sheet music, works of art
related to her life and a portrait of Callas created especially for the
exhibition by Corfiot artist Ilias Yiannoulas.
Also, eight authentic costumes of the Teatro Della Scala di Milano will
be exhibited.
“Through the exhibits that are on display in the dining room
of Empress Sissy, inside the Achilleion, visitors can have a personal view of
the artist’s music world and can listen to the narration about her life and
work,” ETAD said in an announcement.
During the inauguration ceremony, renowned composer Zorzes
Katirs, for the first time, presented his aria “Love Dream”, which was performed
by mezzo-soprano, Rosa Poulimenou with the lyrics of Toula Tolia.
In addition, piano soloist Neville Jason Fahy presented some
of Callas’ most renowned arias.
The exhibition will run until the 31st of October 2021, and it is organized by the Maria Callas Greek Society, the Ionian Islands Region, the Municipality of Central Corfu, and the Diapontian Islands.
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