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Maria Callas Leaves the Stage


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What happened on January 2nd? A famed opera singer left the stage in front of the Italian President and several people from Rome's high society!


Sources:

“CALLAS REPRIMANDED: Musical Artists Guild Scores Her on Breaking Pact,” January 28, 1958.

Hofmann, Paul. “Rome Crowds Denounce Callas; Physicians Say Her Voice Failed: Rome,” January 3, 1958.

“MARIA CALLAS AILING: Singer Continues in Role of Norma at ‘Met,’” November 4, 1956.

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