Maria
Callas and Renata Tebaldi: two twentieth-century opera stars who struggled with
the competitive nature of their careers. Both divas held different artistic
viewpoints that may have contributed to their rivalry. While Callas believed
that singing was about reflecting the soul of a character, Tebaldi thought it
was more important to create a beautiful vocal line. Below are two clips of “Un
bel di vedremo” from Puccini’s Madama
Butterfly. The first is performed by Callas and the second, Tebaldi. Do you
find that you prefer one over the other?
Maria Callas:
Renata Tabaldi:
