{"product_id":"the-callas-effect-by-maria-callas","title":"The Callas Effect [CD] by Maria Callas","description":"EDITORIAL REVIEWS \n Maria Callas is the ultimate and original diva. She is widely regarded as the greatest opera singer and performer of all time whose life, voice and performances have intrigued, thrilled and inspired all who have come after her. Widely regarded for her intense characterizations and unique interpretations, Callas has transcended opera to become a cultural icon whose influence touches all corners of the art world. While next year marks the 35th anniversary of her death, Maria Callas remains immortal and forever in our lives. \n\nThe Callas Effect deluxe edition contains a fascinating newly-commissioned documentary on Callas, exploring her life and legacy - particularly the myths and misconceptions - through illuminating interviews with close friends, contemporaries like Mirella Freni and current stars of the stage such as Joyce DiDonato, along with rare news features, interview footage and performance clips. The DVD comes bundled in a luxury hardcover package with a 60 page booklet, photos, a 2-CD collection of her best-loved aria recordings, and full access to an exciting new offfiical Maria Callas website loaded with bonus content. There is also a standard edition which includes the 2-CD compilation and condensed liner notes.\n\n\"Her reputation, extremely high when she died, has become ever greater in the years since her death. As a personality she remains controversial, but as an artist hardly at all: her genius is recognized as supreme by virtually all opera lovers, indeed it is often from listening to her many recordings that people discover what an incredibly potent art form opera can be.\" BBC Music Magazine","brand":"Book Express","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43231833784394,"sku":"7191dw","price":8.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/9101\/8826\/files\/7191dw.jpg?v=1768364147","url":"https:\/\/www.bookexpress.nz\/products\/the-callas-effect-by-maria-callas","provider":"Book Express","version":"1.0","type":"link"}