Callas at Juilliard: The Master Classes

Diva Maria Callas returned to the stage in 1971 to teach master classes at Juilliard, an event which, 25 years later, inspired Terrence McNally's acclaimed play "Master Class". Today the celebrated classes of Maria Callas remain an important part of her legacy. Ardoin's brilliant transcription captures the insights of a supremely self-aware artist of impeccable musicianship. Numerous music examples.
Maria Callas returned to the stage in 1971 to teach master classes at Juilliard. This intriguing forum later inspired Terrence McNally's acclaimed play Master Class. Outspoken and uncompromising in her artistic beliefs, Callas worked through her legendary arias from Mozart, Verdi, Rossini, Puccini, and others. John Ardoin brilliantly captures the insights of a thoughtful singer who reveals herself to be not the imperious diva of her reputation, but a supremely self-aware artist concerned with passing along a great musical tradition.