{"product_id":"maria-callas-day-2","title":"Maria Callas Day","description":"Maria Callas Day DVD VIDEO MUSIC opera interview rare performances Lisbon Encore \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Movie \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e DVD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Encore \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 1997 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e DVD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eMaria Callas Day\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaria Callas Day brings together a curated four-hour distillation of a twelve-hour marathon assembled by RAI on September 16, 1997, condensing a vast televisual celebration into a concentrated portrait of one of opera's most compelling figures. This edition collects broadcast highlights, contextual material, and interstitial commentary to present a coherent survey of Callas's media presence and the public fascination that surrounded her career. The program was designed to make accessible a range of material that otherwise remained scattered across archival television and newsreel sources.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe compilation concentrates on Maria Callas in interviews and performances drawn from telecasts, newsreels, and private amateur footage, revealing both her public persona and the intimate details of her artistry. Of particular interest are the Lisbon Traviata excerpts and the long‑lost \"Casta Diva\" from the first Pan‑Euro telecast, rare moments that capture vocal nuance, dramatic phrasing, and stagecraft seldom preserved in commercial releases. Interspersed interviews and behind‑the‑scenes clips give a rounded sense of Callas's interpretive intensity and the emotional immediacy that defined her legendary performances.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore than a mere compilation, this release serves as an important historical and cultural document for fans, musicologists, and newcomers eager to understand Callas's enduring influence on opera and performance practice. The program highlights why her combination of vocal color, theatrical insight, and charismatic stage presence continues to shape interpretations today, and it offers archival treasures that enrich the record of 20th‑century music. Encore DVD 2654 provides a reference for collectors seeking this particular edition and for viewers wanting a concentrated, authoritative overview of Maria Callas on film and television.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor DVD Player (North American NTSC)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Encore","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":51120253239574,"sku":"130087","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/202631910524724scan_b4b64821-117d-43c4-b94d-f6dff890a526.jpg?v=1773969020","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/maria-callas-day-2","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}