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Callas

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Cal·las  (kls, käls), Maria Originally Maria Anna Sophia Cecilia Kalogeropoulos. 1923-1977.
American soprano known for her technical capacity and dramatic intensity. Among her notable operatic roles was the title role in Bellini's Norma.
Callas [ˈkæləs]
n
(Biographies / Callas, Maria (1923-1977) M, Greeknational of birth: US, MUSIC: operatic soprano) Maria, real name Maria Anna Cecilia Kalageropoulos. 1923- 77, Greek operatic soprano, born in the US
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Noun1.Callas - Greek coloratura soprano (born in the United States) known for her dramatic intensity in operatic roles (1923-1977)
Maria Callas, Maria Meneghini Callas


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