Amneris- A Callas masterclass

"You should always be beautiful" really means that the singer by this time has the role "in voice" and shouldn't be freaked out over note values. Otherwise they have not rehearsed properly. For an actor to "prepare" means every aspect of the character is accounted for, and no less, probably more, for an opera singer. I sang in Paris with just 2 songs and I rehearsed them 8-10 times a day for 4 weeks. When I went out I was able to ad lib with the public before, and the songs sang themselves.

that's one lucky girl, callas as her teacher!

She is the teacher singers need. SO many teachers are disparaging, She really imparts knowledge rather than just putting students down. Teachers (and singers) should take note.

Callas once briefly considered performing Amneris during her active career, but as was said at the time, "What soprano on the face of this earth would DARE sing Aida to Callas' Amneris?" One truly believe it. Callas would have mopped up everyone on the stage as Amneris....for sure!

no... usually the accompanist sings missing roles...

"there is nothing impossible. don't give me that."
lol.
it would've been the experience of a lifetime to be in the same room with her, let alone have a masterclass with her.