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Queen Elizabeth II meets Maria Callas
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Queen Elizabeth II meets Maria Callas
Opera singer Maria Meneghini Callas makes her curtsey as she meets Queen Elizabeth II after singing a scene from Bellinis opera, I Puritani, part of a programme in a gala evening marking the centenary celebration of Covent Garden Theatre. Date: 1958
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1958 Callas Centenary Covent Curtsey Gala Maria Meeting Meets Opera Shakes Shaking Singer Elizabeth
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In this photograph, Queen Elizabeth II warmly welcomes opera legend Maria Callas as they meet after her enchanting performance in a scene from I Puritani, a production marking the centenary celebration of Covent Garden Theatre in 1958. Dressed in elegant attire, the monarch extends her hand in a friendly gesture, while the renowned Greek-American soprano gracefully makes a deep curtsey, her expressive eyes shining with admiration and respect. The gala evening, held at the prestigious Covent Garden Theatre, was a grand celebration of the theatre's rich history and artistic legacy. Maria Callas, a true diva of the operatic world, had captivated the audience with her powerful and emotive voice, leaving a lasting impression on all those in attendance, including the Queen herself. This memorable encounter between two iconic figures - one a revered monarch and the other a celebrated star of the opera world - serves as a testament to the enduring power of the arts to bring people together and create unforgettable moments. The photograph captures the essence of a magical night at the theatre, where the boundaries between royalty and the common folk were momentarily blurred, and the love for the arts united them all. Maria Callas's career was marked by her extraordinary vocal abilities, dramatic intensity, and magnetic stage presence. Her rendition of I Puritani at the Covent Garden Theatre was a triumphant moment in her illustrious career, and this photograph immortalizes the special connection she shared with Queen Elizabeth II on that historic evening.
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