Hi Peggy,
Thanks for the excellent epistle!
I think you're right in saying that Madame Callas' vocal trouble comes from a faulty technique to start with, combined I should say with all the other hype etc that the poor woman had to put up with. I suppose she was the first opera singer to have to endure such rigorous prying by the press and film cameramen.
I have always thought (and this'll probably stir up the proverbial hornets nest; no matter) that she was a mezzo with an extended top. I may be quite wrong here, but them's my sentiments! Just my tuppence ha'penny worth you understand?
It strikes me that when she was young and rather more corpulent, the voice had an extra dimension than when she turned into Audrey Hepburn. However, these are summisings, and we'll never really know I guess? What is important is the very great legacy she left us. Thankfully, there is good copy on both live recordings and videos of a great artist at work.
Best wishes,
Ian Voice wrecker to the stars!
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