--- product_id: 16302348 title: "The Callas Conversations, Vol. 1 [DVD]" brand: "maria callas" price: "€ 162.56" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.es/products/16302348-the-callas-conversations-vol-1-dvd store_origin: ES region: Spain --- # The Callas Conversations, Vol. 1 [DVD] **Brand:** maria callas **Price:** € 162.56 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Callas Conversations, Vol. 1 [DVD] by maria callas - **How much does it cost?** € 162.56 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.es](https://www.desertcart.es/products/16302348-the-callas-conversations-vol-1-dvd) ## Best For - maria callas enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted maria callas brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Product description MARIA CALLAS - THE CALLAS CONVERSATIONS .com The Callas Conversations offers some rare and fascinating glimpses of Maria Callas, whose life and art are well-documented by books and records but less so in video formats. What is documented here is mostly Callas as an interview subject, not Callas as an operatic actress who transfixed audiences with her visual presence. The two 1968 BBC interviews are her most important appearances on television. Her conversations with George Lascelles, 7th Earl of Harewood, a dominant figure in English opera, and a friendly, knowledgeable interviewer, put her completely at ease. They discuss her early career (as Isolde and Brunnhilde, believe it or not), her conversion to bel canto, conductor Tullio Serafin who was her mentor, her vocal style, and her (often surprising) views on her best-known roles. Samples of her singing are scattered through the interviews in audio recordings artfully linked with still photos. Also included (in French with subtitles) are her 1965 interview with critic and organist Bernard Gavoty and three arias ("Adieu, notre petite table," "Ah, non credea mirarti," and "O mio babbino caro") in concert performances conducted by Georges Pretre. This segment is more formal and less revealing than the Harewood conversations but worth seeing. The arias are well-sung concert performances, out of costume and with minimal acting except for facial expressions. --Joe McLellan ## Product Details - **Format:** Color, Classical, DVD, NTSC - **Contributor:** Maria Callas - **Language:** English, French, German, Spanish - **Runtime:** 1 hour and 59 minutes - **Color:** Black & White ## Images ![The Callas Conversations, Vol. 1 [DVD] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ku7ejpzcL.jpg) ![The Callas Conversations, Vol. 1 [DVD] - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91Jmp-TnQaL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars grand and irreplaceable *by L***N on Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2006* I've watched these Lord Harewood interviews of Callas many times, each time startled by some point, some gesture I'd missed before. Callas is a vessel of fire when she speaks about Art, incendiary and completely vital. One quickly starts to feel keenly the modesty she possessed, owning her workman's ethic for the noble component it is. By that alone, every viewing of the Conversations is an invigorating experience. Harewood's interested courtliness, washed innocent by instinctive intelligence and by a real love for opera, is an important element. His steadiness throughout proves Maria's clear trust in him. Callas' depth of understanding of her art manifests over and again. In extras, her 60's French TV interview with Bernard Gavoty turns almost whimsical with the enthusiasm of them both. Maria's gifted intelligence entices as her youthful Hepburnesque face enchants, in almost daring television lights. Her command of French clicks in impeccably, and matches her English manner of speaking with a measured, forthright cadence, but with a wry coquettishness that would disarm Hannibal. And a shamelessly intense young Callas sings 'Mio babbino caro' with a freedom and elan to make you stand up and cheer. This is a documentary adventure with serious underpinnings, and as significant a witness to the inherent truth of Art as we're ever likely to find. Pure satisfaction to the max. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Substance and style *by G***H on Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2007* The wonderful thing about these conversations, and what marks them as quite distinct from the approach to interviewing artists these days, is that they concentrate on the work not on the celebrity. Callas speaks with great conviction about her approach to applying the tecnique she'd been taught, her preparation for new roles, her development as a musician. She properly acknowledges the influence of her mentors. The conversations remind us that despite the tragedies in her life - personal and professional - she was a fiercely intelligent musician possessed of a rare charisma. Both her commentary as to why she never performed on stage in a production of Carmen, and her thoughts on her approach over the years to playing Violetta in La Traviata, are particularly interesting. The three 1965 filmed performances of pieces by Massenet, Bellini and Puccini show the singer simply, but to great effect. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Maria Callas *by A***N on Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2013* In this Callas Conversation on DVD the incomparable Callas explains the nuances and seriousness of bel canto singing. When a great artist speaks one should listen, because a great artist is gifted, extremely talented, and has important things to say. And so it is with the prima ballerina absoluta, Maria Callas. We owe her a great deal; we are in her debt. She has blessed us with her beautiful voice, her artistry, and her unparalleled interpretive skills, bringing opera scores to life in a stunning, realistic way by her acting. She was not only a great singer. She was also a great actress. She combined both arts into one.That's the conversation part of this DVD. But there are exerpts of Callas singing which exemplify exactly what I've written above. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.es/products/16302348-the-callas-conversations-vol-1-dvd](https://www.desertcart.es/products/16302348-the-callas-conversations-vol-1-dvd) --- *Product available on Desertcart Spain* *Store origin: ES* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*