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Voice Quotes by Maria Callas

9 Voice quotes by Maria Callas

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Maria Callas’s voice was more than an instrument; it was a conduit for drama and emotion. The quotes compiled here expose her philosophy on vocal expression, offering singers and admirers alike a window into how she merged technique with feeling to create unforgettable performances.

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First I lost weight, then I lost my voice, and now I've lost Onassis.

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I will not be sued! I have the voice of an angel!

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To sing is an expression of your being, a being which is becoming.

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I cannot switch my voice. My voice is not like an elevator going up and down.

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First I lost my voice, then I lost my figure and then I lost Onassis.

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ART is domination. It's making people think that for that precise moment in time there is only one way, one voice. Yours.

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You are born an artist or you are not. And you stay an artist, dear, even if your voice is less of…

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Some say I have a beautiful voice, some say I have not. It is a matter of opinion. All I can say,…

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I admire Tebaldi's tone; it's beautiful - also some beautiful phrasing. Sometimes, I actually wish I had her voice.

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It takes a little more time to get into the role, but not very much more. In making a record you don't have the…

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I was always too mature for my age - and not very happy. I had no young friends. I wish I could go back…

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Good teachers make the best of a pupil's means; great teachers foresee a pupil's ends.

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I admire Tebaldi's tone; it's beautiful - also some beautiful phrasing. Sometimes, I actually wish I had her voice.

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I don't need the money, dear. I work for art.

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To me, the art of music is magnificent, and I cannot bear to see it treated in a shabby way.

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Don't talk to me about rules, dear. Wherever I stay I make the god dam rules.

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Some say I have a beautiful voice, some say I have not. It is a matter of opinion. All I can say, those who…

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Real friends are very special, but you have to be careful because sometimes you have a friend and you think they are made of…

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On stage, I am in the dark.On stage, I am in the dark.

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I will always be as difficult as necessary to achieve the best,

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That is the difference between good teachers and great teachers: good teachers make the best of a pupil's means; great teachers foresee a pupil's…

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