Paul Krisikos

Maria Callas The Untold Saga (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Should you find yourself sated by the commonplace narrative surrounding Callas - a saga rich in melancholy, betrayal by a Greek shipping tycoon, her voice's epic dive from booming bravado to hushed whispers, and her solitary years culminating in a pill-popping performance under delusions of bygone splendor culminating in an untimely end allow me to present an alternative tale for your consideration.

Young Maria Callas is a musical prodigy hiding behind the grim facade of shattered family life. Her extraordinary talent is sparked by the mystical murmurings of the nine Muses and honed by an experienced chorus master from the Metropolitan Opera. Her mother, freshly discharged from an institution following a suicide attempt, sees Maria's gift as her ticket out of her debt-ridden, deceptive marriage. She clings to Maria's rising star to live out her own unfulfilled dreams vicariously. Thus begins Callas's whirlwind journey through a musical career that reflects both the dizzying heights and devastating lows of Manhattan during the Roaring Twenties heyday before descending into the depths of the Great Depression.

At the same time, we find ourselves immersed in Maria Callas's mid-decade and the high society of Rome circa 1958a world that sparkles with surface opulence yet hides danger and impending scandal beneath. This is where 'The Rome Scandal' starts to unfold, destined for infamy in history books. Amid this pulse-pounding drama, Callas steps into the spotlightstanding firm under harsh lights and fending off paparazzi eager for any chance to tarnish her reputation. Opera houses scheme for her downfall while disgruntled fans swarm around her like wasps.

Maria's quest to become one of the world's most sought-after divas reveals an unseen struggle driven by a desire for maternal approvalintensified by her audience's unpredictable and fickle adoration. Ultimately, her greatest adversary will be her own reflection, a dark mirror of herself. The profound truth she must face is that unconditional love can only be found within oneself.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Paul Krisikos
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Januar 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798218989767
• Artikelnr.: 72735839

Autorenporträt

Paul Krisikos, of Greek descent yet a New Yorker at heart, is a man shaped by contrasting worldsthe calm of the sea and the hustle of city life. While studying business management, he developed an interest in the performing arts. However, he soon realized that his analytical skills were no match for his creative inclinations, drawing him toward the excitement of theater rather than the rigid corporate environment. His artistic passion flourished when he first appeared on Broadway in Arthur Miller's Tony Award-winning play, A View from the Bridge.

Paul expanded his talents outside the theater world to encompass film and television, collaborating with several notable figures throughout his artistic journey. Recently, he has begun directing and scriptwritingfields that truly reflect his creative spirit. In his latest project, he has ventured into novel writing. Maria Callas: The Untold Saga is his first foray into this new endeavor.