Maria Callas Interview 1967-1968 Part 3

Here, Callas explains that she decided to slim because her excess weight was hampering her performances on stage. She talks about her attitude to her own achievements and shortcomings, and advocates constant self-analysis and self-criticism. she says that her worst problem is her pessimism. Callas explain that she had to sing roles like Isolde and Turandot early in her carer in order to obtain engagements, but she prefers the bel canto repertoire. Tosca is not a part that appeals much to her. She describes