Willem Dafoe on 7 Deaths of Maria Callas ǀ English National Opera

7 Deaths of Maria Callas | 9 Nov-11 Nov 2023 | London Coliseum |
Find out more: www.eno.org/MariaCallas
Maria Callas embodies ‘Vissi d’arte’: a life for art.
As the prima donna of the 20th century, Callas lived the sentiment captured by Tosca in her aria ‘Vissi d’arte’. Tosca has defeated her adversary, but the future is a dark, gathering storm and she reflects on her life. Callas’ expression of the confluence of art and life has long fascinated internationally renowned performance artist, Marina Abramović. Now, Abramović’s celebratory opera project, 7 Deaths of Maria Callas, receives its UK premiere.
The deaths of ‘the Tigress’, as Callas was called, are recreated featuring some of the arias* that were most important to the singer. In the production of 7 Deaths of Maria Callas, Marina Abramović and co-performer Willem Dafoe will die seven times in seven films. Seven singers including Sarah Tynan, Elbenita Kajtazi, Nadine Benjamin, Eri Nakamura, Aigul Akhmetshina, Karah Son and Sophie Bevan perform well-known arias by Bellini, Bizet, Donizetti, Puccini and Verdi while Abramović herself appears on stage.
Israeli-American conductor, Yoel Gamzou, makes his ENO debut after premiering the production in Munich, Athens, Berlin, Paris, Amsterdam and Naples. The opera will also include new music arranged by Serbian composer Marko Nikodijević. This staging marks 100 years since the American-born Greek soprano’s birth.
Experience the ‘Vissi d’arte’ at the London Coliseum - book your opera tickets for Marina Abramović’s 7 Deaths of Maria Callas now.
Co-Production of the Bayerische Staatsoper with the Greek National Opera, the Deutsche Oper Berlin, the Opéra national de Paris and the Teatro San Carlo di Napoli.
Supported by George & Patti White, and The English National Opera Trust
See 7 Deaths of Maria Callas at the London Coliseum from 9 Nov-11 Nov 2023
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Thank you for sharing.

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It os s pity there is not images and talk about the images of Willem with make up walking to the fire.