Maria Callas: Life and Legacy

Maria Callas: Life and Legacy

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The transcript introduces the legendary opera singer Maria Callas, highlighting her rare appearance at the Royal Opera House after a two-year hiatus. Kristine Opolais praises Callas as the best she has seen, while Antonio Pappano describes her as a tragic figure. The video captures the magic of Callas' performance in Puccini's Tosca, particularly her Act II triumph, and is featured on 'Great Performances.'

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is described as opera's greatest diva in the video?

Antonio Pappano

Maria Callas

Kristine Opolais

Puccini

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did Maria Callas make her comeback performance?

Sydney Opera House

The Metropolitan Opera

La Scala

Royal Opera House

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which opera by Puccini did Maria Callas perform in her comeback?

La Bohème

Turandot

Tosca

Madama Butterfly

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What aspect of Maria Callas's performance is highlighted in Act II?

Her stage presence

Her vocal range

Her costume design

The magic of her performance

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Antonio Pappano describe Maria Callas?

A joyful person

A tragic person

A mysterious person

A humorous person