Maria Callas. The Exhibition retraces the story, life, art and legend of the artistic genius of La Divina, from her education in Greece to her Paris exile, exploring the triumphs, scandals and private life of an artist who became a genuine icon of the 20th century
Housed in the rooms of Palazzo Forti, the location of the AMO Arena Museo Opera, and curated by Massimiliano Capella, the exhibition marks the 40th anniversary of Maria Callas’ death (16 September 1977) and the 70th anniversary of her international début with Amilcare Ponchielli’s La Gioconda at the Arena of Verona (2 August 1947).
Through a chronological and thematic sequence, the exhibition itinerary traces a Callas Route across stage objects, costumes and jewellery, private dresses, videos, documents, letters and photographs from the archives of Italian, French, British and American theatres, as well as international private collections. The exhibition, which includes items loaned for the first time ever, focuses in particular on the cities in which Maria Callas performed and, in certain cases, lived – from Verona to Paris.
Held under the patronage of the Comune di Verona and promoted by the Fondazione Arena di Verona, the exhibition has been produced and organised by Arthemisia Group with the fundamental contribution of AGSM Group, main sponsor of the initiative.
Also on display at AMO Arena Museo Opera 57, are some of the most famous works by
legendary British photographer Terry O’Neill, who from the early ‘60s has dedicated his
career to capturing the most famous personalities of his time with his camera transforming them into Icons.
The exhibition, curated by Cristina Carrillo de Albornoz, is a selection of his most
renowned shots of actors, singers, politicians and athletes such as Sean Connery, the Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Elton John and Faye Dunaway and his future wife the morning after her Oscar win for Network.
Spontaneous private moments often captured because of his personal relationship with his subjects make these images iconic and intimate at the same time. The exhibition, with the Patronage of the Comune di Verona, is promoted by Fondazione Arena di Verona and produced and organised by Arthemisia Group, in collaboration with Iconic Images.
Maria Callas The Exhibition – Where and how
ADMISSION
Full price € 13,00
Concession € 11,00 senior citizens over 65 (with ID); youths from 11 to 18; students under 26 with valid student ID; journalists with valid press card; Italian police officers and armed forces; disabled; Verona Card holders; ATV Lago di Garda ticket holders (buses from/to lago di Garda); coupon Qui! Cultura holders; AreAArte card holders; Idea Verona members; Associazione Verona Lirica members;
Group concession € 10,00 min 15 – max 25
Concession (for special corporate conventions) € 8,00 holders of a ticket for any performance in the Arena season 2016 and the Teatro Filarmonico season 2015/2016; Teatro Filarmonico season 2015/2016 subscribers
Special concession € 5,00 children from 4 to 11; Fondazione Arena di Verona staff;
volunteer of civil service with ID;
Schools € 5,00 min 15 – max 25
Infant schools € 3,00 min 15 – max 25
Free admission children under 4; tourist guide with badge; disabled carer; teachers with school groups (2 per group); 1 for each adult group; ICOM members (with ID); complimentary coupon holders; Arthemisia Group Vip card holders
Maria Callas The Exhibition runs through to 18th September 2016
AMO PALAZZO FORTI – via Massalongo, 7 Verona
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Opening Times:
Monday 2.30pm – 7.30 pm
Tuesday – Sunday 9.30am – 7.30pm
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