Echoes of La Divina: A Tribute to Maria Callas

Echoes of La Divina: A Tribute to Maria Callas

Join us for an extraordinary evening celebrating Maria Callas, the legendary soprano forever known as La Divina. This tribute, “Echoes of La Divina,” is a graceful fusion of Greek and Chinese culture, highlighting Callas’s transcendent legacy and enduring global influence. The powerful program is presented in collaboration with the only Maria Callas Museum in Athens, Greece and brought to life under the guidance of internationally acclaimed soprano Mary Liu and Colin Yip.

The Essence of La Divina

Rediscover why Maria Callas remains opera’s most influential figure. Known for reviving bel canto repertoire and elevating opera to dramatic art, Callas combined technical brilliance with an electrifying stage presence. Her meticulous interpretations and emotional depth redefined roles across all operatic styles—from Donizetti and Bellini to Verdi and Puccini—breaking tradition to serve dramatic truth above all else. 

In Collaboration with The Maria Callas Museum, Athens

This tribute is supported by the world’s only Maria Callas Museum, located in Athens—the exclusive institution dedicated to celebrating Callas’s life and legacy. The tribute incorporates rare footage and exclusive recordings of Maria Callas herself.

Inaugurated in 2023, the Maria Callas Museum is a biographical space devoted to the soprano. Its exhibits highlight her costumes, personal haute couture, handwritten materials, interviews, and audio recordings. The museum’s design prioritizes storytelling—from her early roles to her teaching legacy across multiple floors, including a café named “La Divina” with Acropolis views and a third-floor mediatheque for educational events.

Featured Artists

Mary Liu — Soprano, Vocal Coach, Juror (Toronto School of Music)

An internationally acclaimed artist, vocal educator and lifelong teacher from the school of Maria Callas,  Mary Liu leads this tribute with passion and precision. She is a celebrated soprano and vocal coach at the Toronto School of Music and a judge for the prestigious Bellini–Verdi International Music Competition. In 2025, she received the King Charles III Medal. Her repertoire includes major Puccini and Verdi roles—Cio‑Cio San (Madama Butterfly), Mimi (La Bohème), Liu (Turandot), Tosca, Violetta (La Traviata) and Aida. Her performances have graced venues such as Carnegie Hall, Toronto Centre for the Performing Arts, Beijing’s NCPA, Puccini Festival in Italy, Opera Varna, and many others.

Colin Yip — Tenor, Artistic President (Toronto School of Music)

Colin Yip, President of the Toronto School of Music and fellow juror of the Bellini–Verdi Competition, joins Mary Liu in a moving duet from La Traviata. Together, their artistry bridges continents and generations.

Carlos Olavide – Professional Dancer

Carlos Olavide is a charismatic dancer and instructor whose journey began in the vibrant cultures of Venezuela and Peru. With over a decade of teaching and performance experience, he brings both passion and expertise to every class. Known for his unique approach that blends technique with artistry, Carlos has inspired countless students to find confidence and joy through dance. His recent highlights include performing with the Carlos Bastidas Orchestra alongside the Ontario Pops Orchestra, and earning First Place at the Argentina Tango Ontario Open Championships during the World of Dance Classic Competition.

Adriana Moraru – Professional Dancer

Adriana Moraru is a passionate and versatile dance instructor with a rich background across multiple disciplines. Beginning with ballet and gymnastics at the age of three, she later expanded into Ballroom, Latin, and Club styles, where she discovered her love for both performance and teaching. Adriana’s classes combine precision, creativity, and a supportive atmosphere that empowers dancers at all levels. Her recent achievements include performing with the Carlos Bastidas Orchestra in collaboration with the Ontario Pops Orchestra, and securing First Place at the Argentina Tango Ontario Open Championships during the World of Dance Classic Competition.

TGE艺术与文化

与雅典玛丽亚·卡拉斯博物馆和加拿大多伦多音乐学院合作。

《神曲回响：致敬玛丽亚·卡拉斯》——中希文化交流

在2025希腊体验之旅中，体验一场罕见而强大的文化融合，感受“神曲回响：致敬玛丽亚·卡拉斯”的魅力。此次活动由国际知名女高音歌唱家、声乐教练兼比赛评委、多伦多音乐学院的刘玛丽倾情呈现，并由位于希腊雅典的全球唯一玛丽亚·卡拉斯博物馆倾情赞助，旨在连接希腊和中国的艺术遗产。刘老师对卡拉斯的声乐哲学和戏剧艺术造诣有着深刻的理解，这场致敬活动跨越国界，为歌剧史上最伟大的歌唱家之一的永恒遗产献上一场感人至深的颂歌。

文化融合

我们专注于三大核心价值观：

• 分享希腊文化
• 连接人与企业
• 寻找将我们与其他文化紧密联系在一起的元素

欢迎参加“2025希腊体验”活动，共度一个难忘的夜晚。在这里，东西方文化交汇，向20世纪最具标志性的女高音歌唱家玛丽亚·卡拉斯致敬。

这场致敬活动由女高音歌唱家刘玉梅领衔，她是一位备受赞誉的艺术家，曾荣获2025年查理三世国王勋章。刘女士曾在普契尼的多部歌剧中担任主角，包括《蝴蝶夫人》中的“巧巧小姐”、《波西米亚人》中的“咪咪”、《图兰朵》中的“刘”以及《托斯卡》中的“托斯卡”等。她还曾出演威尔第歌剧《茶花女》中的“薇奥莱塔”和《阿依达》中的“阿依达”等。

她的国际演出足迹遍布众多知名场所，例如：

• 纽约卡内基音乐厅
• 多伦多表演艺术中心
• 北京国家大剧院
• 罗马歌剧节
• 意大利托雷德尔拉戈第55届普契尼音乐节
• 保加利亚瓦尔纳歌剧院
• 与新泽西州立歌剧院和皇后歌剧院合作

她还在中国各地举办过专场音乐会，与米兰斯卡拉歌剧院室内乐团和意大利佛罗伦萨五月音乐剧院室内乐团合作演奏歌剧曲目。

多伦多音乐学院院长、著名男高音歌唱家叶志林也将加入这场致敬玛丽亚·卡拉斯的演出。他将与刘女士共同演绎《茶花女》中脍炙人口的二重唱。

两位艺术家都是意大利贝里尼-威尔第国际音乐大赛的国际知名评委。该大赛的设立不仅是为了支持新兴声乐人才走向歌剧事业，也是为了通过“玛丽亚·卡拉斯特别奖”向传奇女高音玛丽亚·卡拉斯致敬。

玛丽·刘数十年的教学生涯深受卡拉斯声乐和戏剧遗产的启发，为歌剧艺术带来了独特的视角。通过精心策划的演出、珍贵的档案资料和富有诠释性的评述，她将带领观众领略玛丽亚·卡拉斯的艺术魅力——她不仅是一位歌唱家，更是一位在音乐和舞台艺术领域具有变革意义的人物。

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