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All this talk of Callas, Callas, Callas makes me sick. Sure she was the great Norma of the 20th Cent. I saw her Traviata at the Met and it was magnificent. But it should be remembered she had a short 10 year career. She forced all those chest tones she was so famous for and that certainly shortened her career. Her wobble was unbearable. And why are there no DVDs of a complete opera with her. She didn't really like the tone of her voice or maybe was asking for too much mullah. For an artist, not such a good character. She really didn't understand her voice, perhaps,  and its limitations. Tebaldi strove for less and succeeded and was aware of her limitations. Antonietta Stella had all the great coloratura and great tones for both Bellini, Donizetti, Verdi and verismo roles. She was a great actress too. She her Fanciulla del West. Callas was the great tragedian of our time! I hope I have not endangered my life with these views. Michelone