3 otherworldly singers in 1 spectacular scene. Literally cannot get any better than this!

This trio is one of the reasons Norma is so great. Wouldn't you simply die without these three TITANS & BELLINI. 💙🍷🇲🇫 Arnuald Bourbon Amaral. Viva our MAYA 👑🙏

How can she sustain such a slow tempo in such a strong manner, ("Oh di qual sei tu vittima") she gives it all, always.

Callas in her absolute prime was simply untouchable. She was on FIRE this night. What a spectacular, effortless yet thrilling and long-held high D she nails at the end. No wonder the La Scala audience went crazy.

For the ages, and never to be seen again, unfortunately

Yes all three sing so very well and blend extremely well. Great Talents. Maria Callas contributed a very high note indeed! 🧡🧡🧡

3 of the greatest singers of all time ❤

I agree that this is one of the greatest moments in Callas' recorded legacy. Another is her singing of "Qual cor tradisti" in this same 1955 performance.

Wonderful trio, one of their greatest performances, a superb Norma!

I certainly agree with all of the comments on the perfection of Callas here. One must also, however, note the magnificence of Simionato's singing and interpretation. For example, her diminuendo on the "Ahime" just before the Qual sei lei trio begins is incredible. Thank heavens that we had reached the age of recording that could capture and preserve these performances for us.

Simionato had the most perfect chest register of her day: perfectly equalised, never harsh but always firm and strong, a model for all other singers. And of course Callas was no slouch in the chest register, either!

What a pleasure to hear these three magnificent artists together in this work. They can just let go and let their collective genius have free rein. Pure ecstasy. Thank you, Manoli!

Callas had such a dramatic voice! What a treasure this is! I love Sutherland's version the best, but I'd have to give Callas a close second.

Unbridled passionate ferocious spectacular singing. Bravi!!!

Pretty hard to beat as the gold standard.

Legendary on every level

For me this is her greatest Norma recording. It's not perhaps as naturally weighty as her earlier Norma's but it's far more nuanced IMO and she shades her vocal colouring more expertly, between ultimate venom and disconsolate at the thought of her lover's betrayal. Plus Simionato was the only mezzo who could really stand up to Callas's vocal barrage and live to still blast her C6 (although I do think Stignani sounded more beautiful as a blended entity with Callas in the duets).

If that “re in alt” had been a slap, Mario would have had to wear a body sling for the rest of the night! No-for 2 weeks!

Thank you Manoli. I am always in awe of Maria. There is so much genius in her art. Besides all the musical gifts I find her sense of timing so incredible. To me, it's as if she is hearing everything in her head at a slower pace in order to be able to produce the perfect sound at the perfect instant. Genius beyond words. I'm always moved by her, and the others are pretty incredible too. Thanks again.

The Best ❤