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Maria Callas's birthday is celebrated by Google In a rare nod to the world of classical music, Google's search page today features the great American-born, Greek soprano. Callas was born in New York City on December 2, 1923 and went on to become one of the most celebrated opera singers of all time, bringing to her performances a dramatic intensity that put her on a par with the greatest of stage actors. Callas was voted intoGramophone's Hall of Fame as soon as it was launched. Visit our Hall of Fame page for a biography, a tribute by Angela Gheorghiu, as well as a profile by John Steane. read more...

What does the public want? Timeless advice for all classical musicians, by Joseph Szigeti (Gramophone, June 1939) read more...

The best classical music apps Helping you to find the perfect app to give or to receive this Christmas read more...

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-93) The Gramophone guide to the best Tchaikovsky recordings read more...

Gustav Mahler (1860-1911) The Gramophone guide to the best Mahler recordings read more...

Listening wirelessly Gramophone’s guide to computer-stored music, from downloading and ripping to streaming and playback read more...

Herbert von Karajan Visit Karajan’s Hall of Fame page to read fascinating articles about the great conductor by Richard Osborne and James Jolly, plus interviews and recommended recordings read more...