Greek-American soprano Maria Callas (1923 - 1977) makes a recording at the Hackney Empire in London, for the Associated-Rediffusion television gala show, 3rd October 1959. Also participating were baritone Tito Gobbi, pianist José Iturbi and ballerina Alicia Markova. (Photo by John Franks/Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
