Isabella Rossellini

Spectacled Birthday

Isabella Rossellini by Steven Meisel for Allure, 1991 Here Chanelling Callas and Onasis.

Born in New York City on 2 December 1923, Maria Callas was adored by both public and critics alike for her vocal technique and dramatic gifts. Her repertoire ranged from serious classical operas to the bel canto works of Donizetti, Bellini and Rossini; to the masterpieces of Verdi and Puccini; and even to Wagner. Her talents led to her being hailed as La Divina.