Elena Souliotis - a podcast by Adriaan Fuchs

Greek soprano Elena Souliotis (1943-2004) was a singer whose career burnt brighter and faster than most. Hailed as the likely successor to Maria Callas, it seemed as though she might fulfil that promise during a brief period in the mid-1960’s when she was in demand in all the major opera houses around the world. She turned the career-killing role of Abigaille in Nabucco into her calling-card and further cemented her reputation by taking on such demanding roles as Verdi's Lady Macbeth and Bellini’s Norma. But success came at a price: within less than ten years of her professional debut, Souliotis’ voice was in ruins. Here is the story of a remarkable, one-of-a-kind and splendidly uninhibited artist. Presented by Adriaan Fuchs and broadcast "live" on Fine Music Radio on 21 November 2008. For more information, please visit www.onandofftherecord.com

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