The annual arts festival in Athens and at the ancient theater of Epidaurus in southern Greece is dedicated this year to the late opera great Maria Callas who was born 100 years ago.
Updated: 03 Jun 2023 1:27 pm
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Spectators watch a performance of "Madame Butterfly" at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens, as on the background is seen the ancient temples of goddess Nike, left, and the Parthenon.
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Korean soprano Anna Sohn, right, and Italian tenor Andrea Care, second right, perform at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus for a performance of "Madame Butterfly" in Athens.
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From left to right second row, Russian mezzo-soprano Maria Kolosova, Italian tenor Andrea Care, Greek baritone Dionisios Sourbis, Greek tenor Yannis Kalyvas and Korean soprano Anna Sohn, first row right perform the "Madame Butterfly" at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens.
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Italian tenor Andrea Care lies on the stage at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus during a performance of "Madame Butterfly" in Athens.
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An actor participates a performance of "Madame Butterfly" at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens.
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Spectators watch a performance of "Madame Butterfly" at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens.
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Musician take their positions at the stage of the Odeon of Herodes Atticus for a performance of "Madame Butterfly" in Athens.
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A performer reads music at the backstage of the Odeon of Herodes Atticus for a performance of "Madame Butterfly" in Athens.
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A US flag-themed cowboy hat and a suit jacket are placed on a chair at the backstage of the Odeon of Herodes Atticus for a performance of "Madame Butterfly" in Athens.
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Performers prepare to go on stage at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus for a performance of "Madame Butterfly" in Athens.