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The "God-given"
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Maria Callas: 15 facts about the great soprano
4. The "God-given"
After several student appearances, Callas began appearing in secondary roles at the Greek National Opera. She made her professional debut in February 1941. Her first leading role a year later was as Tosca. Following her early performances, even her detractors began to refer to her as "The God-Given".
