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A black and white photograph captures a rehearsal for the opera "La Bohème" at Teatro alla Scala, with three individuals visible. In the center, the iconic opera singer Maria Callas (identified as such by context and appearance) is seen in profile, smiling or singing, holding an open musical score. She wears earrings and has her dark hair styled back. To her left, Greek bass-baritone Niko Zachariou is positioned, looking towards Callas, seemingly engaged in discussion or practice. He wears a light-colored shirt and tie. A third man, dressed in a suit and tie, stands to the right, smiling warmly as he observes the interaction between Callas and Zachariou. The setting appears to be a backstage or rehearsal room, with shelves or boxes visible in the background, one of which is clearly labeled "LA BOHÈME," confirming the production. The overall mood is one of focused collaboration and camaraderie. Visible text on the image provides crucial details: * "LA BOHÈME" (on a box in the background). * "Με τον Νίκο Ζαχαρίου στις πρόβες της La bohème, Teatro alla Scala, 19" (Greek for "With Niko Zachariou at the rehearsals of La bohème, Teatro alla Scala, 19"). The incomplete year "19" suggests a year in the 1900s. * Copyright and source information: "©Erio Piccagliani/Teatro alla Scala, Σύλλογος Οι Φίλοι της Μουσικής - Μουσική Βιβλιοθήκη "Λίλιαν Βουδούρη"" (©Erio Piccagliani/Teatro alla Scala, Friends of Music Association - Lilian Voudouri Music Library). The photograph is a historical capture of a significant operatic moment, originating from Athina, Greece, as a print from the Lilian Voudouri Music Library. The image shows some light reflections, indicating it might be a photograph of a display or a scanned print.
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