Maria Callas Read by Our Lady J

Maria Callas Read by Our Lady J

From Rebel Girls by Rebel Girls

May 5, 2026 · 22 min

About this episode

This episode tells the inspiring story of Maria Callas, a renowned soprano who overcame her troubled beginnings to become a global opera icon.

Once upon a time, there was a nearsighted girl who could sing like no other. Her name was Maria Callas. She came from troubled beginnings but grew up to become the most famous soprano in opera. Soon, she traveled the world, known simply as La Divina, the divine one, and moved audiences wherever she went. [This episode originally aired March 2018.] This episode of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls is produced by Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo, with writing and operation support by Darby Maloney and Elyssa Dudley. Sound Design and Original Theme Music by Elettra Bargiacchi. Piano transcription: Margherita Colombo Our Lady J is a musician and writer known for her visionary gospel stylings and powerhouse pianist skills. In 2013, she released her first studio album, "Picture Of A Man," to critical acclaim and since then has delivered her new testament of post-religious gospel music to sold-out crowds around the world. OUT Magazine has named Our Lady J as one of their "Out 100," and the Huffington Post honors her on their list of “transgender icons.” She is now a writer on Jill Soloway’s ground-breaking television show, "Transparent" and Ryan Murphy's upcoming TV series "Pose."

People in this episode

Host: Our Lady J

Topics covered

  • opera
  • biography
  • music
  • inspiration
  • famous women

Keywords

  • Maria Callas
  • opera
  • soprano
  • Our Lady J
  • biography
  • music history
  • inspiration

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: OUT Magazine, Huffington Post, Transparent, Pose

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