Callas – Paris, 1958: the great diva thrills again in this lovingly restored tribute

• The creation of celebrity culture is nothing new, and in the world of classical music it goes right back to the early stars of the recording era such as the tenor Enrico Caruso. But for sheer allure combined with personal charisma and technical brilliance, no-one has surpassed the soprano Maria Callas, who was born a hundred years ago next month: the anniversary is prompting a renewed focus on her astounding though short-lived talent, with all her recordings re-released.