The gala evening at the Paris Opéra on December 19, 1958, was advertised in the press as "the greatest show in the world." Maria Callas, at the peak of her fame, performed for the first time before the Parisian public. The diva showcased every facet of her art in the Italian arias she cherished, with her characteristic theatrical genius. Paris gave her a triumphant reception that night! The original recording of this evening, broadcast across Europe via Eurovision, has been meticulously restored. Introduction by Benoît Duteurtre, novelist, essayist, and music critic.