18.04.2006
Dear Mr. Vincenzo Birli,
there is no mistery about the death of my mother Elena Souliotis. Just privacy. She had a sudden heart failure, and I couldn't (probably nobody could have) help her.
She was the Queen for you, for me she was the person I loved the most and ever will.
And also I have to prevent you talking about my father as a bastard. Whatever happened to make their relationship fail is none of our concern. He has (and is) always been there when we needed him, and has always been in important friendship with Elena.
And we love him very much.
My best regards to you and to all you that wrote on this page.
Thank you!
Barbara Guerrini - Firenze

07.04.2006
Barbara, soy la amiga de la infancia de tu madre, y hoy me entero por internet de su fallecimiento, estoy consternada, desearia comunicarme contigo y poder charlar de tu madre, ya que conservo el mejor de los recuerdos, cartas y fotos, un beso grande.
Graciela Gonzalez Pini - Mar del Plata (Bs. As.) - Argentina

26.12.2005
Scandaloso il modo in cui la nostra citta' ha gestito (o meglio non gestito) la scomparsa della Signora Souliotis... sono ancora senza parole, eppure dai fiorentini ci si puo' aspettare di tutto: hanno cacciato il loro piu grande poeta, Dante!
Ascoltare la Voce e le Interpretazioni di Elena vale piu' di qualsiasi discorso o commemorazione, ma e' una Fortuna che andrebbe data a tutti! Un abbraccio virtuale ai Suoi cari.
Rossana - Firenze

06.09.2005
I would like more information on the Death of the Late Singer Elena Souliotis/Suliotis.
There has been nothing mention about this great singer who died at such a young age. Why is her daughter, Barbara keeping this such and secret? And where, does her divorced husband, Maestro (Bastardo!) (escusa, per me.) Guarini have a say in this? The idea, that they are keeping it such a secret, makes me wonder was foul play involved or was it suscide involved. Because, if she died from an alignment, then what is the big secret. I feel, that her daughter, owes her late mother's dedicated Opera Lover's some insight, not leaving a message... to inform the Opera World! I would would appreciate your response on this topic. If, possible please respond in english. Thank You Very Much.
P.S. Elena Souliotis, was my Queen when it came to Singing and as an individual. Many thanks...
Vincenzo Birli - Staten Island - NY (United States)

06.05.2005 Per Barbara Guerrini
Dear Barbara: You will possibly not remember me but with my wife Nora we had the pleasure of meeting you and your mother at the house of your local California friends. I wanted to tell you belatedly how sorry we were to hear of the passing away of Elena Souliotis, who will be remembered as one of the great operatic singers of her time. We regret not having had the opportunity of getting to know both of you better. Our wish to you is that you are able to overcome this regrettable an sad event and will continue your young life with optimism and success.
Jorge Franco from Orinda - California (United States)

3/04/2005 - Time: 15:54:43
Dear Barbara,
It is I again, Vincenzo. I don't if you ever read these, Email's that fan and great admires of your Dear Mother, Elena. I check to see if there are any responses. I just want for you to know that I just can accept the fact that she is no longer with us. After, reading interviews that she has comment, this is a women full of Energy! I would have suspect the other Opera Singers, like that of Tebaldi. Oh, she was also great. However, I did find Tebaldi taking on challenging roles like your mother did. I have just found out that she had did a performance in Otello. This I saw, in an inset searching through yahoo. It shows her on stage as Desmona. I know that she was Fantastico! without a doubt. As I was saying, your mother being this energetic person. I am presuming that your Grandmother, is not alive and for some reason, I feel, that this has taken a great toll on your mother. However, with no disrespect to your father, I am not sure if the break-up happened before or after your mother's passing away. I am hoping that it was before, because, after a great loss losing one's dearest mother/grandmother, one would need the greatest support ever in a time of need. I have in my possession, actually 2 lp albums of your mother's recordings of Anna Bolena, Macbeth, Luisa Miller, etc. I am not please of the photo that was used on her CD release. It makes her look older. If you have this album there is a great difference. Your mother not only had a Beautiful Voice but, she also had the Beauty to go with the voice! At 61, is a very young age for a women. It is noted that especially in Greek Culture, Women tend to out live men. I sincerely, feel that there should been more atributes "credit given to your mother. Because, she did not possess many records, that does not mean she has not done many performances. I want you and anyone who is reading this to know that I even wish to have the same techniq in singing style like your mother. And, I believe that I have. at age 51, I was diagnose, of have this beautiful and Powerful Baritone Voice, from my coach. I was so thrill to receive this criticism. Although your dearest and long missed mother was in my eyes and I'm sure in many other's. A GREAT DRAMATIC SOPRANO! well I hope I can achieve the same greatness only as a Baritone. Age is a Number, that is all. I Love Your Mother Voice and Singing Style. I expected Tebaldi to pass away, Not Your Mother. Again, I am very very sorry for your GREAT LOSS. Please, if you do read these Email's have the courtesy of acknowledging us. Thank You.
An invitation to all and any ..please..feel free to share your feeling with me at xxxx@xxxx.com. With Great Sincerety" Admiration, Vincenzo A. Birli, NY, NY
Ciao Bellissima!
Messaggio inviato da Vincenzo A. Birli from Staten Island, NY dal sito MondoGreco.net

2/04/2005 - Time: 20:32:08
Elena Souliotis coincide con la mia prima opera lirica a teatro. Macbeth a Genova 1970. Avevo 12 anni. Possiedo tutte le sue registrazioni ufficiali ed una sua fotografia autografata che mi spedi' gentilmente qualche anno fa da Firenze. Ho appreso con grande dispiacere la notizia della sua morte prematura. Voglio esprimere questo mio pensiero di ringraziamento per il suo grande contributo all'opera in un repertorio che oggi non vede interpreti all'altezza. Grazie Elena! La tua voce e le tue interpretazioni grazie grazie alle registrazioni si tramanderanno nel tempo! Sono certo che difficilmente ascolteremo il ruolo di Abigaille cantato con tanta generosita' vocale e proprieta interpretative!
Un abbraccio ai familiari
Messaggio inviato da Riccardo Ristori da Genova

18/03/2005 - Time: 21:06:43
Cara Elena, sono cresciuto ascoltando la tua divina voce che mi portava in mondi paralleli, e per anni ho cercato invano di scoprire dove abitavi, per inviarti una lettera dicendoti grazie. Non sono mai riuscito. Lo faccio in questi tristi momenti. Non ti ho mai conosciuto ma ti portero' sempre nel mio cuore.
Messaggio inviato da Allan - Milano

18/03/2005 - Time: 02:22:40
I was greatly saddened on the news... so late of the death of the great singer Elena Soulitis. I have virtually all of her performances. My deep sympathy to her daughter. Just know Barbara that she is with you each day as a gentle breeze upon your face. Be well.
Messaggio inviato da Steven D.

20/02/2005 - Time: 16:31:00
Dear Barbara,
I am Vincenzo. I have been trying to in touch with you. I have let messages on a voice mail service. I truly, feel for your Great Lost! I have, walked your foot steps. Death is definitely, a bitter pill to swallow. However, hearing about Renata Tebaldi passing away, I had the queery feeling; and as I was scoping thru the Google website, I had entered your mother's name. I was hoping not to see any sad news! But, as soon as I saw your dear mother's name, a cold flash passed thru my body. Your mother was my idle! and I was her defense, should a deterring voice make any unwelcomed comments! I was calling back because, I wanted to know how she was. Also, to inform her that I have come accross the Norma, that I was seeking. I remember you mother at the time that I had spoken to her, you were then only 3 years old. I am still shocked to know that we no longer have, in a phsical sense, but in memory she is eternal! I know these are going to be hard times. But, if you are like your mother, you will get thru and become stronger. I don't know what your goals are in life. But, if you decide to follow your mother footsteps, please keep me posted. Italy, has suffered 2 Great Losses. But, your mother is the GREATER of that because, she had a style like no other Soprano that I liked and you can hear it in her singing. I am sorry, I had never had the opportunity to see her or even meet her in person. If, you know that there are videos of her made or hopefully, soon to be released, will you please keep me posted.
Again, I am sorry of 'OUR' Great Lost. I am sure I speak not only for myself but for many. Take Good Care of Yourself, Barbara.
Ciao, Vincenzo!
Messaggio inviato da Vincenzo Birli from Staten Island, NY dal sito MondoGreco.net

16/02/2005 - Time: 11:20:47
In memoria di Elena Souliotis.
L'ultima volta che ebbi modo di incontrarla fu ai funerali della povera Fedora Barbieri ed anche in quella occasione - nostante l'atmosfera pesante che respiravamo - ebbi modo di rinnovarLe tutto il mio apprezzamento nei Suoi confronti come cantante, come persona e soprattutto come mamma. Il primo nostro incontro invece avvenne tantissimi anni prima, sempre a Firenze, quando ebbi l'onore di averLa come ospite in una trasmissione radiofonica che parlava di Lirica presso una emittente privata locale.
Della Signora Souliotis portero' dentro di me un dolcissimo ricordo, mentre desidero esprimere il mio piu sincero cordoglio al Maestro Guerrini e alla Signorina Barbara.
Messaggio inviato da Paolo Sequi dal sito MondoGreco.net

12/02/2005 - Time: 21:15:02
The Opera World lost it's last great dramatic soprano. Souliotis is second to Callas only because she did not record or perform so many roles like the older singer. But what she did sing and record is most convincing- dramatically and musically. And that's what opera is about !
I did not have the opportunity to see her on stage, but I remember when I first heard her voice, a broadcasting of Nabucco. I could not believe what I heard: Prode guerier - Abigaile's address to Ismael. Those chest notes remained with me ever since. I had tears in my eyes.
Lady Macbeth, her last complete role for Decca, showed her vocal decline, but it is still THE "Lady" of one's dreams. Anna Bolena was regal, Norma most convincing and dramatic. Since then, there was not a singer to compete with her in this repertoire. What a loss!
May she rest in peace.
Messaggio inviato da Mircea Cantacouzino dal sito MondoGreco.net

7/02/2005 - Time: 19:45:33
Ero poco piu che bambina quando ascoltai la prima volta Elena Suliotis nella Luisa Miller a Firenze. L'impressione fu grande. E alla sua morte anch'io mi sono meravigliata del silenzio che l'ha accompagnata. A mio avviso, sebbene breve, la sua carriera e' stata molto interessante e la sua voce era davvero bella.
Messaggio inviato da Luciana dal sito MondoGreco.net

2/02/2005 - Time: 00:01:41 Elena Souliotis
Il suo Nabucco in studio: una delle prime opere ascoltate. Grazie all'ascolto di quella voce straordinaria che rimarra' sempre un punto di riferimento, per me che amo la lirica e le voci fuoriclasse come la sua.
Messaggio inviato da Stefano Ciapetti dal sito MondoGreco.net

1/02/2005 - Time: 11:16:01
Ho conosciuto Elena pochi anni fa: una donna straordinaria, di vastissima cultura e sensibilita'. Il mondo della cultura perde una grande persona, una gradissima interprete, e dovrebbe piu' generosamente ricordarsi di chi ha vissuto illustrando la musica e l'arte in genere...
Messaggio inviato da Daniela dal sito MondoGreco.net

28/01/2005 - Time: 12:47:33
Dear Barbara,
I was very pained to hear from the passing away of your mother, and I cherish very fond memories of her.
If you remember, I had dinner at your home one evening with Padre Giorgio della Chiesa Russa, Sacha Maestro del Cuoro and Tatiana.
My condolences to you and your family,
Messaggio inviato da Nikita Geliabine from Bruxelles dal sito MondoGreco.net

20/01/2005 - Time: 15:11:42
What a pity this great soprano took too many roles which destroyed her voice. For me a wonderful Abigaille (with Tito Gobbi on Decca 1966). Recently I found a pirate HOPE of Luisa Millar, apparently from 1962, which seems rather early and is not to be found in www.operaclass.com. Does anyone know something more specific?
Messaggio inviato da SURDÈL Steven dal sito MondoGreco.net

18/01/2005 - Time: 22:54:12
I am writing a 'hommage' to Elena Souliotis for a magazine in England. I would love to hear from anyone who has particular memories of seeing her on stage. Also, does anyone have the e-mail address for her daughter, Barbara, to whom i would love to write, and ask some questions. I was fortunate to be present at Souliotis's London debut in 1968, and i heard her several times at Covent garden in her great roles as Abigaille, Lady Macbeth and La Gioconda.
Best, Patrick
Messaggio inviato da Patrick O'Connor dal sito MondoGreco.net

18/01/2005 - Time: 02:12:45
Elena Souliotis -- for me always THE special voice and the perfect Abigaille. Opera would have been a far duller world without you. Thank you.
Messaggio inviato da David Hornby dal sito MondoGreco.net

15/01/2005 - Time: 23:16:43
Grazie a la divina Elena di avere illuminato la mia gioventu' e grazie di averre imparato Norma Macbeth, Nabucco con la sua voce.
un bacio eterno a la Suliotis
Messaggio inviato da Louis Desire dalla Spagna dal sito MondoGreco.net

15/01/2005 - Time: 17:11:41
Dear Barbara I saw you mother in 1970 in Buenos aires in a memorable Anna Bolena with Cossoto, and I have that recording, and also her Gioconda with Tucker. The last time that Gioconda was performed in Buenos Aires in 1965.
I just knew today of her death, and I'm really sorry. She was really great.
Messaggio inviato da Alejandro dal sito MondoGreco.net

22/12/2004 - Time: 03:25:06
Elena Suliotis was one of the brightest stars in the operatic firmament. Had she 'preserved' her voice by 'saving' it, this would not be so. brava la suliotis. rest in peace.
Messaggio inviato da Leyla dal sito MondoGreco.net

17/12/2004 - Time: 16:12:05
Grazie Divina per averci Illuminato.
Messaggio inviato da Loredana dal sito MondoGreco.net

16/12/2004 - Time: 21:35:13
Dear Barbara, I am so very sorry to hear that your mother died. I heard her sing Nabucco and Norma in New York and will never forget her amazing voice and vocal gifts, which fortunately have been preserved on records for always. I will always remember her as one of the very great singers I heard in my life. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Messaggio inviato da Howard Bushnell, NJ USA dal sito MondoGreco.net

10/12/2004 - Time: 23:37:13
Elena Suliotis, ne sentii parlare negli anni '60 e la vidi successivamente a Covent Garden nel Macbeth. Mi stupisce ancora la sua interpretazione di Abigaille nel Nabucco. Oggi - 10 dicembre 2004 - ho letto del suo decesso il 4 dicembre a soli 61 anni. Un personaggio che mi colpi' anche se sparito dalle scene tanto tempo fa' pero' rimarra' sempre nel mio conscio. Grazie Elena.
Messaggio inviato da Joe dal sito MondoGreco.net

10/12/2004 - Time: 17:07:10
Sto ascoltando la tua voce eterna Elena e ti ringrazio per quello che hai regalato alla musica e a chi ti ha ascoltato e che ora ti piange.
Messaggio inviato da Ugo Brusaporco dal sito MondoGreco.net

9/12/2004 - Time: 12:03:29
Dear admirers of Elena Souliotis,
this is Barbara the daughter of Elena writing.
I am very sad to make you all know that Elena Souliotis has died recently, on Saturday 4th December. Please notice the opera world about this.
Best regards,
Barbara

22.10.2004 08:29
Per favore Signore, Io non scrive buono Italiano. Pure, io scrive in inglese... I had written, about Elena Suliotis, regarding, some years ago, having the privillege to speak with her on the telephone, from Brooklyn, NY to Italy, in Firenza. I have been trying to locate her, because, there are no listing in Firenze. Her mother, went by the last name "Souliotis", this is however, I had the opportunity to speak with her. I remember, telling her that I was studying singing, and now I have Flourished. I always, visualize singing "Nabucco" with her. Can you please (Per Favore, rispondi, a mio lettera) respond to my letter/email. Mille Grazie!
ha scritto Vincenzo Mancini-Birli da Staten Island, NY dal sito MondoGreco

16.10.2004 05:50
Regina Elena Suliotis!
La Princepessa di Greco!
I am writing because, I am a fond admira of Elena Suliotis. I remember, having the opportunity in speaking with Signora Suliotis. If, she does read this email. I hope that she can recollect, having a conversation with me, sometime back about 1984/85 (could be off by 1 or 2 years), it was after hearing her final opera with the Chicago Lyric .. in the Love Of Three Oranges. as Fata Morgana. Fantastico!, I am fortunate, to have come across, a few of here recordings, Lorely, Cavalleria Rusticana, "Nabucco", Anna Bolena, Macbeth, La Forza del Destino (complete 3 cd's) also, 2nd to her prize of Nabucco .. "Norma!". The last that I recall, she lived in Firenza, somewhere on a road, "via incontri?" However, I do remember, she was telling me that she had a daughter and was then (don't know statis as of present) to a gentlemen of prominent. I have missed her immensely. I had try to track her down, but! with no success, until now. I have been seeking the rare recording of her "La Gioconda." However, still till this very day NO ONE CAN FULFILL THE ROLE OF ABIGAIL. She is by Far TRULY A PRINCESS!
I hope that I have another opportunity to speak or communicate with her again. I remember, she was very kind and had sent me some photograph's of her in costume. I also, remembered, of asking at that time, was it possible to her to obtain a copy of "NORMA". Wherever, she may be I do hope she will recieve this email! I remember telling that I was studying at the for opera and was diagnose as a Baritone. My goal in life was to the opportunity, to either sing a duet or opera ... especially ...Nabucco!
Grazie Tanto Princepessa, Regina mio Cuore!
ha scritto Vincenzo Mancini-Birli from Staten Island (Brooklyn), New York!

21.04.2004
The power and drama of the voice still move me. I'm always looking for more recordings that document the career of Suliotis.
ha scritto James Bailey from ???

09.03.2004
Elena Suliotis! Che dire! e' stata una vera grande regina del palcoscenico l'unica cantante a meritare realmente l'appellativo di nuova Callas. Ancora mi emozionano le sue interpretazioni di Nabucco, Macbeth, Norma, Anna Bolena, le uniche che si trovano ancora in commercio ma dove trovare i suoi live? (Straniera Luisa Miller Mefistofele a Chicago ecc) Ma perche i critici sono stati con Lei cosi' perfidi anziche' considerare la sua uscita precoce dalle scene una perdita secca per il mondo della musica?
Vorrei poterLa incontrare ed esprimerLe tutta la mia ammirazione.
ha scritto Carlo Felicetti da Roma

23.02.2004
Dear elena, right now I hear you in Nabucco and i am so impressed. Thank you so much for the big pleasure.
ha scritto Roland Hinke da ???

08.08.2003
La Suliotis, Thank you so very much for the pleasure of you voice and you truth to the music. Thank you so very much. Aubry Bryan
ha scritto Aubry Bryan da New York