A report on Joan Sutherland
Australian dramatic coloratura soprano known for her contribution to the renaissance of the bel canto repertoire from the late 1950s through to the 1980s.
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Emilia di Liverpool
0 linksDramma semiserio, ("half-serious") dramatic opera, in two acts with music by Gaetano Donizetti.
Dramma semiserio, ("half-serious") dramatic opera, in two acts with music by Gaetano Donizetti.
In September 1957 the BBC presented an abridged radio version which starred the young Joan Sutherland, "who gave a stunning exhibition of her Donizetti style a good eighteen months before her Covent Garden success in Lucia di Lammermoor.
Kennedy Center Honors
3 linksThe Kennedy Center Honors are annual honors given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture.
The Kennedy Center Honors are annual honors given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture.
2004 – Warren Beatty, Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee, Elton John, Joan Sutherland, and John Williams
Songs My Mother Taught Me (Joan Sutherland album)
0 linksSongs My Mother Taught Me is an album by the Australian soprano Joan Sutherland recorded in August 1972 with the New Philharmonia Orchestra under Richard Bonynge in Kingsway Hall, London.
La sonnambula
2 linksOpera semiseria in two acts, with music in the bel canto tradition by Vincenzo Bellini set to an Italian libretto by Felice Romani, based on a scenario for a ballet-pantomime written by Eugène Scribe and choreographed by Jean-Pierre Aumer called La somnambule, ou L'arrivée d'un nouveau seigneur.
Opera semiseria in two acts, with music in the bel canto tradition by Vincenzo Bellini set to an Italian libretto by Felice Romani, based on a scenario for a ballet-pantomime written by Eugène Scribe and choreographed by Jean-Pierre Aumer called La somnambule, ou L'arrivée d'un nouveau seigneur.
Contributing to the revivals were Joan Sutherland's taking the role of Amina at Covent Garden in 1961 and at the Metropolitan Opera in 1963, where the role become one of her most significant successes.
The Midsummer Marriage
2 linksOpera in three acts, with music and libretto by Michael Tippett.
Opera in three acts, with music and libretto by Michael Tippett.
Gala GL100.524 (1997): Richard Lewis; Joan Sutherland; Adele Leigh; Edith Coates; John Lanigan; Monica Sinclair; Otakar Kraus; Covent Garden Chorus and Orchestra; John Pritchard, conductor. Live recording of the 1955 premiere.
Clive Carey
0 linksEnglish baritone, singing teacher, composer, opera producer and folk song collector.
English baritone, singing teacher, composer, opera producer and folk song collector.
His pupils there over a number of decades until his death in 1968 included: Edith Coates, Rita Hunter, Arnold Matters, Elsie Morison, Margaret Nisbett, John Noble, Alberto Remedios, Betty Roe, Eric Shilling, Joan Sutherland, Ava June and David Ward.
Louis Quilico
2 linksCanadian opera singer.
Canadian opera singer.
He made his debut at Covent Garden in London in La traviata opposite Dame Joan Sutherland in 1960, and remained a member of that company until 1963.
Jules Massenet
3 linksFrench composer of the Romantic era best known for his operas, of which he wrote more than thirty.
French composer of the Romantic era best known for his operas, of which he wrote more than thirty.
Among the sopranos and mezzos are Dame Janet Baker, Victoria de los Ángeles, Natalie Dessay, Renée Fleming, Angela Gheorghiu and Dame Joan Sutherland.
Dad and Dave: On Our Selection
0 linksAustralian comedy film, based on the characters and writings of author Steele Rudd.
Australian comedy film, based on the characters and writings of author Steele Rudd.
"Dad" and "Mum" Rudd were played by veteran actor Leo McKern and opera singer Dame Joan Sutherland in her only feature film role.
3DB (Melbourne)
0 linksMelbourne-based radio station that opened in 1927, changed its name to 3TT in 1988, and now operates on the FM band as KIIS 101.1.
Melbourne-based radio station that opened in 1927, changed its name to 3TT in 1988, and now operates on the FM band as KIIS 101.1.
Dame Joan Sutherland was second-placed in 1949 and was the winner in 1950.