1926 - 2010 (Age 83)
SUTHERLAND--Joan. The Metropolitan Opera mourns the death of Joan Sutherland, one of the greatest sopranos of the 20th century, who was responsible for the revival of numerous bel canto operas at the Met. From her debut here in the title role of "Lucia di Lammermoor" in 1961, audiences were...
Read MoreI was so lucky to hear Joan Sutherland perform 43 years ago at Sydney Opera House and thanks to that wonderful voice I went on to enjoy Opera these past years. I miss you every time I see views of Sydney.
PhilipMcNeill
March 04, 2025 | Other
You so enriched my life. Thank you
Scott Campbell
December 02, 2019 | Maple Valley, WA | Friend
I first heard about Dame Joan Sutherland from my paternal grandmother. She was an amateur singer wirh a lovely mezzo soprano voice. How she envied Dame Joan's effortless high notes. I recently stopped teaching and have discovered the glories of Dame Joan's recordings on YouTube. I have revelled in them every day. My only regret is that I never heard a live performance. I will continue to listen to my favourite arias and songs and glory in the marvel that was her voice. Her singing speaks to...
Deborah Woodburn
September 18, 2017 | Johannesburg, South Africa
You will always be a treasured wonder in my heart. You have astounded us all for years with your greatness & we in turn have & will love you forever.
Pietro Antoni De Vita
December 13, 2016
Rest In Peace
October 20, 2012
Bravo Joan! Give the angels a high E from me. I first heard sing Joan when I was just 16. I was blown away by the power, agility and sheer stamina. She has given me and countless others years of enjoyment and wonder on 'how does she do that"! Thank God you were around Joan during the recording era. I'll miss you.
Mark Curtis
July 14, 2012 | Birmingham UK
Always remembered. We will never hear the likes of Joan Sutherland again.Thank goodness for the great legacy of recordings she left behind for all to hear. I still have fond memories of Opera Australia's glory days when Joan and Richard sang every year with the company.
Tony Supple
February 20, 2012 | Sydney, NEW SOUTH WALES
Still missed.
Ross Conlan
December 06, 2011 | Sydney, NEW SOUTH WALES
Oh, this message is so late. I was traveling at the time in 2010 and did not get until today the news that Dame Sutherland had died...a year ago. But I so treasure Joan Sutherland. For her recordings, yes. But I also had the privilege as a young guy to hear her in concert. She had the most powerful voice I have ever heard; the waves beat against one's face in the auditorium. I also have heard Birgit Nilsson live, and I am truly greatful for her life and what she gave us. But...
Marc Nicholson
November 22, 2011 | Washington