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    Joan Sutherland in pictures: 15 iconic photos of the great soprano

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    The great Australian soprano would have celebrated her 88th birthday this year. We take a look back at her astonishing career, from Pavarotti performances to backstage glimpses.

    1. Joan Sutherland: 15 iconic pictures of the great s

      1. With Pavarotti

      Two legends, together and loving it. Picture: PA

    2. Joan Sutherland: A Life In Pictures

      2. Showered with flowers

      Sutherland showered with flowers on stage at Covent Garden. Picture: Getty

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      3. Backstage in Venice

      Being helped with her costume before a performance in Venice. Picture: Getty

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      4. Early success

      Photographed as 'Lucia di Lammermoor' at Covent Garden, London, the role which launched her international career. Picture: Getty

    5. Joan Sutherland: 15 iconic pictures of the great s

      5. On horseback

      Sutherland atop a horse at La Scala Opera House, Milan, in 1962, during rehearsals for Les Huguenots. Picture: PA

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      6. With Richard Bonynge

      Joan enjoys a light moment during an interview with her husband, conductor Richard Bonynge. Picture: PA

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      7. With Pavarotti La Fille du Regiment

      An early role for both legends at the Royal Opera House. Picture: Getty

    8. Joan Sutherland: 15 iconic pictures of the great s

      8. With Giulini

      In a recording studio with Carlo Maria Giulini, in 1959. Picture: Getty

    9. Joan Sutherland: 15 iconic pictures of the great s

      9. Banging the drum

      A scene from La Fille Du Regiment at the Royal Opera House, with Sutherland gamely beating a drum. Picture: Getty

    10. Joan Sutherland: 15 iconic pictures of the great s

      10. With Zefirelli

      Italian director Franco Zefirelli looks on as Sutherland during rehearsals for Bellini's 'I Puritani' at Covent Garden. Picture: Getty

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      11. Reading with Richard

      Studying a score with husband Richard Bonynge. Picture: Getty

    12. Joan Sutherland: 15 iconic pictures of the great s

      12. With Placido Domingo

      Lurking in the background with Spanish tenor Placido Domingo in a recording studio, circa 1975. Picture: Getty

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      13. Making up

      Making up for her role as Lucia di Lammermoor in the opera of the same name in her dressing room at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Picture: Getty

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      14. In costume

      In full costume at the start of the 1960s.

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      15. At The Opera Ball

      Sutherland in a party mood for The Opera Ball. Picture: Getty

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