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Joan Sutherland in pictures: 15 iconic photos of the great soprano
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.
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1. With Pavarotti
Two legends, together and loving it. Picture: PA
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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
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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
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8. With Giulini
In a recording studio with Carlo Maria Giulini, in 1959. Picture: Getty
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9. Banging the drum
A scene from La Fille Du Regiment at the Royal Opera House, with Sutherland gamely beating a drum. Picture: Getty
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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
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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
