Joan Sutherland

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Joan Sutherland born?November 7, 1926
2. When did Joan Sutherland die?October 11, 2010 (age 83)
3. Where was Joan Sutherland born?Sydney, Australia
4. Who was Joan Sutherland?Joan Sutherland was a famous Australian soprano who sang in opera and was known for her powerful, clear voice.
5. Where did she start her singing career?She began singing in concerts and oratorios in Australia before moving to London in 1951.

Coloratura Soprano: A female singer with a high vocal range and exceptional agility, capable of executing rapid runs, trills, and ornamentation with precision and brilliance.
Opera House: A dedicated theater designed for the staging of operas, featuring specialized acoustics, stage machinery, and orchestral pit.
Repertoire: The body of musical works or roles that a performer is prepared to present or has performed throughout their career.
Bel Canto: An operatic singing style emphasizing beautiful, lyrical melodies and vocal agility, prominent in the early 19th century and central to Sutherland's early career.