Who's Afraid of Opera?

Episode 01

Rossini's The Barber of Seville

Apr 9, 1972 · 28 min

As Rosina in The Barber of Seville, Joan’s the rich and elegant ward of a strict guardian. When Figaro, the noisy barber, butts into her love life, all fun breaks loose!

Episode 02

Donizetti's The Daughter of the Regiment

Apr 16, 1972 · 28 min

As Marie, found as an infant on the battlefield and adopted by a whole regiment of adoring fathers, Joan falls in love with the brave Tonio.

Episode 03

Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor

Feb 11, 1973 · 28 min

As Lucy in Lucia, betrayed by her own brother, Sutherland’s a tragic heroine indeed!

Episode 04

Offenbach's La Perichole

Feb 18, 1973 · 28 min

As the title character in La Perichole, Joan displays her lively flair for comedy as well as her amazing vocal abilities.

Episode 05

Verdi's La Traviata

Apr 22, 1973 · 28 min

As Violetta in La Traviata, Sutherland’s a beautiful Paris courtesan in love with a penniless young man.

Episode 06

Gounod's Faust

Apr 29, 1973 · 28 min

As Marguerite in Faust, Sutherland loves a man who has sold his soul to the devil for youth and pleasure.

Episode 07

Verdi's Rigoletto

Dec 9, 1973 · 28 min

In Rigoletto as Gilda, she is in love with the flirtatious and corrupt Duke of Mantua to the despair of her father, the court jester.

Episode 08

Thomas's Mignon

Dec 16, 1973 · 28 min

In the comic opera Mignon, Joan portrays the exuberant Philine, whose affections are much sought after.