Episode 1
Rossini's The Barber of Seville
Apr 9, 1972
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 2
Donizetti's The Daughter of the Regiment
Apr 16, 1972
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 3
Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor
Feb 11, 1973
As Lucy in Lucia, betrayed by her own brother, Sutherland’s a tragic heroine indeed!
Episode 4
Offenbach's La Perichole
Feb 18, 1973
As the title character in La Perichole, Joan displays her lively flair for comedy as well as her amazing vocal abilities.
Episode 5
Verdi's La Traviata
Apr 22, 1973
As Violetta in La Traviata, Sutherland’s a beautiful Paris courtesan in love with a penniless young man.
Episode 6
Gounod's Faust
Apr 29, 1973
As Marguerite in Faust, Sutherland loves a man who has sold his soul to the devil for youth and pleasure.
Episode 7
Verdi's Rigoletto
Dec 9, 1973
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 8
Thomas's Mignon
Dec 16, 1973
In the comic opera Mignon, Joan portrays the exuberant Philine, whose affections are much sought after.
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