Joan Sutherland presents some of opera's most famous stories in manner accessible to parents and children.
Where to Watch Who's Afraid of Opera? • Season 1
8 Episodes
Rossini's The Barber of Seville
E1
Rossini's The Barber of SevilleAs 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!
Donizetti's The Daughter of the Regiment
E2
Donizetti's The Daughter of the RegimentAs 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.
Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor
E3
Donizetti's Lucia di LammermoorAs Lucy in Lucia, betrayed by her own brother, Sutherland’s a tragic heroine indeed!
Offenbach's La Perichole
E4
Offenbach's La PericholeAs the title character in La Perichole, Joan displays her lively flair for comedy as well as her amazing vocal abilities.
Verdi's La Traviata
E5
Verdi's La TraviataAs Violetta in La Traviata, Sutherland’s a beautiful Paris courtesan in love with a penniless young man.
Gounod's Faust
E6
Gounod's FaustAs Marguerite in Faust, Sutherland loves a man who has sold his soul to the devil for youth and pleasure.
Verdi's Rigoletto
E7
Verdi's RigolettoIn Rigoletto as Gilda, she is in love with the flirtatious and corrupt Duke of Mantua to the despair of her father, the court jester.
Thomas's Mignon
E8
Thomas's MignonIn the comic opera Mignon, Joan portrays the exuberant Philine, whose affections are much sought after.
