Who's Afraid of Opera?

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!

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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