Season 1

1. Rossini's The Barber of Seville

1972-04-09 · 28m

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!

2. Donizetti's The Daughter of the Regiment

1972-04-16 · 28m

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.

3. Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor

1973-02-11 · 28m

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

4. Offenbach's La Perichole

1973-02-18 · 28m

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

5. Verdi's La Traviata

1973-04-22 · 28m

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

6. Gounod's Faust

1973-04-29 · 28m

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

7. Verdi's Rigoletto

1973-12-09 · 28m

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.

8. Thomas's Mignon

1973-12-16 · 28m

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