Aired: 4/9/1972
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!
Aired: 4/16/1972
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.
Aired: 2/11/1973
As Lucy in Lucia, betrayed by her own brother, Sutherland’s a tragic heroine indeed!
Aired: 2/18/1973
As the title character in La Perichole, Joan displays her lively flair for comedy as well as her amazing vocal abilities.
Aired: 4/22/1973
As Violetta in La Traviata, Sutherland’s a beautiful Paris courtesan in love with a penniless young man.
Aired: 4/29/1973
As Marguerite in Faust, Sutherland loves a man who has sold his soul to the devil for youth and pleasure.
Aired: 12/9/1973
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.
Aired: 12/16/1973
In the comic opera Mignon, Joan portrays the exuberant Philine, whose affections are much sought after.
