Joan Sutherland final appearance in an opera, Sydney 1990

[bellini7verdi]

QUE SABRA LA POBRE DESSAY.........COMO PARA DECIR NI TAN SIQUIERA UN COMENTARIO.........ELLA QUE TODA SU VIDA HA DESEADO SER LO QUE NUNCA JAMAS PODRA SER..........UNA JOAN SUTHERLNAD........JAJAJAJAJAJA­JAJAJAJAJA.......EL ENDIOSAMIENTO...ES SOLO PARA LAS QUE SON LEYENDAS.....Y ESE ENDIOSAMIENTO SOLO LAS HACE HUMILDES........POR ESO CALLAS RESPETO A SUTHERLAND Y VICEVERSA...........LAS DEMAS SON COMADREJAS.......

[mxwhisper]

It is from Meyebeer's "Les Hugenots" performed at the Sydney Opera House in 1990 and Joan Sutherland's final opera before her retirement in that same year.

[ford9125]

What act and scene is this clip from?

[iriisblue]

With a chilling look over her shoulder, wondering what those violent, vengeful Catholics might do, the prima donna assoluta leaves the stage.

[Richiesutherland]

And Natalie Dessay has the effrontery to say that she wasn't an actress! Look at the expression on Joan's face at 1'02". A combination of regal cool, anger, and noble authority. Brilliant, without singing a single note.

[iriisblue]

@Richiesutherland Natalie Dessay belongs on a leash.

[distefano13069609]

You can't judge acting by ONE face

[shantibel]

@Richiesutherland Ignore the chirping of a cricket when you can hear a nightingale sing!

[ChrisStockslager]

Are there any clips on Youtube of Joan singing -- you know, an aria all by herself?

[Drelnis]

Hi Chris!

Check out my new video for Sutherland's last performance she ever sang in public.

(We all know she's secretly training to become a baritone up in Switzerland lol)

[ChrisStockslager]

Just did a few hours ago. Is the one you mentioned before or after this performance, or the one with Pavarotti and her in the green gown?

[Drelnis]

It's the one after this, right on the same evening.

[ChrisStockslager]

Oh. Is it after the one with Pavarotti and the green gown?

[loveluciano1]

Thank you very much, she is beautiful as a queen in this opera, the role really fit her, the queen of the opera.

[modenacon]

This excerpt can guess what a wonderful performance, with Joan Sutherland was overwhelming. She could not sing just fabulous, but also their acting skills were perfect. Thank you!

[Nhlvrnfla]

She is to this day the most wonderfully considerate person........

In our hearts forever.

Brava, Dame Joan. And SO very many thanks.

[OrpheuCe]

God save the queem of the Opera!!!

[tklogan11809]

Very appropriate exit for a queen, the Queen of Opera.

[thiagorego]

Joan Merveilleuse!!!!

[marioegorga]

Hope you get better Dame Joan!! gosh it seems like yesterday of this performances.I was lucky to have been there THAT night.

[SENAFOREVER]

Yes,and like many genius, she's very nice and humble. She deserves eternal glory. Forever bravissima.

[Hako2004]

Brava Joanie. A thousand thank you's would never suffice.

[Jabe88]

Lovely dame Joan!