Joan Sutherland - Le Papillon et la Fleur - Fauré

[CaptFitzbattleaxe]

Sweet collection of pictures. :D

And typically fabulous singing from Dame Joan. What year was this? Sounds ~1969 as far as I can tell. It also sounds like a studio recording, but I don't remember this piece being featured on anything she recorded with Decca.

[IlGattonero13]

Such a playful and expressive rendition. Her high notes ring with overtones like no one else's!

[choirfreak26]

Beautiful. Rest in peace Dame Joan ♥

[copperleaves]

Dame Joan was often difficult to understand even when she was singing in English but it never seemed to matter because the voice itself was so magnificently nimble, clear and powerful that it overwhelmed listeners with its sheer beauty. I saw her sing many times and she was always thrilling. She is much missed and fondly remembered by her fans and admirers everywhere. Thanks for posting!

[MisSty2589]

Love it :)