Pavarotti and Sutherland in La Traviata (Australia, 1965)

Two rare excerpts of La Traviata from the famous Australia tour, in 1965, that marked the establishment of the legendary Opera couple Joan Sutherland-Luciano Pavarotti and his definitive ascension as an opera star.

This is a tribute to Pavarotti's generous personality and great artistry on the sad occasion of his death. From now on this video is also a tribute to Joan Sutherland, one of the most legendary singers ever and perhaps the most consistently great singer of the past century. Also take this beautiful and historic interpretation as a perfect reminder of what artists can achieve when they there is true confidence and friendship between them

LUCIANO PAVAROTTI (1935-2007) and DAME JOAN SUTHERLAND (1926-2010)
Rest in Peace!

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Music

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• pavarotti
• sutherland
• traviata
• verdi

[Alleeexoscm]

Hola, una observación. Casi desde el estreno por Verdi, esta Ópera fue un exito, pero fue opacada por la mania de coloratura de finales del siglo XIX. A decir verdad, fue Maria Callas quién activamente trajó de regreso como debían ser y con algo más, a estas grandes óperas.

Aunque sin duda, tanto Maria Callas como la gran Joan Sutherland fueron los pilares de la interpretación moderna, así como el gusto reestablecido por dicha obra maestra de Giuseppe Verdi.

[Homoclassicus]

Fico feliz em ver que você se lembra de Joan Sutheland como uma das cantoras que ativamente resgataram o modelo correto nas óperas do Bel Canto e do jovem Verdi. Após Callas, definitivamente a mais talentosa contribuidora para essa mudança, mas também depois de Sutherland e outras (Gencer principalmente), Lucia, Violetta e tantas heroínas se tornaram bem mais desafiadoras e interessantes. Espero que consiga entender meu português. :-)

[IKatchSkams]

Pavarotti studied under the very best. He learned his breathing techniques under her. She showed him "control"...to be able to sing multiple engagements in a short period of time...something he could not do before he partnered with her. What a fabulous time of his then young life...They were fabulous together!

Thank you for sharing this video.

[Iguessedwho1]

@bjornthesinger

Joan came to a concert in Atlanta once, and brought out her music stand and sang from the music. Didn't see her face much. Guess she has a memory problem. 

[The33eat]

@Alleeexoscm No estoy de acuerdo con tu comentario. Creo que a Callas se le atribuyen cosas que no se deberia. Te invito a que escuches a Magda Olivero para que saques tus propias conclusiones.

[juniaprocopio]

Loved.

[Labratoria]

@JuanitaNadie Of course not! :D

[MrPharaoh62]

The duo is absolutely splendid! Thank you for sharing these recordings!

[angela44ize]

Alfredo...La Traviata...Timeless Love...Sutherland & Pavarotti, Legendary Opera Stars!

[marchesano]

They were in such spectacular voice. However, the stage floor mike picking up the prompter is hilarious. Such was the case when broadcasts had to picked up since there weren't microphones all over the stage and house!

[kippmdawson]

Thank you thank you thank you for making this magic (and history) available to us!