"Normally when I interview musicians, I manage to keep my inner fan well under control. Not with Sutherland. She was the nicest and most straightforward person you could ever imagine meeting. I even asked her for an autograph. I think she was the best bel canto soprano I'll ever hear: the vocal phenomenon of the post-war era indeed (as Lord Harewood had pronounced). And of plenty of others besides." Martin Kettle to the 'The Guardian', 2010. • #Portrait #Quotes #Opera #ClassicalMusic #BelCanto #Baroque #OperaSinger #InstaOpera • #Dramatic #Coloratura #Soprano #Dame #JoanSutherland #LaStupenda #LaStupendissima #Diva #PrimaDonna #Legend • #Composer • #Concert #Recital • #Costume #Stage #OperaHouse • #ROH #LaScala #MetOpera #SydneyOperaHouse • #1960s https://www.instagram.com/p/CfeCL3QO-xW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=