Joan Sutherland
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She was called La Stupenda — and the world agreed. Dame Joan Sutherland stands as one of the most celebrated operatic sopranos of the twentieth century, a towering figure whose voice redefined the possibilities of bel canto and restored forgotten masterworks to the international stage. In this authoritative biography, Norma Major chronicles the remarkable life of the Australian-born diva, from her early years in Sydney to her triumphant ascent through the great opera houses of Europe and beyond, painting a vivid portrait of a woman whose artistry was matched only by her determination. Major writes with warmth and precision, drawing on extensive research and the unique privilege of an introduction penned by Sutherland herself, lending the text an intimacy rarely found in biographical works. The narrative illuminates not only the technical mastery behind that extraordinary voice, but also the personal sacrifices, the guiding hand of conductor and husband Richard Bonynge, and the cultural forces that shaped a legend. For lovers of opera, music history, and the story of an incomparable life lived at the highest register, this biography leaves one question ringing in the air: how does a voice become immortal?
Author: Norma Major
Format: Hardback
Published: 1987, Macdonald Queen Anne Press
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Secondhand book: generally 'Very Good' to 'Excellent'. These are books which may have some slight wear and tear or sun fading on the edges. There may be an inscription at the front.
She was called La Stupenda — and the world agreed. Dame Joan Sutherland stands as one of the most celebrated operatic sopranos of the twentieth century, a towering figure whose voice redefined the possibilities of bel canto and restored forgotten masterworks to the international stage. In this authoritative biography, Norma Major chronicles the remarkable life of the Australian-born diva, from her early years in Sydney to her triumphant ascent through the great opera houses of Europe and beyond, painting a vivid portrait of a woman whose artistry was matched only by her determination. Major writes with warmth and precision, drawing on extensive research and the unique privilege of an introduction penned by Sutherland herself, lending the text an intimacy rarely found in biographical works. The narrative illuminates not only the technical mastery behind that extraordinary voice, but also the personal sacrifices, the guiding hand of conductor and husband Richard Bonynge, and the cultural forces that shaped a legend. For lovers of opera, music history, and the story of an incomparable life lived at the highest register, this biography leaves one question ringing in the air: how does a voice become immortal?