‘Greatest colouratura’ Sutherland passes away

JOAN SUTHERLAND, one of the 20th Century’s greatest opera singers, has died aged 83.

‘Greatest colouratura’ Sutherland passes away

The Australian-born soprano, who retired 20 years ago, died at her home in Switzerland yesterday, her family said.

She was acclaimed across the world for the wide range of roles she took on during a career that spanned four decades.

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