Joan Sutherland quotes

Joan Sutherland was an Australian opera singer renowned for her powerful and agile soprano voice. Nicknamed "La Stupenda," she was celebrated for her interpretations of bel canto roles by composers such as Donizetti, Bellini, and Rossini. She remains one of the greatest sopranos in operatic history and an inspiration to generations of singers. Here are 6 of her quotes:

You can listen to what everybody says, but the fact remains that you've got to get out there and do the thing yourself.

Joan Sutherland

I'm very happy to sing whatever I'm singing. I've always enjoyed any role I've been given at a certain time. They've all been favourites, they've all been wonderful pieces to play.

Joan Sutherland

I don't sing for anybody. I wouldn't sing for the Queen dear.

Joan Sutherland

I'm somewhat horrified because I don't think the young people today even know what history is. Some of them don't even study History at school anymore or Geography and they don't know where one place is from another.

Joan Sutherland

I wasn't actually trained by my mother, she said she never taught me but she was a great singer herself and I can't remember when I didn't listen to her sing and imitate her.

Joan Sutherland