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“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.”

Quote by Joan Sutherland

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Joan Sutherland

Joan Sutherland was a renowned dramatic coloratura soprano, known for her unique voice and exquisite singing skills. Born on November 7, 1926, she passed away on October 10, 2010. Sutherland became a star on the opera stage in the mid-20th century, representing the pinnacle of coloratura sopranos. more

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