2K views · 81 reactions | ON THIS DAY: Dame Joan Sutherland bids farewell to the stage. A historic gala performance of Les Huguenots, starring one of the world's greatest singers, was filmed live at the Sydney Opera House 30 years ago today. It is now available to stream in full: https://bit.ly/30bR8gP | Opera Australia | Facebook

Enjoy this rare look behind the doors of the Joan Sutherland Theatre, before the space becomes alive with the activities and performances of the day. As part of our Decade of Renewal, important upgrades have been made to the accessibility of the Joan Sutherland Theatre, to ensure that the Sydney Opera House truly is a place for everyone. In this video you’ll see our new level passageway, providing an accessible path of travel from the Southern to the Northern Foyer. A new lift connects all level

863 reactions · 70 shares | In 1990 Dame Joan Sutherland, one of the greatest opera singers of all time, bid farewell to the stage with a glorious performance of Meyerbeer’s tragic story, Les Huguenots alongside an all-star cast of Australian singers, and conducted by Richard Bonynge. ✨️ Stream the full performance now as part of our 50/50 digital season - available now: https://soh.online/stream-5050_joan-sutherland_oa_les-huguenots | Sydney Opera House | Facebook