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Famed Soprano Joan Sutherland Dies At 83

By Philip Reeves
Published October 11, 2010 at 3:00 PM EDT
Soprano Joan Sutherland was known as "La Stupenda" for the incredible size and flexibility of her voice.
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Soprano Joan Sutherland was known as "La Stupenda" for the incredible size and flexibility of her voice.

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Philip Reeves
Philip Reeves is an award-winning international correspondent covering South America. Previously, he served as NPR's correspondent covering Pakistan, Afghanistan, and India.
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