Sutherland was often paired with the great soloists of the golden age of the 1960s, 70s and 80s, appearing with the likes of Luciano Pavarotti on stage and in best-selling recordings. Dubbed the ...

Verdi, on the other hand — his beard was an ungroomed mess.

Outgoing chairman of the Italian Opera Foundation Nick Scali, says that in 2016 the Foundation plans to offer two scholarships at the yearly competition for young Australian opera singers.