“The fire you have to walk through will be one of the greatest strengths you have.” - Joyce DiDonato

Living the Classical Life: Episode 55 Two-time Grammy Award winner Joyce DiDonato has been proclaimed “perhaps the most potent female singer of her generation." Her many other honors include the Gramophone Artist of the Year and Recital of the Year awards. In this portrait, she recounts the trajectory of her musical and life journey that began with a prominent figure telling her she had nothing to offer as an artist-- and developed into one of the most important musicians on the stages today.

Joyce DiDonato Master Class | Sunday, April 19, 2026
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Joyce DiDonato Master Class | Sunday, April 19, 2026

The Physiology of Opera Singers | Sheri Greenawald | Talks at Google
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The Physiology of Opera Singers | Sheri Greenawald | Talks at Google

"Let’s not forget:  life is more important than a concert." - Anne-Sophie Mutter
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"Let’s not forget: life is more important than a concert." - Anne-Sophie Mutter

Joyce DiDonato Master Class, January 25, 2013: Q&A with Joyce DiDonato
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Joyce DiDonato Master Class, January 25, 2013: Q&A with Joyce DiDonato

“If you go for fame, you have a problem.” - Vladimir Ashkenazy
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“If you go for fame, you have a problem.” - Vladimir Ashkenazy

New York icon Fran Lebowitz says Trump has 'nothing but flaws' | 7.30
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New York icon Fran Lebowitz says Trump has 'nothing but flaws' | 7.30

In conversation with Dame Janet Baker : the full interview
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In conversation with Dame Janet Baker : the full interview

Joyce DiDonato Master Class 2015: Handel’s “Piangerò la sorte mia” from Giulio Cesare
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Joyce DiDonato Master Class 2015: Handel’s “Piangerò la sorte mia” from Giulio Cesare

"You do get better at even the things you're terrible at, if you practice." - Lisette Oropesa
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"You do get better at even the things you're terrible at, if you practice." - Lisette Oropesa

Why Leonardo was a saboteur, Gutenberg went broke, and Florence was weird – Ada Palmer
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Why Leonardo was a saboteur, Gutenberg went broke, and Florence was weird – Ada Palmer

How to sing opera with Joyce DiDonato - Royal Opera Masterclass
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How to sing opera with Joyce DiDonato - Royal Opera Masterclass

Joyce DiDonato, Visiting Professor Voice & Classical Music, Oxford University 2024. In Conversation
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Joyce DiDonato, Visiting Professor Voice & Classical Music, Oxford University 2024. In Conversation

Joyce DiDonato Master Class 2015: Donizetti’s “Regnava nel silenzio” from Lucia di Lammermoor
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Joyce DiDonato Master Class 2015: Donizetti’s “Regnava nel silenzio” from Lucia di Lammermoor

Yuja Wang - Living the Classical Life:  Episode 14
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Yuja Wang - Living the Classical Life: Episode 14

Masterclass with Joyce DiDonato | NZSO #JoyceDiDonato #Opera #Masterclass
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Masterclass with Joyce DiDonato | NZSO #JoyceDiDonato #Opera #Masterclass

Hannah Ludwig 2016 Master Class with Renée Fleming
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Hannah Ludwig 2016 Master Class with Renée Fleming

“We are showcasing the beauty of imperfection.” - Nadine Sierra
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“We are showcasing the beauty of imperfection.” - Nadine Sierra

Joyce DiDonato Master Class January 2016: Puccini’s “Donde lieta usci” from La bohème
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Joyce DiDonato Master Class January 2016: Puccini’s “Donde lieta usci” from La bohème

Breath "Support"
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Breath "Support"

HD Part 1 - Cardiff Singer of the World Masterclass 1995 - Joan Sutherland, I. Cotrubas & T. Krause
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HD Part 1 - Cardiff Singer of the World Masterclass 1995 - Joan Sutherland, I. Cotrubas & T. Krause