Finito! – Joyce DiDonato

I have not one more iota of energy, so this will be short – but so very sweet! These past five days have been some of the most satisfying, glorious and electrifying musical experiences of my life. A million grazie’s to the incredible Orchestra of Santa Cecilia, to the fabulous Santa Cecilia Chorus, to their banda, to all the technicians, to the lovely people of Virgin Classics for putting together such a fabulous team, and to the indefatigable Maestro Edoardo Muller. Wow.

I will truly never, ever forget this week.

Bring that innocent, childlike sense of wonder to your craft, and do whatever you need to find that truth again. It will continually teach you how to be present, how to be alive, and how to let go. Therein lies not only your artistic freedom, but your personal freedom as well!