Comments for Joyce DiDonato

Comment on Meet Gabriel, the sweetest, scene-stealing Donkey you’ll ever meet. by Harmony Belarmino

Harmony Belarmino — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 08:33:51 +0000

And sweet. I fed them cinnamon rolls and brushed them. When we parted, I was rewarded with a couple of good hee-haws.

Comment on Cancellation of European Ariodante Tour by Chris

Chris — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 03:47:02 +0000

My best wishes too for a speedy recovery. Don’t overdo it, Joyce, take care of your marvelous voice and your health.

Comment on Cancellation of European Ariodante Tour by Katy Marriott

Katy Marriott — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 21:27:21 +0000

Get well soon! All best wishes, Katy x

Comment on Cancellation of European Ariodante Tour by Raisa

Raisa — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 21:38:59 +0000

Dear Joyce,
Wishing you a speedy and easy recovery.
God bless you.

Comment on Cancellation of European Ariodante Tour by Pepita

Pepita — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:59:13 +0000

I do believe this decision was not easy to take. However, first : Health !!
So, i’ll continue to hear your recordings waiting for your next performance in a small city in France !
wish you all the best.

Comment on Cancellation of European Ariodante Tour by John Kenneth Adams

John Kenneth Adams — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:20:57 +0000

Hello Joyce, Just tuned in to the news. Look forward to your return soon. I listened to the Berlioz live from London…a beautiful, sensitive performance! Best, as ever. John Adams

Comment on Cancellation of European Ariodante Tour by Gunnar Liljas

Gunnar Liljas — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:20:43 +0000

I must admit that my heart got bruised by the fall it took when I heard these news. The concert in Amsterdam was something I had looked forward to for months, and I didn’t find this out until I arrived at the hotel (I’m from Sweden).

The concert ended a couple of hours ago, and while I initially found Sarah Connolly’s interpretation to be warm and strong, I also found myself longing a bit for Joyce’s passion and almost flirtatious style (as heard on the recording). But then came the “Cieca notte” aria, and Sarah’s somewhat deeper mezzo and beautiful interpretation was pure magic. That aria alone was worth the entire trip and taking three days off from work!

And the rest of the ensemble was of course stunning as well, not least Marie-Nicole Lemieux, who put the audience into a “applaud all the time” mode! A bit mood disrupting at times, but hey, it was heartfelt!

That said, I still sooo want to see and hear Joyce live. As soon as possible! Sweden perhaps?

Comment on Cancellation of European Ariodante Tour by barocchista

barocchista — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:23:21 +0000

I was really sorry to hear of the cancellation, as I’d looked forward for months to last night’s Madrid performance.
For a little over three hours, Sarah Connolly helped us to forget that Joyce wasn’t there, which is perhaps the very best service she could give to Joyce, to the rest of the team, to Handel, and to us.
Hoping that your problems are resolved quickly and completely, and that you’ll be back soon!

Comment on Cancellation of European Ariodante Tour by Fan in Paris

Fan in Paris — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 15:35:53 +0000

8 concerts (3 1/2 hours of opera) in 13 days while traveling around Europe. It must be exhausting for all involved. If its not the right time for you Joyce it’s a wise decision to cancel. We need you in good shape!! Keep well, we love you!

Comment on Cancellation of European Ariodante Tour by Wolfgang

Wolfgang — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 19:12:51 +0000

Dear Joyce, so very sorry to hear this. I sincerely hope this is nothing serious and that you will be well very soon. Take good care! Best wishes Wolfgang