“The fire you have to walk through will be one of the greatest strengths you have.” - Joyce DiDonato
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- 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.
This woman is absolutely sensational - as an engaged citizen and as a perpetual student of her craft. Phenomenal.
And excellent interviewer who asks interesting questions and who lets the artist do the talking.
Incredibly honest interview- mandatory viewing for aspiring musicians!
Thanks for watching, Kym Corridan!
She's such a lovely human being. I just love her. She is so soft-spoken, intelligent, authentic, measured. A pleasure to listen to even when she's talking.
I belong to the people who have never seen her live but have devoured her videos. I think this is the good side of social media, a well of information, of instruction, of self-improvement available to all.
As an amateur baritone and opera nerd I've learned from her master classes (some are available here) and enjoyed her singing.
My dream would be that of taking at least a few lesson from her even if I'm certainly not on a par with the very fine students she has in her mc.
As a person who has studied singing for many years, i know the truth of what Joyce says. It is very true; we are all not meant to be top level, or even secondary level artists. I have struggled with this for years. There are so many disappointments and heartaches to have a "career". There is too much else in the world, and life is short!
I really appreciate this sincere, intelligent interview with a great artist.
What do you mean by that? Shouldn't everyone strive to become the best?
Life is not short, its the longest thing anybody will ever do!!!
@@liloruf2838 Unfortunately it is easier said than done. I went to the best academy in my County to study classical singing and sang in top Opera theaters in Europe starting as a child. However, to break through into a so called 'professional' career you need a lot of money as an adult. For auditions, traveling, practicing, rehearsals etc. So, unless you are wealthy, it is almost impossible to 'reach the top'.
@@thaliarice3891 Yep, my mother used to pay £150/h for a professor for me to have a chance to end up in one of the best academies in London. I gave up purely because of financial reasons. It is simply impossible to achieve a career in classical singing nowadays if you are not someone with a strong financial background.
@@thaliarice3891 It's all I wanted to do all my life by the way, having studied classical music, theory etc. since the age of 6. My story is sad indeed.
I always wanted to be an opera singer...since I was 6 years old. I think I chose not to because of what she talks about in this interview. It is so rigid and there is no room to “feel”. My guidance counselor in high school also laughed at me when I said it. That changed my entire path. Never thought I was good enough. Kicking myself now. 😔 I am still singing and learning. You cannot change who you are and what you are passionate about.
So are you into it or not,?
She is just so natural and unpretentious.....apart from everything else ofcourse
I really want to hear her perform! God bless you, dear sister
I love this lady.... ❤️❤️❤️❤️ so artistically intelligent...hearing her interview helps me become smarter with my art making
Thank you
From Melbourne Australia:-)
This is so wonderful and encouraging. Thank you Joyce! Those comments can do such damage to so many of us! I was told at age 18 that it's too late for me to become an opera singer. 18! I had to face a major health crisis at 32 to allow myself, no, force myself to start singing again. First time on the stage singing arias with orchestra? I was 45!
WOW! I am 32. and just reconnected with voice teacher. I feel so late, and old..... But I need to.....put simply ...be me. Thank you so much for sharing your comment. It truly helps me.
@@kailyjamessokame.6028 32 is NOT old. I wish i had my teacher. He died years ago, and we can't find another, my hub. and I. Good luck. Your 30's and 40s can be the prime for your voice.
@singyourselfwell Wow told at 18 that it was “too late” to become an opera singer!?, I Started singing when I was 18 and only Started Working my voice up to sort of singing opera in the last year or 2 and my 40th birthday is next month and as I’ve been practicing I’m getting better and better at holding notes and with my vocal range and it’s actually happening without ever having formal vocal training believe it or not. Maybe I’m doing something(s) wrong but my voice seems to be managing.
@@brookemartin6101 good for you!! As long as it feels effortless, especially in your throat. Learning to support my voice from below, from the power chakra area was and is crucial for me. Enjoy!!
What a great interview! I love the way Mr. Bognar expresses himself with kindness and humility towards his guests and has always researched thoroughly their lives in order to present them with intricate questions. That being said, it's enjoyable to see DiDonato struggle to answer the difficult questions about how it is to be on stage and how she balances between technique and meaning in her performances. She is definitely a top artist and a wonderful person. All in all this is one enjoyable and inspiring interview. I couldn't tell how 40 minutes passed!
Every young musician should hear and see this. True and honnest words, from a wonderful person and musician.
living in the southern hemisphere I have never seen Joyce DiDonato, so I feel very lucky to live in the digital age. it was great to hear from such a citizen of the world as well as beautiful singer. she brings joy and energy to performance and lately I see more passion too and suffering with roles like Agrippina and Dido .Zoltan your conversational technique is unsurpassed. you really draw people into a reflective mindset .
Thanks for watching and commenting, Jennifer Dyster!
I had already seen this interview. I recently met Joyce DiDonato personally and when I heard her again here, I can only confirm how wonderful she is as a person and an artist. Her empathy and sensitivity make you feel that special "tune" that goes beyond the stage. Congratulations also to the interviewer, another great artist, no doubt!
This is just the most beautiful woman I have heard from re: music world today. Thank you so very much for sharing this!
Thanks so much for watching, Angel TO!
"You have nothing to say as an artist."
That comment can only come from something that has no soul . Someone who has become completely formulaic in their assumptions of what an art form is supposed to be.
One of the best interviews!! I really enjoyed. Thank you for your work, it is really inspiring...
violin0 can’t agree more. Profoundly and lively. Really enjoyed it. Thanks lot to both of them.
Joyce is one of the people I admire the most. Her deep compassion for the suffering of mankind and longing for harmony is inspirational. I was hanging on every word while she described her deepest feelings about her life and career. As an opera singer she is astonishing. Her teaching online and advice about being true to yourself have helped me so much in my attempts to sing with love. Thank you dear Joyce.
We agree! Thanks for watching, Elizabeth Fletcher!
Find things from within yourself - one of the most meaningful interviews. Thank you!
Back in 1978 I listened to the bassonist of the National Symphony talking about the multitudes who loved music and thought they wanted to make it their profession. "For every opening in the orchestra, there are 100 applicants. Most are not going to realize their dream." Imagine how many more people there are now, inspired to pursue a music career in an era of reduced resources and available opportunities. Ya gotta really be special and committed. Good luck to you all!
What A lovely interview. Zsolt and Joyce just made friendship bloom on camera. The most thoughtful questions got the most thoughtful answers. Thank you for this wonderful, intimate experience.
What a splendid human being she is! Many thanks for this deep interview.
When the interview asks Joyce "Were you always a resilient person" Joyce pauses and seems to get reflective and a little emotional. Interesting. I wonder what caused the slightly emotional response.
This is a remarkable person. Totally inspiring and captivating.
I saw Joyce DiDonato sing Elena in La Donna Di Lago at the Santa Fe Opera. I was so mesmerized by her aria in the third act that I still cry whenever I think of it. She is a gift to the world.
Aside from being a superlative performer of a wide variety of opera... much like Frederica von Stade, Joyce DiDonato is sincere, humble, engaged, compassionate, generous and self-aware. It's no wonder why she is so beloved by her fans and other singers. She is a treasure.
May I Please Save this video to my FAVORITES collection?.
The interviewer ist really sweet.
A wonderful interview as always, dealing with the difficult questions of artistic development and, in this case, the artist's balance between aesthetic devotion and social engagement. Zsolt Bognár is quickly becoming one of my favourite interviewers (regardless of the field) - a model of a well researched, conversational approach to interviews that moderates a good pace and shift of tone and topic. Thank you!
Agree. Brilliant interviewer.
Joyce is a gem to the world. Immediately when I heard she did Dido's Lament (one of my top favourite arias of all time) at the Stonewall Inn, especially as a gay man, brought me to tears because of the sheer beauty of the aria from a purely musical perspective, but also from a standpoint of what the message of the aria is. Her sheer humanity and kind of anti-diva personality is something purely unmatched. She is not only down to earth, but her expression, and her many messages given throughout this interview solidify her as a pure gem and treasure not only to classical music, but to the whole world. Thank you so much for this interview!!!
PS: My Mother was told by the great Dame Eva Turner "you will never be a singer...you will have to scrub floors for a living". It is moments like this that show you what you are truly made of.
Love this woman so much! Thank you for this great interview :)
I like Joyce Didonato, she such a warm person.
What an extraordinary woman! Joyce is beautiful inside and out, and has a truly gorgeous voice.
The BEST art can do - to be encouraging, to offer a chance to regain courage, the courage to live, to live and love life. To breathe.
I just love her!!!, from Costa Rica
Close your eyes... this is Paul Giamatti interviewing JDD :)
PS: great interview indeed !
She isa phenomenon ! For her tokeep growing and to reinvent yourself at 28in the very confining place of classical music . Breaking away ! Life itself .I'm a pianist but Ifollow her classes religiously .Eachone a mini-bible giving truths about life worth watching over and over . " Look at oneself " "Know thyself " I'm 54 and stilllearning ! Doing is not thinking is not immediate being . A GREAT TEACHER ! GROUNDED !
Even beyond her shimmering, glimmering voice, is her heart of sincerity
Breath of fresh air are her words. Spoken or sung... THANK YOU.
Thanks for watching, Ta Fernz!
Thank you for watching!
Best description of how artistic performance cannot be divorced from personal experience and political conviction.
She is sso genuine & sincere... down to earth artist ever. Only Joyce Didonato can do this. Brava! Thank you so much! #BeautifulWoman #SuchInspiration #PowerfulWoman
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your have to have faith in your own talent and artistic vision
First of the “Living...” videos I’ve seen. Thanks so much to the producers. Thanks Ms DiDonato for fully living your life and sharing with us.
I love this honesty and wisdom of Hers, thank you so much for this interview! It could teach everyone in any profession so much about living a clear, determined and passionate life full of vibrant energy. Thank you, Joyce, for being YOU on all these levels of depth and experience! 🙏🏻
Thanks for watching, Mantradevi - Klarheit & Sinn!
@@LivingtheClassicalLife Oh, thank YOU for your beautiful and so inspiring work. 🙏🏻🙏🏻 I am really grateful for it.
Do we know who this person? One of the judges at the Wigmore Hall competition I bet.
Doesn't matter. Ms. DiDonato says only a little bit later that he was absolutely right, and figuring out what he meant by that is what turned her around so she could go further. In other words, whomever that musician was, they were very canny about young artists, what they have, don't have, and what they need.
So wise and warm and spontaneous and clever and natural and human.. Now I love you more! :-)
What a wonderful great woman she is! Thank you, Joyce Didonato 💙💖
Love her!!!!!
Maybe that critic was saying: how could someone from Kansas City be a major artist? If so, that was really a prejudiced remark.
Love this woman
quando cadi da cavallo devi subito risalire in groppa
Bless you, dear Joyce! The gift of rejection... :) every artist must dig
deep to uncover and distill true motives. If this process provokes us
to question everything we think we know about ourselves and the world,
so be it. This introspection will be transformative and healing...
A wonderful human being, that is all what matters !!
Sounds like something Richard Best would tell a young singer. Beyond blunt, but harshly honest.
She's a lovely person...but how is it possible that the "prominent musical figure" told her that she had nothing to offer as an artist...and who would say something as cruel as that to anyone?
I love how she sums up being from the Midwest! She nails it. I'm also from the Midwest & we tend to remain calm when the rest of the country is losing their collective minds over minutia. I'm also a singer, but because I started so late (in my mid to late 20s) was told I was too old to have an opera career. I was fine with that because I already had a career as an RN. I currently have 2 regular church gigs, & have sung countless weddings, funerals & church solos, etc., in my town. I get to sing without all the stress of the incredibly competitive world of opera. Win-win. I would LOVE to have her work with me though as I feel like she could take me to a whole new level. I love her energy & method of teaching. If I could only have 30 Minutes of her time... Or an hour! Lol (I wish!)
@@LivingtheClassicalLife I often wonder that myself! There's the stress of "the next gig," as well as the stress of performing at the next gig. My greatest stress is NOT getting sick. As a Healthcare provider, I'm always around sick people! Then there are the pre-performance nerves! Add to that the stress of such a competitive business! Ugh!
Much easier to be the audience! 😂
@@LivingtheClassicalLife Well, you do a phenomenal job! I believe we should use the gifts God gave us to the best of our ability. Can't go wrong with that! 😁
Thank you for sharing, Laura. I identify with your story and passion for singing. Nothing will keeps us down! I will continue to sing until I have no breath! Thank you for what you do as a nurse. Interesting, I too, have pursued a career in the medical field as an editor.
I just discovered you and I am inspired. You make it so real . Thanks .
I have been watching the nightly streams of archived performances at The Met with my 14 year old daughter who now adores opera as a result. Tonight we were watching Cendrillion (again) when our connection failed, so we found this engaging conversation with Joyce DiDonato whose work we have so enjoyed. Not only was it a pleasure to learn who Joyce D. is as a person but I was truly inspired by her descriptions of how she rides the crest of the wave of passion, authenticity and mastery to create experiences for her audience that shift them to a new emotional place. A skillful and intimate interview. Bravo. (Not the south pole but we live at the Mexico/Guatemala border)
Thanks for watching and sharing your experience,, Tamara Brennan!
I've learnt so much from listening to this interview. Thank you x
Beautiful interview with a great artist!
Thanks for watching, 1 trschaefer!
I adore Mozart's Don Giovanni . Alas, I cannot Sing. Although this lovely artistic lady , Joyce Didinato truly pushes me to practice my art of pianoforte . Puccini is divine. Thank you God and Joyce Didinato. Tony Amore STOKE ON TRENT England.
"pianoforte"? Who says that? LOL
Um dia ainda vo cantar COM ELA!!!!
She is amazing! Great inspiration to singers in all genres!
Fabulous woman, fabulous voice!
I find her so boring to listen to.I too find that she has very little to say.
She brought me to tears
Thanks for watching, Emily Faith!
Thank you for watching!
Simply wonderful.
Madame Extraordinaire.... Authentic.
I love this show!! Thank you.
I have no words to express my emotions! What a wonderful interview, and an amazing guest
We're glad you enjoyed it, marcela bezanilla! Thanks for watching!
I love Joyce!
Great interview!
I love Joyce di Donato ❤️❤️💖💚She is such an excellent teacher! Thank You ❤️💓💗
Thanks for watching, Ishtar Grande!
@@LivingtheClassicalLife thank You for your great work 👍🎼
Thank you so much for this amazingly important and inspiring dialogue!
♥️ from Siberia,Russia
Thanks so much for watching, Yana Mamonova! Great to know that LTCL is getting as far as Siberia!
Thank you for watching! Wow--Siberia--thank you!
Really inspiring
Her words are GOLD!
Wow.
Thank you!
Delightful 🌟! Thank you🌟’s much! I got such a kick out of hearing about Joyce🌟’s letter to Ronald🌟Reagan for peace! - I did the same thing -after he was first elected, but before he took office. I sent it from Piedmont, California, c/o Postmaster, Bel Air, CA, (typed in blue ink) & it never came back! 🙏🕊✨I just hope they have it at the RR Library! We each do what we can, ✨& soon the world will have peace ✨🌎🌍🌏✨🌟🕊💛🌟✨
Thank you
I am serious here. I have nothing but complete love and respect for this lady. She is amazing!!!!
Joyce, I will "re-mem-ber you, when darkness shades me". Words fail but, Music be the food of Love, so play on. 😘
Incredible woman!!! With unstucked soul!!!
I’m glad I’ve come across this video...as a young aspiring opera singer, I can say I’ve got words that I needed to hear
Always magic.
Thank you to the crew and the Host.
From Perth Australia.
Of course I LOVE Joyce, but Mr. Bognar is beautiful.
Another brilliant interview! So great personality, her fierce is contagious!
every opera almost of Verdi esepcialy delt with a conflict in Italy and the citizens loved and sang his anthems
what a wonderful person Joyce is. great discussion
I attended her concert in Paris last year, she was phenomenal. And she is so humorous, so smart and so compassionate in this interview. So inspiring!
the part i admire and love Joyce D. a lot is her sense of justice and humanity. Thank you
Hi, would it be possible to get French subtitles for this video by any chance? :)
A wonderful interview, thank you.
Who was the person who said that she had nothing to offer?
she's never revealed the name, but it was a powerful person in the classical music world -- an opera director, manager, or whatever. She used it to make herself better!
Even if that person had been right, it's such a horrible thing to say to someone!
@@willemboone7912 if it's true, it's true
Who and what is she referring to at the beginning? The prominent artist in London who said she had nothing to offer the world as an artist?
This is a generous interview! Thank you!
What a wonderful way of dealing with stuff. I love her.
OMG I love her so much, this interview makes my eyes wet so many times...
What a wonderful interview in every way.
Brava Joyce DiDonato ❤❤❤
Fantastic and inspiring interview!