Joyce DiDonato
Joyce DiDonato is an acclaimed American mezzo-soprano known for her powerful voice and dramatic presence. She has gained recognition for her performances in operas such as 'Carmen' and 'The Barber of Seville.' DiDonato's career is marked by her versatility across various musical genres, and she... Read More
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
The Metropolitan Opera: Dead Man WalkingAmerican composer Jake Heggie’s compelling masterpiece, the most widely performed new opera of the last 20 years, arrives in cinemas... |
Sister Helen Prejean | |
| 2023 |
TheodoraJulia Bullock, Joyce DiDonato and Jakub Jozef Orlinski star in Katie Mitchell’s thrilling new production of Handel’s Theodora in an... |
Irene | |
| 2022 |
The Metropolitan Opera: The HoursRenée Fleming makes her highly anticipated return to the Met in the world-premiere production of Pulitzer Prize–winning composer Kevin Puts’s... |
Virginia Woolf | |
| 2022 |
The Metropolitan Opera: MedeaHaving triumphed at the Met in some of the repertory’s fiercest soprano roles, Sondra Radvanovsky stars as the mythic sorceress... |
Unknown character | |
| 2020 |
Met Stars: Joyce DiDonatoIn mid-March 2020, as the Met made the difficult decision to cancel performances due to the escalating COVID-19 pandemic, mezzo-soprano... |
Unknown character | |
| 2020 |
Metropolitan Opera At Home GalaIn its most ambitious effort yet to bring the joy and artistry of opera to audiences everywhere during the Met’s... |
Self | |
| 2020 |
The Metropolitan Opera: AgrippinaAs the imperious title empress, mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato leads the Met premiere of Handel’s tale of deception and deceit. Harry... |
Agrippina | |
| 2019 |
The Metropolitan Opera: AkhnatenPhilip Glass’ opera “Akhnaten”, premiered in Stuttgart in 1984, forms the third part of the portrait opera trilogy about personalities... |
Self - Host | |
| 2018 |
Massenet: CendrillonThe 2017–18 Live in HD season concluded with an enchanted performance of Cendrillon, Massenet’s glittering operatic adaptation of the Cinderella... |
Lucette/Cendrillon | |
| 2018 |
In War and Peace - Harmony Through MusicRecorded live in June 2017 at the magnificent Liceu Theatre in Barcelona, this DVD is the companion to Joyce DiDonato’s... |
Unknown character | |
| 2018 |
Mister Rogers: It's You I LikeJoin host Michael Keaton to celebrate "Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood," the pioneering children's series that premiered nationally 50 years ago. Celebrities,... |
Self | |
| 2018 | Herself | ||
| 2017 |
The Berliner Philharmoniker’s New Year’s Eve Concert: 2017The annual New Year’s Eve Concert is one of the highlights in the calendar of every classical music fan in... |
Mezzo-soprano | |
| 2017 |
Maria by CallasTold through performances, TV interviews, home movies, family photographs, private letters and unpublished memoirs, the film reveals the essence of... |
Self - Narrator / Voice of María Callas (voice) | |
| 2017 |
The Metropolitan Opera: NormaDeep in a forest where druids and warriors seek revenge against the conquering Romans, Norma is scorned by the Roman... |
Adalgisa | |
| 2017 |
Berlioz: Les TroyensThis release from Erato consists of highlights from the live concert of April 15, 2017 in the city of Strasbourg... |
Dido | |
| 2017 |
Semiramide - Bayerische StaatsoperQueen Semiramide is haunted by the ghosts of her past. Together with her lover Assur, she once murdered her husband... |
Semiramide | |
| 2016 |
The Florence Foster Jenkins StoryFlorence Foster Jenkins is known as "the worst singer of all times" and yet she is a cult figure whose... |
Florence Foster Jenkins | |
| 2016 |
The Metropolitan Opera: Don GiovanniSimon Keenlyside smolders dangerously in the title role of Mozart’s version of the legend of Don Juan, creating a vivid... |
Herself - Host | |
| 2016 |
Massenet: WertherWerther loves Charlotte, but she promised her mother on her deathbed that she would marry Albert. After the marriage Charlotte... |
Charlotte | |
| 2016 |
Bellini: I Capuleti e i MontecchiBellini - i Capuleti e i Montecchi at the Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona |
Romeo | |
| 2015 |
Bellini: I Capuleti e i MontecchiThe story of Romeo and Juliet, who pay for their passion with their lives, has been interpreted in the widest... |
Romeo | |
| 2015 |
Rossini: La Donna del LagoAn all-star cast assembled for the Met’s first-ever performances of Rossini’s romantic retelling of Sir Walter Scott’s epic poem The... |
Elena | |
| 2015 |
Tchaikovsky: Iolanta / Bartók: Bluebeard's CastleValery Gergiev conducts Mariusz Trelinski’s thrilling new production of these rarely heard one-act operas. Anna Netrebko stars as the blind... |
Self - Host | |
| 2014 |
Bizet: CarmenGeorgian mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili gives a dynamic performance as Bizet’s iconic gypsy, the woman who lives by her own rules.... |
Self - Host | |
| 2014 |
I Capuleti e i MontecchiBellini's radiant retelling of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is a beacon in the bel canto tradition. San Francisco Opera's co-production... |
Romeo | |
| 2014 |
The Metropolitan Opera: La CenerentolaRossini’s charming take on the Cinderella story features a brilliant cast, led by bel canto stars Joyce DiDonato in the... |
Angelina | |
| 2013 |
The Metropolitan Opera: Maria StuardaJoyce DiDonato gives a sensational performance as Mary, Queen of Scots, in Donizetti’s bel canto drama, opposite Elza van den... |
Mary Stuart | |
| 2013 |
Berlioz: Les TroyensBerlioz’s epic masterpiece retells the magnificent saga of the aftermath of the Trojan War and the exploits of Aeneas. Rising... |
Self - Host | |
| 2012 |
The Enchanted Island, a Baroque pasticheA contemporary take on the 17th-century genre of the pastiche, this delightful Baroque fantasy brings together some of the greatest... |
Sycorax | |
| 2012 |
Verdi: ErnaniRising Met star Angela Meade is Elvira, the young woman caught between three men: her lover, the nobleman-turned-outlaw Ernani (Marcello... |
Self - Host | |
| 2011 |
Gounod: FaustTenor Jonas Kaufmann is riveting as the title character of Gounod’s popular opera, seen in this Live in HD presentation... |
Self - Host | |
| 2011 |
CendrillonMassenet composed his opera about Cenerentola nearly 80 years after Rossini did his. And if you are looking for the... |
Cendrillon / Lucette | |
| 2011 |
Le comte OryRossini's "Le Comte Ory" tells the story of a libidinous and cunning nobleman who disguises himself first as a hermit... |
Isolier (breeches role) | |
| 2010 | Self (archive footage) | ||
| 2009 |
CenerentolaCenerentola (Joyce DiDonato) is the stepdaughter of Don Magnifico but is treated as a servant in his household. As she... |
Angelina | |
| 2009 |
The Barber of Seville23-year-old Gioachino Rossini completed his masterpiece IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA incredibly quickly – legend has it in just 13 days... |
Rosina | |
| 2009 |
Händel - Der FilmHandel (1685-1759) is the first "pop titan" in history. His hits such as the "Hallelujah", the "Sarabande" or the coronation... |
Francesca Cuzzoni | |
| 2009 |
Gluck: Orfeo ed EuridiceDirector and choreographer Mark Morris’s production of Gluck’s masterpiece updates the immortal story from its ancient Greek roots to the... |
Self - Host | |
| 2008 |
Don GiovanniDON GIOVANNI is one of the timeless classics of all opera. Mozart’s music, and the words of his great collaborator... |
Donna Elvira | |
| 2008 |
Rossini La CenerentolaThis is an excellent version of one of the greatest of all comic operas, featuring superb singing and orchestral playing.... |
Angelina | |
| 2007 |
Rossini: Il Barbiere di SivigliaAudiences went wild for Bartlett Sher’s dynamic production, which found fresh and surprising ways to bring Rossini’s effervescent comedy closer... |
Rosina | |
| 2007 |
Bach in Notre-Dame de Paris - Mass In B MinorJohn Nelson conducting the Ensemble Orchestral de Paris and Accentus Chamber Choir. |
Unknown character | |
| 2004 |
Hercules - HandelWilliam Christie, the master of Baroque music, and stage producer Luc Bondy join forces in Paris to give Handel's masterwork... |
Unknown character | |
| 2002 | Unknown character | ||
| 1971 |
Great PerformancesThe best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse programming portfolio of classical... |
Margaret 'Meg' March | |
| TBA | Herself |
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Got a question about Joyce DiDonato?
Joyce DiDonato is known for her roles in operas such as 'Carmen,' 'The Barber of Seville,' and 'Maria Stuarda.' Her performances have garnered widespread acclaim for their emotional depth.
Yes, Joyce DiDonato has won multiple prestigious awards, including a Grammy Award for Best Classical Solo Vocal Album in 2016 for her album 'In War & Peace.'
Joyce DiDonato's first major performance was in 1999 when she debuted with the Lyric Opera of Chicago in the role of Rosina in 'The Barber of Seville.'
Joyce DiDonato's estimated net worth is approximately $4 million, attributed to her successful career in opera and concert performances.
No, Joyce DiDonato does not have any children. She has focused on her career and advocacy work throughout her life.
Joyce DiDonato grew up in Prairie Village, Kansas, where she developed her love for music and performance from a young age.
Joyce DiDonato primarily performs in the opera genre but also explores art songs and concert repertoire across various musical styles, showcasing her versatility.
Joyce DiDonato has significantly influenced the opera community through her powerful advocacy for arts education and her dedication to connecting with audiences through storytelling in her performances.