More By Artist: Joyce DiDonato
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VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Classical Masterpieces [3 CD set] Alexandre Tharaud, Joyce DiDonato, Natalie Dessay, Martha Argerich, Philippe Jaroussky, George Li, Edgar Moreau, John Nelson, David Fray, etc [ Warner Classics / 3 CD Box Set - released 13/Mar/2020 ] A wealth of classical masterpieces … All-time favourites and tempting discoveries that span musical eras from the baroque right up to the present day … Moods that range from tranquil and reflective to fast and furious … |
MOZART / HAYDN
Jeunehomme Alexandre Tharaud (piano) / Les Violons du Roy, Bernard Labadie, with Joyce DiDonato [ Virgin Classics / CD - released 20/Sep/2014 ] "Alexandre Tharaud is an atmospheric, characterful pianist whose individuality seems to communicate best on CD … Vivid imagination meets deliciously poised pianism." Nicholas Kenyon, The Observer, Sunday 24 November 2013 Tharaud returns with a an... |
GIOACHINO ROSSINI
Rossini: Stabat Mater Anna Netrebko, Joyce DiDonato, Lawrence Brownlee, Ildebrando D'Arcangelo / Orchestra e Coro dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Antonio Pappano [ EMI Records / Warner Classics / CD - released 1/Dec/2010 ] "The pairing of Anna Netrebko and Joyce DiDonato is a match made in heaven...This is one of the great choral recordings." Gramophone 2011 Award WINNER - Editor's Choice |
VIVALDI
Sacred Music Vol. 10 (Includes the first recording of the newly discovered Nisi Dominus, RV803) Carolyn Sampson, Joanne Lunn (sopranos) Joyce Didonato, Tuva Semmingsen (mezzo sopranos) Robin Blaze (countertenor) / King's Consort / Robert King [ Hyperion / CD - released 15/Mar/2004 ] "The King series comes to a triumphant end with a major find and a glowing Gloria" - Editor's Choice Penguin Stereo Guide (April 2004) |
VIVALDI
Sacred Music Vol. 9 (Laudate Pueri RV602; Salve Regina RV618; Vos aurae per montes RV634; etc) Carolyn Sampson, Susan Gritton, Joanne Lunn (sopranos) Joyce Didonato (mezzo soprano) Nathalie Stutzmann (contralto) The Choir of the King's Consort [ Hyperion / CD - released 6/Aug/2003 ] The penultimate disc of this highly-acclaimed series of Vivaldi's complete sacred music. |
GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
Amor E Gelosia: Handel Duets Patrizia Ciofi (soprano), Joyce DiDonato (mezzo) / Il Complesso Barocco, Alan Curtis [ Erato Warner Classics / CD - released 7/Jun/2014 ] "All are most beautifully sung by Patrizia Ciofi and Joyce DiDonato, who has just the right firmness and focus for a castrato role; both phrase beautifully, articulate and express the words clearly and tellingly" (Gramophone Editor's Choice) |
MONTEVERDI / HANDEL / GLUCK / KEISER / ORLANDINI
Drama Queens: Royal Arias from the 17th and 18th Centuries Joyce DiDonato (mezzo-soprano) / Il Complesso Barocco, Alan Curtis [ Virgin Classics / CD - released 15/Oct/2012 ] GRAMOPHONE AWARD FINALIST 2013: Vocal |
W. A. MOZART
The Last Concerto 1791: Clarinet Concerto KV622 / La clemenza di Tito, K621 - highlights / etc Eric Hoeprich (clavier) Joyce DiDonato (soprano) / Orchestra of the 18th Century, Franz Bruggen [ Glossa / CD - released 1/Oct/2009 ] "We're hardly lacking for pretty-toned mezzo-sopranos these days, but Joyce DiDonato has more than just a lovely voice - she's got what showbiz folks call 'pizzazz'." Gramophone, August, 2006 |
GIOACHINO ROSSINI
Gioachino Rossini Edition (50 CD set) Gabriel Bacquier, Montserrat Caballé, Nicolai Gedda, Maria Callas, Cecilia Bartoli, Joyce DiDonato, Rockwell Blake, Beverly Sills, Thomas Hampson, etc [ Warner Classics / 50 CD Box Set - released 25/Oct/2018 ] The Rossini Edition is the most comprehensive edition devoted to Rossini ever produced. |
GIOACCHINO ROSSINI
Rossini: La Cenerentola (complete opera recorded in 2009) Gran Teatre del Liceu / Joyce DiDonato, Juan Diego Florez, Bruno De Simone / Patrick Summers (cond) [ Decca Music Group DVD / 2 DVD - released 10/Oct/2012 ] Tenor superstar, Juan Diego Flórez, adds the role of Prince Ramiro in Rossini's sparkling comedy 'La Cenerentola', to his rapidly growing catalogue of performances on Decca DVD. Taking the title role in one of Rossini's most popular operas is one... |
W. A. MOZART
Mozart: Don Giovanni, K527 (complete opera) Ildebrando D'Arcangelo, Luca Pisaroni, Diana Damrau, Joyce DiDonato, Rolando Villazón / Mahler Chamber Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin [ Deutsche Grammophon / 3 CD Box Set - released 10/Nov/2012 ] This is the first of a new Deutsche Grammophon cycle of Mozart's seven main operas in collaboration with Festspielhaus Baden-Baden..and kind support of Rolex and an enthusiastic advocate - Rolando Villazón - in love with Mozart! |
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Joanne Lunn & Joyce Didonato
Vivaldi: Sacred Music 9 [ Hyperion / CD - released 7/Jul/2003 ] |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Songplay Joyce DiDonato (mezzo) with Craig Terry (keyboard), Chuck Israels (dble-bass), Jimmy Madison (drums), Lautaro Greco (bandoneon), Charlie Porter (trum) [ Erato Classics / Warner Classics / CD - released 10/Feb/2019 ] "The real twist here is that DiDonato retains the 'formality' of her operatic sound and delivery while attempting to apply a jazzer's instincts." Gramophone |
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JULES MASSENET
Massenet: Cendrillon [Cinderella] (the complete opera, recorded in 2011) Royal Opera House / Joyce DiDonato, Alice Coote, Eglise Gutierrez, Ewa Podles / Bertrand de Billy (conductor) [ Virgin Classics DVD / 2 DVD - released 11/May/2012 ] "Bertrand de Billy leads a highly sympathetic reading of the score...revelling in the pomposity of the court dances while conjuring magic in the duets." (International Record Review) |
GAETANO DONIZETTI
Donizetti: Maria Stuarda (complete opera recorded in 2013) Metropolitan Opera / Joyce DiDonato, Elza van den Heever, Matthew Polenzani / Maurizio Benini (cond) [ Erato DVD / 2 DVD - released 7/Apr/2014 ] "The two main protagonists brilliantly capture all the opera's drama and passion; DiDonato is magnificent and moving." Gramophone Magazine Editor's Choice August 2014 |
HANDEL
Alcina (complete) Joyce DiDonato / Karina Gauvin / Laura Cherici / Maite Beaumont / Sonia Prina / Kobie van Rensburg / Vito Priante / Il Complesso Barocco / Alan Curtis [ Deutsche Grammophon Archiv / 3 CD Box Set - released 1/May/2009 ] "This Alcina is polished and passionate, the standard of da capo ornamentation unsurpassed. The acoustical environment of this recording is near-perfect." Gramophone Magazine - Editor's Choice (May 2009) |
GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL
Handel: Ariodante (complete opera) Joyce DiDonato, Karina Gauvin, Sabina Puertolas, Marie Nicole-Lemieux / Il Complesso Barocco / Alan Curtis [ Erato Classics / 3 CD Box Set - released 7/May/2021 ] |
HANDEL / LEO / PURCELL / GESUALDO / STRAUSS
In War & Peace - Harmony Through Music (recorded in Barcelona, June 2017) Joyce DiDonato (mezzo) / Il Pomo d'Oro, Maxim Emelyanychev [ Erato DVD / Blu-ray Disc - released 1/May/2018 ] ""DiDonato sings with poise and elegance, a few pitchy notes above the stave notwithstanding; her sorrow and passion are clear to see and appreciate - it is an incredibly giving performance." Opera Now |
HANDEL / LEO / PURCELL / GESUALDO / STRAUSS
In War & Peace - Harmony Through Music (recorded in Barcelona, June 2017) BLU-RAY Joyce DiDonato (mezzo) / Il Pomo d'Oro, Maxim Emelyanychev [ Erato Blu-Ray / Blu-ray Disc - released 1/Apr/2018 ] "DiDonato sings with poise and elegance, a few pitchy notes above the stave notwithstanding; her sorrow and passion are clear to see and appreciate - it is an incredibly giving performance." Opera Now |
GIOACHINO ROSSINI
Rossini: La Cenerentola (Cinderella) (Complete opera) Joyce DiDonato (mezzo) Josa Manuel Zapata (tenor) Paolo Bordogna (baritone) / Prague Chamber Choir / SWR Radio Orchestra Kaiserslauten / Alberto Zedda [ Naxos / 2 CD - released 18/Dec/2005 ] "A wonderfully spirited live recording of what is probably Rossini's masterpiece. With an ensemble of mostly young singers, where American mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato in the title role could hardly be bettered." (MusicWeb) |
