Renée Fleming, Joyce DiDonato, Joshua Guerrero, Asmik Grigorian Star in WQXR & Carnegie Hall’s Live Broadcast Series

(Photo credits: Artist’s website, Gonz, Astelum, Bakas) WQXR and Carnegie Hall announce the schedule for the 15th anniversary season of Carnegie Hall Live. This article only features classical vocal performances. The Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir presents an “All-Arvo Pärt” program. Tõnu Kaljuste directs. Performance Date: October 23, 2025 Soprano Asmik Grigorian, mezzo-soprano Deniz Uzun, tenor Joshua Guerrero, and bass Tareq {…}

Aug 26, 2025

Q & A: Joyce DiDonato on Purcell’s ‘Dido & Aeneas’ & The Importance of Recordings

Joyce DiDonato has made a mark in the opera industry as a singer, advocate, and mentor, among many other endeavors the mezzo-soprano has done over the years. But she has also made a mark on the recording industry. Ever since, she has been recording with Warner and Erato, DiDonato has been on a mission to discover works in the modern, {…}

Aug 26, 2025

Joyce DiDonato, Emily D’Angelo, Michael Spyres, Kelley O’Connor & Joel Puckett Lead CD/DVD Releases

Welcome back for this week’s look at the latest CD and DVD releases in the opera world. This week, the Metropolitan Opera releases a modern opera while Joyce Didonato continues her exploration of the baroque repertoire. Grounded Deustche Grammophon releases Jeanine Tesori and George Brant’s new work in a recording from the Metropolitan Opera. Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts the opera with {…}

Aug 7, 2025

Joyce DiDonato Honored in Costa Rica

(Credit: Chris Singer) Joyce DiDonato was awarded a special honor in Costa Rica. The country’s Ministerio Cultura y Juventud said, “For the first time in history, Costa Rica hands over the Carmen Lyra Recognition to the Cultural Brotherhood — and she’s doing it big. Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato, global opera icon, cultural activist and ally of artistic education projects in the country, {…}

Jun 19, 2025

Renée Fleming, Kathryn Lewek, Joyce DiDonato, Lauren Snouffer, Samantha Hankey Headline Oratorio Society of New York’s 2025-26 Season

Oratorio Society of New York has unveiled its 2025-26 season. First up is Mozart’s Great Mass in C Minor and John Corigliano’s “Fern Hill” starring Jennifer Zetlan, Samantha Hankey, Alex Richardson, and Joseph Parish. The performance takes place at Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage. Performance Date: Nov. 10, 2025 Then comes the “Messiah” in time for the holidays. The {…}

Jun 2, 2025

Lincoln Center Theater, in Collaboration with the Metropolitan Opera, Will Present ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’ with Joyce DiDonato

The Lincoln Center Theater has announced that it will present Gian Carlo Menotti’s “Amahl and the Night Visitors” during the 2025-26 season. The opera will start previews on Dec. 16, and it will star Joyce DiDonato. This will mark the first seasonal family offering in LCT history and will be presented in association with The Metropolitan Opera. The work will {…}

May 20, 2025

Joyce DiDonato, Corinne Winters, Nahuel Di Pierro, Stéphane Degout & Brenda Rae Lead Grand Théâtre de Genève’s 2025-26 Season

The Grand Théâtre de Genève has announced its 2025-26 season. Opera Mark Elder will conduct a new production of Wagner’s “Tannhäuser” starring Daniel Johansson, Samuel Sakker, Jennifer Davis, Victoria Karkacheva, Franz-Josef Selig, and Stéphane Degout. Tatjana Gürbaca directs. Performance Dates: Sept. 21-Oct. 4, 2025 Debussy’s “Pelléas & Mélisande” will star Björn Bürger, Mari Eriksmoen, Leigh Melrose, Nicolas Testé, Sophie Koch, {…}

May 20, 2025

Joyce DiDonato, Lea Desandre, Michael Spyres, Véronique Gens, Emőke Baráth & Dario Solari Headline Opéra de Dijon’s 2025-26 Season

The Opéra de Dijon has announced its 2025-26 season. Here are the vocal performances. The Orchestre National de France performs alongside Cristian Măcelaru and Joyce DiDonato. The program includes music by Alma and Gustav Mahler and Strauss. Performance Date: Oct. 9, 2025 Lea Desandre stars as Händel’s “Theodora” with Hugh Cutting, Véronique Gens, Laurence Kilsby, and Alex Rosen. Thomas Dunford {…}

May 7, 2025

Joyce DiDonato, Sonya Yoncheva, Angel Blue & Julian Prégardien Lead Festival Perelada’s 2025 Season

The Festival Perelada has announced its 2025 season. Joyce DiDonato and Craig Terry will perform in recital. Performance Date: July 3, 2025 Genius Loci is a unique stage performance directed by Rafael R. Villalobos. The production star countertenor Xavier Sabata and will feature music from Purcell to contemporary. Performance Date: July 5, 2025 Julian and Christoph Prégardien will perform “In {…}

Apr 23, 2025

Joyce DiDonato, Julie Boulianne & Frédéric Antoun Lead Orchestre Métropolitain de Montréal’s 2025-26 Season

The Orchestre Métropolitain de Montréal has announced its 2025-26 season. Yannick Nézet-Séguin and Joyce DiDonato open the season with a Mahler and Sonny-Ray Day Rider. Performance Date: Sept. 23, 2025 Léa Moisan-Perrier conducts the Chœur Métropolitain and pianists Julie Lamontagne and Rousso. Performance Dates: Dec. 13 & 14, 2025 Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts Bach’s Oratorio de Noël with soloists Anna-Sophie Neher, Julie Boulianne, Frédéric Antoun, and Geoffroy {…}

Mar 29, 2025

Joyce DiDonato & Benjamin Bernheim Among Headliners of Princeton University Concerts’ 2025-26 Season

Princeton University Concerts has announced its 2025-25 season. Here is a breakdown of the upcoming classical vocal performances on offer. Benjamin Bernheim and Carrie-Ann Matheson will perform a recital of works by Duparc, Chausson, Ginastera, Puccini, Kosma, Trenet, and Brel, among others. Performance Date: Feb. 5, 2026 Joyce DiDonato joins forces with Time for Three String Trio to present Kevin {…}