Juilliard Commencement 2014 -- Joyce DiDonato, Speaker

[@armijok]

"You're here to serve humanity" Joyce Didonato, you're an inspirational, passionate, and joyful human being!

[@ciaosoydani]

She made me cry. Best speech I've ever heard.

[@lunetelalune2783]

“When nothing else makes sense, go back to the score.” So true. We forget why we went into this in the first place- the music.

[@dougfoote7046]

What an astounding speech. Joyce tells it as she has found it to be. She is that extremely rare person, she is good and true right through. She is kind, loving, fun and, also makes the world a better place every day. Her desire is to grow better in the best possible way, and I believe this is the greatest desire of all.

[@revagrills2156]

I always come back to this video when I need grounding and inspiration .

[@graziacavasino8884]

What a glorious inspiration for EVERY human being! I cannot but say "Thank you" from the bottom of my heart.

[@ternitamas]

I bet every person watching this ended up with a huge smile on their face after the speech was finished. This woman is amazing!

[@operaalfonso5421]

Even her "Woohoo!" Is musical!!

[@anitawitt2463]

Joyce has long been one of my favorite singers, for her artistry and her lovely personality, This shows her amazingly thoughtful and articulate. Beautiful!

[@jeanleeduong]

"The world needs you, each of you. It is yearning, starving, dying for you and your healing offer of service through your art... stop taking things so damn seriously." The most joy-giving, uplifting, meaningful commencement speech I have ever heard. Gained strength from this. Thank you Joyce!

[@ChristinaNelson_Soprano]

Probably the most beautiful commencement speech I have ever heard! Thank you!

[@computer23gleek]

Anyone else crying in the club?

[@OboeSensation08]

A wonderful artist and adorable human being. Can anyone be more inspirational?

[@valenelle688]

I want to cry.

[@georgiajacobson5561]

So wonderful!!!! Thank you, Joyce!

[@mariacontrerascontreras1762]

Bello muy bueno bueno

[@lgmr2493]

\ ♡ Ooooooh what a one in a lifetime meaning-full speech ! ♡/

[@chrisseroccaro]

brava! words to live by. thank you, Joyce.

[@margfoxon]

What a great speech, even for those of us decades past graduation!

[@ChristinaNelson_Soprano]

BEAUTIFUL speech! So inspiring! Thank you!!!

[@jamesfleisher]

Joyce DiDonato is wonderful, both as a singer and a speaker.

[@gvbrandolini]

Interessante

[@marlenejew-geralds3049]

Powerful and moving words to take to heart, brava!

[@zionpraises6286]

Balling my eyes out lol

[@NonaK-mz8oy]

what a beautiful woman!

[@MatSwim94]

i cried

[@poorwotan]

I went to an extremely expensive business school and my Commencement Speaker was a foul mouthed guy whose claim to fame was having sailed around the world. I think Ms. DiDonato's speech would have been more than welcomed by all there even if it was arts related vs. business (sailing business??? whatever). Bravo from someone who felt cheated out of a good speech on his day...

[@YinYeung11]

What did she say ? sorry , I have to listen to it again again.....

[@mcrettable]

y they dressed so weird?