Verdi’s “Caro nome che il mio cor” from Rigoletto

Renowned mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato presents a series of three master classes focusing on opera arias. Here Ms. DiDonato coaches soprano Alexandra Nowakowski with pianist Justina Lee on Verdi’s “Caro nome che il mio cor” from Rigoletto.
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Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato’s performances have been called “a model of singing in which all components of the art form-technique, sound, color, nuance, diction-come together in service to expression and eloquence” by The New York Times. The revered singer presents a series of three public master classes for young opera singers who were chosen from an international pool of applicants. To learn more about Carnegie Hall’s Workshops and Master Classes and to apply, visit www.carnegiehall.org/workshops.

[@diarmuidmccabe7873]

Joyce DiDonato is an outstanding teacher and not just in the field of opera but life itself. Such a pleasure to listen to this highly intelligent and wise woman and those students and young singers are truely blessed by the opportunity to learn from her.

[@geoden]

This soprano will go far, she is already very good.

[@cyrilmf2570]

Thanks, Joyce, for bringing on the fact that a good singer requires time, and patience; worth hearing in a world where there is a tendency to think we can obtain everything fast and young. I wish you could spread that message to more people. Magnificent the way you help singers turn something good into something unique and authentic...

[@melvinbernard4541]

Such a class act. I love watching her teach. I especially appreciate her words of wisdom and honesty.

[@NoteAndroid]

Joyce's guarantee 23:33 and her "to take the leap"~! This advise is not just in master class giving coaching and techniques, it applies to life itself. Thank you Joyce.

[@christhesoprano]

her voice is sooo soo good oh my god! and really great work and great teaching!!!

[@sutherland9]

Wow! this soprano is very good

[@ditke8755]

Bravo Alexandra!!!!

[@annachen3685]

Excellent master class! Joyce DiDonato, bravo!

[@heididuncansoprano]

Those trills! Brava!!

[@carnegiehall]

We are delighted to know that you enjoyed the performance!

[@aphelelemabanga1806]

Such a beautiful voice🥺♥️

[@ayandamhaga4554]

This soprano is so gifted she has that Pretty Yende thingy in her, she is definitely going far in opera and yet young

[@lialiniawatychristian.]

Wow , Bravo Alexandra ❤️

[@johnblasiak2499]

Delightful to say the the least I love it Joyce is a Joy with High C & E

[@enriquedelia9128]

My best regards and Congratulations, for your Marvelous master Clases, BEST regards from Caracas VENEZUELA !!!

[@tylerresto]

The overtones are ringing my ears just through my phone ♥️

[@mistersmith1883]

Beautiful

[@inspirationofnature]

Truly an exquisite voice this woman has 🌟💗Love

[@frankG335]

Wow! Very impressive!

[@bless_aria]

Thank you love your words

[@mariliamuylaert1139]

Wonderful! What a beutiful process!

[@kekhriesenuoluho1394]

I am so in love ♥️♥️♥️♥️😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@ManicYouniverse]

She's half-Polish, so no wonder she's so great! ;) Amazing!

[@enriquedelia9128]

Guauu Marvelous an sublime voice BRAVA !!!

[@barbararota9682]

Wow

[@carnegiehall]

Thanks for listening!

[@SallyAli789]

I wish to join this masterclass

[@viliamiunga2543]

was Verdi looking for an end or it was endless form the prelude

[@user-io1jv8eh6z]

Чудовий майстер-клас, але...я вже бачила його з тією учасницею тільки в іншому вбранні, то який з них перший ,який другий? Бо структурно і технічно пропрацьовуються ті самі речі

[@Ellatigojusticiero]

Pobrecita escoger el Caro Nome de Rigoletto que lo tararean hasta los organilleros, pero muy difícil de cantar. La chica tiene un órgano vocal privilegiado...y va a tener muchos éxitos en su carrera, su color de voz es bello.

[@Calogeropoulos]

Beautiful voice indeed. I would say placing the voice lower in the body would enrich the sound even furtuer. Just a bit of more body.

[@muo18]

06:00

[@jotge.3444]

amazing, but more headvoice would make the voice calmer and the top easier.

[@alfredoihldausend4093]

Having saying that...it would also be powerfull to release into the few low notes with confidence. If you hear to Maria Callas, she really has confidence to have the weight in the bottom and be very light at the top! Some sopranos fear to be free at the lower range, but they could release reminding on "si canta come si parla"

[@MrKONEWKO]

That implies that shes not already in pure head voice at the top of her range in this aria... what in the world are you talking about? That literally makes no sense.

[@celibidache1000]

With the amount of praise here it's evident people have no idea what a free voice sounds like.

[@fulvioarborio9578]

In the past she still would've been a voice in progress (but with a good material), nowadays...she's a goddess

[@celibidache1000]

@@fulvioarborio9578 Who's a goddess?

[@fulvioarborio9578]

The young girl of course, just consider what you hear around...

[@OGrauMusic]

Beautiful voice, good highs, but the middle and chest register is underdeveloped.

[@alexnowakowskii]

I’ve been working on my middle and low every day in quarantine!! I honestly feel blessed I have all this time to work on it now 🙏

[@OGrauMusic]

@@alexnowakowskii You have a great voice, surely with a good singing teacher you will be able to develop your low register. I wish you the best for the future !!

[@theosah2428]

Better than lowering too much the larynx