While the biblical concept of Eden was a “garden paradise” or “state of innocence and bliss”, DiDonato’s EDEN is far more grounded in reality. As her epic voice soared, her underlying message was squarely modern day Mother Earth. She concluded her performance with a quote “never was the shade of a plant more dear and loveable”. In this time of global unrest, truer words were never spoken. Here is hoping DiDonato’s seed of an idea will continue to grow.
Joyce DiDonato would like to graciously thank the following for their generous support of EDEN:
Bernard and Barbro Osher, Helen Berggruen, The Getty Foundation, Sara Morgan, Franci Neely, John Studzinski, Ann Ziff, McDermott Foundation, Kern Wildenthal, Mary Ellen Clark, Linda Nelson, John Singer, Camilla Smith, Dame Janet Baker, Michael Beverly, DL, Sarah Billinghurst Solomon Foundation, Nancy Dehmlow, Katherine G. Farley, Tom and Pamela Frame, Richard Gaddes, Eva Haller, Joan and Louise Harris, INSPIRATUM, David Jacobs, Eric Laub, Ellen Marcus, Kavita and Anupam Mishra, Frank and Lynne Modruson, Alexandra Nichols and Sir Simon Robey.
Joyce would like to thank the Hilti Foundation for their generous support of the EDEN Engagement programme.
EDEN has been commissioned by University Musical Society of the University of Michigan; the Harriman-Jewell Series, Kansas City; Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation; Cal Performances at University of California, Berkeley; Stanford Live; and UC Santa Barbara Arts & Lectures.
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Photos: Sergi Jasanada | Art Direction: Joyce DiDonato & Catherine Pisaroni
Album artwork & website design: Lenny’s Studio
Stylist: Angel Cabezuelo. Makeup: De María.
