ClassicFM: Joyce DiDonato is an absolute goddess and here are all the reasons why

Today is Joyce DiDonato’s 50th birthday – and here are all the reasons why we’re head-over-heels in love with her.

1. She’s outspoken – and totally unapologetic about itWatch video on ClassicFM
2. She uses her celebrity to do good in the world

   This speech will make you realise what’s really important. “The opposite of war is not peace. It’s creation”- @JoyceDiDonato, @ilpdo pic.twitter.com/QJ4mky2HWp

   — Dog & Trumpet (@dogandtrumpet) October 30, 2017

3. Her voice is ridiculously agile

   Can I just say how in awe I am of @JoyceDiDonato and her never ending ability to be so very agile, playful and graceful whenever she performs! ?????#queen #singergoals #sopranoGold #LoveOfVoice pic.twitter.com/ETZCnH1dMv

   — Jazmine Johnson (@jzmn132) February 9, 2019

4. She dresses like a rockstar
   

   

   Joyce DiDonato. Photo: Simon Pauly

5. Once, she slipped and broke her leg during a performance of The Barber of Seville in Covent Garden – and completed the remainder of the run in a wheelchair.
   Proof that Joyce is, in fact, superhuman.
   
6. She gives super-inspiring speeches
   
7. She has awesome hair
   LOOK AT IT.

   

   Joyce DiDonato and Antonio Pappano open Wigmore Hall’s new season

8. She was once asked to open the World Series with The Star-Spanged Banner
   Do you think she nailed it? (hint: yes)
9. She’s awesome at social media

   

   About to go LIVE on @KCLiveTV to shout about my upcoming concerts with my beloved @kcsymphony this weekend!!! pic.twitter.com/jDCDVjaOdK

   — Joyce DiDonato (@JoyceDiDonato) March 14, 2018

10. And she sings Handel like this.

    Joyce, you’re the greatest.