Joyce DiDonato - Eden in Ancient Olympia

At the occasion of the Paris 2024 Olympics, Joyce DiDonato brought her project Eden, filmed by Olivier Simmonet, to the historic grounds of Ancient Olympia.

Joyce DiDonato has brought her project Eden to the historic grounds of Ancient Olympia. Eden is more than just a concert; it is a transcendent experience that speaks to the urgent need for environmental stewardship. It has captivated audiences in the concert halls worldwide, merging the timeless beauty of baroque & classical music with a poignant call to action for the protection of our planet's precious ecosystems.

In this historic location, just a few days before the Olympic Flame Lighting, DiDonato and her team joined forces with the World Human Forum to pay homage to the spirit of Olympism while underscoring the importance of preserving our planet for future generations.

Joyce DiDonato: "In the heart of Ancient Olympia, where the sun ignites the flame and humanity joins as one, music and nature together demonstrate the perfection of a world that thrives in harmony and balance. Will we answer the call to return to EDEN?”

DiDonato is accompanied by the exhilarating orchestra Il Pomo d'Oro, featuring musicians from all around the world, conveying a message of hope as well as responsibility. In the Ancient Olympia production, filmed by acclaimed director Olivier Simonnet, she has invited three children’s choirs, the Greek National Opera Children’s Choir, Choeur ECLATS from France and the intercultural youth choir El Sistema Greece.

The film “Eden in Ancient Olympia” is an initiative of the World Human Forum, produced by World Human Forum, ZDF/ARTE, Megaron the Athens Concert Hall and UNITEL.

Production year 2024
Duration 59 minutes
TV Director Olivier Simmonet