Lisette Oropesa & Lawrence Brownlee Lead New ‘I Puritani’ at the Metropolitan Opera

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(Credit: Paola Kudacki / Met Opera) The Metropolitan Opera is set to present a new production of Bellini’s “I Puritani.” This will make the first new staging of the opera in 50 years with Charles Edwards directing the new production. Edwards known for his stage and set designs and previously created scenery for four Met productions by David McVicar. Lisette {…}

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Gerda Lissner Foundation Cancels Jacobs School of Music Recital Featuring Lawrence Brownlee

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The Gerda Lissner Foundation has announced the cancelation of a its concert at the Jacobs School of Music. Per an official press release, the company stated that “Due to significant travel disruptions, tonight’s recital with Jacobs School of Music has been canceled. We understand that this news may be disappointing, and we sincerely appreciate your understanding during these unforeseen circumstances.” {…}

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The Gerda Lissner Foundation & WQXR to Stream Concerts from Indiana University & Bard College Conservatory Starring Lawrence Brownlee & Stephanie Blythe

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The Gerda Lissner Foundation is teaming up with WQXR to stream two more concerts from major conservatories around the country. First up, on Nov. 10, 2025, the organization will showcase a concert starring tenor Lawrence Brownlee at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. The tenor will perform pianist Kevin Murphy as well as soprano Yoori Choi, tenor Jonathan Elmore, {…}

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SongStudio Returns With Masterclasses by Lisette Oropesa, Lawrence Brownlee, & Anthony Roth Costanzo

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(Photo credits: Harris, Lainez, & Placek) Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute is set to present its SongStudio from Jan. 12–18. The program explores the future of the vocal recital through intensive workshops with eight emerging vocalists and eight collaborative pianists from around the world. Together with leading artists, collaborative pianists, and coaches, the participants will spend the week receiving instruction {…}

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Erin Morley, Lawrence Brownlee, Malin Bystrom & Fatma Said Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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Welcome back for this week’s look at the latest CD and DVD releases in the opera world. This week audiences will get to hear a new album by two of bel canto’s greatest stars as well as a new recording of Wagner’s “Lohengrin.” There is also a new recording of “Turandot” in English. Golden Age PENTATONE celebrates the glittering world {…}

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Lawrence Brownlee Headlines Opera Philadelphia’s First ‘PIPE UP!’ Series

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(Photo credit: Parlophone Record) Opera Philadelphia’s has unveiled the programming for its newest community initiative, “PIPE UP!” This article only features vocal concerts. The inaugural concert is “An Evening of Opera Favorites” presented by Peter Richard Conte and Opera Philadelphia Chorus. Performance Date: October 23, 2025 “An Evening with Lawrence Brownlee” is next. He performs a selection of popular arias. {…}

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Cast Change: Lawrence Brownlee Jumps into ‘La Sonnambula’ at the Met Opera

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced a cast change for its Oct. 14, 2025, performance of “La Sonnambula.” The company said that Lawrence Brownlee will perform the role of Elvino, replacing Xabier Anduaga, who is ill. Brownlee performed the role on Oct. 11, also replacing Anduaga. He is currently in rehearsals for “La Fille du Régiment,” which opens on Oct. 17, {…}

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Lawrence Brownlee Surprises Metropolitan Opera Audiences in ‘La Sonnambula’ Performance

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(Credit: Zakiyah Caldwell Burroughs) On Saturday, Oct. 11, Metropolitan Opera audiences had a surprise performance by Lawrence Brownlee in “La Sonnambula.” The tenor was replacing Xabier Anduaga, who was forced to cancel the performance due to illness. Brownlee took to social media and said, “On Saturday, I stepped in—on very short notice—for my ailing colleague Xabier Anduaga in Rolando Villazón’s {…}

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Latonia Moore, Erin Morley, Daniela Barcellona, & Lawrence Brownlee Lead Opera Carolina’s 2025-26 Season

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Opera Carolina has announced its 2025-26 Season. The season opens with Pergolisi’s Stabat Mater performed in remembrance of the events of 9/11. Corey Lovelace and Leyla Martinucci star alongside the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra and conductor Emily Jarrell Urbanek. Performance Date: Sept. 11, 2025 “A Night To Remember” will feature music by Giacomo Puccini. This gala concert will be held at {…}

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Lisette Oropesa & Lawrence Brownlee Lead New ‘I Puritani’ at the Metropolitan Opera

Gerda Lissner Foundation Cancels Jacobs School of Music Recital Featuring Lawrence Brownlee

The Gerda Lissner Foundation & WQXR to Stream Concerts from Indiana University & Bard College Conservatory Starring Lawrence Brownlee & Stephanie Blythe

SongStudio Returns With Masterclasses by Lisette Oropesa, Lawrence Brownlee, & Anthony Roth Costanzo

Erin Morley, Lawrence Brownlee, Malin Bystrom & Fatma Said Lead New CD/DVD Releases

Lawrence Brownlee Headlines Opera Philadelphia’s First ‘PIPE UP!’ Series

Cast Change: Lawrence Brownlee Jumps into ‘La Sonnambula’ at the Met Opera

Lawrence Brownlee Surprises Metropolitan Opera Audiences in ‘La Sonnambula’ Performance

Latonia Moore, Erin Morley, Daniela Barcellona, & Lawrence Brownlee Lead Opera Carolina’s 2025-26 Season