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Angel Blue, Ailyn Pérez, Jonathan Tetelman, Pretty Yende, Isabel Leonard & Tamara Wilson Lead Houston Grand Opera’s 2026-27 Season

By Francisco Salazar

The Houston Grand Opera has announced its 2026-27 season.

Angel Blue headlines Floyd’s “Susannah” alongside Rod Gilfry, Billie Bruley, Aaron Blake, Deborah Nansteel, and Malcolm Mackenzie. James Gaffigan conducts Patricia Racette’s production.

Performance Dates: Oct. 23-Nov. 8, 20-26

Matthew Polenzani headlines Gounod’s “Faust” with Pretty Yende, Ildebrando d’Arcangelo, Sean Michael Plumb, and Sun-Ly Pierce. Giacomo Sagripanti conducts.

Performance Dates: Oct. 30-Nov. 15, 2026

Ailyn Pérez, Jonathan Tetelman, Adam Smith, Raehann Bryce-Davis, Lucas Meachem, and Soloman Howard lead Verdi’s “Aida.” Michele Gamba conducts the production Kaneza Schaal.

Performance Dates: Jan. 22-Feb. 7, 2027

Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” will star Paul Appleby, Janai Brugger, Joshua Hopkins, Aigul Khismatullina, Grigory Shkarupaand Brandon Cedel. David Chan conducts.

Performance Dates: Jan. 29-Feb. 14, 2027

Tamara Wilson, Samantha Hankey, Soraya Mafi, Matthew Rose, Bo Skovhus, and Gaelano Salas lead Strauss’ “Der Rosenkavalier.” Henrik Nansi conducts the production by Bruno Ravella.

Performance Dates: April 23-May 7, 2027

“Showboat” will star Lauren Snouffer, Edward Nelson, Isabel Leonard, Morris Robinson, and La’Shelle Q.  Patrick Summers and Richard Bado conduct Francesca Zambello’s production.

Performance Dates: April 30-May 16, 2027

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By Francisco Salazar

FRANCISCO SALAZAR, (Publisher) has worked as a journalist for over 10 years with such companies as Latin Post, and freelanced for Remezcla. He has also published for El Diario and La Opinion. He is a media producer and a classically trained cellist who has performed in the New York area.

With OperaWire he has lectured at Bard College and been featured on Fred Plotkin, Jennifer Rowley and Angel Blue's programs.

He holds a Masters in Media Management from the New School and a Bachelor's in Film Production and Italian studies from Hofstra University.

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