Lawrence Brownlee will take a starring role this fall in the debut of the Opera Philadelphia Channel, a global platform that will bring a robust 2020-2021 season into opera lovers’ homes via their television screens and streaming devices.

The tenor will take center stage in the first performance created for the channel, “Lawrence Brownlee & Friends in Philadelphia.” The recital and conversation will showcase sopranos Lindsey Reynolds, Sarah Shafer, and Karen Slack, accompanied by pianist Myra Huang.

In a statement, Brownlee noted, “I am thrilled to invite everyone to join us for a night of arias, songs, spirituals, and conversation as we launch this exciting digital season on the Opera Philadelphia Channel.”

The program was curated by the performers and will feature music by composers Clara Schumann, Nadia Boulanger, Amy Beach, and Jacqueline Hairston, alongside works by Mozart, Donizetti, and Massenet.

“Lawrence Brownlee & Friends in Philadelphia” was shot from Sept. 16-18 at the Wilma Theater in Philadelphia and will premiere on Friday, Oct. 23, at 8:00 p.m. EST, and remain available on-demand throughout the season.