Angela Meade, Christian Van Horn & Lawrence Brownlee Highlight Washington Concert Opera’s 2026-27 Season

The Washington Concert Opera has announced its 2026-27 season Lauren Snouffer and Fran Daniel Laucerica star in Haydn’s “Armida.” Performance Date: Oct. 24, 2026 Christian Van Horn, Elizabeth DeShong, and Le Bu headline Massenet’s “Don Quichotte.” Performance Date: March 14, 2027 Bellini’ “Il Pirata” is set to star Angela Meade and Larry Brownlee. Performance Date: May 2, 2027 All performances will be {…}

Mar 19, 2026

Lawrence Brownlee, Hera Hyesang Park, Jennifer Zetlan, Anthony Roth Costanzo to Headline Sejong Soloists Gala Concert 2026

Sejong Soloists will present its annual Gala Concert on May 12, 2026 at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York City. The showcase will feature such artists as tenor Lawrence Brownlee, countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo, violinist Chee-Yun, soprano Hera Hyesang Park, and soprano Jennifer Zetlan. The concert will be co-hosted by Emmy Award–winning journalist Paula Zahn and Costanzo. The {…}

Mar 12, 2026

Louise Alder, Iréne Theorin, Nina Stemme, Stephen Costello, Lawrence Brownlee & Hera Hyesang Park Lead Edinburgh International Festival’s 2026 Season

The Edinburgh International Festival has announced its 2026 season. Here are the vocal performances. Opera Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek’s “The Galloping Cure” will make its world premiere with Stuart Stratford conducting the Scottish Opera and Tom Morris directing. Performance Dates: August 9-12, 2026 Konstantin Krimmel lead Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” with Brindley Sherratt, Louise Alder, Giovanni Sala, Janai Brugger, Michael Sumuel, William Thomas, and Hera {…}

Feb 26, 2026

Ailyn Pérez, Michael Fabiano, Nadine Sierra, Lawrence Brownlee, Erin Morley & Brittany Renee Lead Boston Lyric Opera’s 2026-27 Season

The Boston Lyric Opera has announced its 2026-27 season celebrating its 50th anniversary. The company will present Gioachino Rossini’s “Guillaume Tell” in a production by Vita Tzykun and David Adam Moore. David Angus conducts that includes George Gagnidze, Konu Kim, Anya Matanovič, Nina Yoshida Nelsen, Brianna J. Robinson, Morgan Mastrangelo, and James Demler. Performance Dates: Sep. 25-Oct. 4, 2026 The Boston Lyric Opera will celebrate its {…}

Feb 24, 2026

Jonathan Tetelman & Miina-Liisa Värelä Win Big at 2026 Oper! Awards

The Oper! Awards have announced the 2026 winners. The winners, which were announced on Feb. 24 saw Theater Regensburg win Best Opera House, while Jonathan Tetelman won Best Male Singer. Meanwhile, Miina-Liisa Värelä won Best Female Singer and Best Conductor won Gianluca Capuano. Other winners included Barrie Kosky for Best Director while Erin Morley and Lawrence Brownlee won Best Solo {…}

Feb 19, 2026

Anna Netrebko, Judit Kutasi, Anita Rachvelishvili, Rolando Villazón, Thomas Hampson, Diana Damrau, Corinne Winters, Lawrence Brownlee Headline Hungarian State Opera’s 2026-27 Season

The Hungarian State Opera has announced its 143rd season, featuring 10 new productions, 500 performances across its two venues, and a landmark Kodály centenary celebration. Here is a look at the operatic offerings. New Productions The season opens with a world premiere of “Kodály Háry Jancsika,” a new children’s version of the beloved singspiel performed by the OPERA Children’s Chorus, {…}

Feb 3, 2026

Sondra Radvanovsky, Rihab Chaieb, Patti LuPone, Joshua Guerrero, Juliana Grigoryan, Angela Meade & Lawrence Brownlee Lead LA Opera’s 2026-27 Season

LA Opera has announced its 2026-27 season. Here are the MainStage and LA Opera Off productions. Mainstage Rihab Chaieb, Joshua Guerrero, Kathleen O’Mara, and Liam James Karai lead a new production of Bizet’s “Carmen“ by Thaddeus Strassberger. Domingo Hindoyan conducts. Performance Dates: Oct. 17-Nov. 7, 2026 Lina González-Granados conducts Bernstein’s “Candide“ with Duke Kim, Deanna Breiwick, and Patti LuPone. Francesca Zambello {…}

Jan 7, 2026

Metropolitan Opera 2025-26 Review: I Puritani

(Photo: Ken Howard / Met Opera) Less is more! That was what Sandro Sequi did well in his traditional 1976 production of “I Puritani” at the Metropolitan Opera. Originally staged for Joan Sutherland, the production was a vehicle for the great divas of the Bel Canto repertoire. And while it was admittedly a product of its time, the last three {…}

Dec 26, 2025

Lisette Oropesa to Headline The Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Live in HD’ Showcase of ‘I Puritani’

(Photo: Paola Kudacki / Met Opera) The Metropolitan Opera’s 2025–26 Live in HD season will continue with Bellini’s “I Puritani” on Jan. 10, 2026. The company will showcase the first new production of this opera in nearly 50 years and will feature soprano Lisette Oropesa as Elvira, opposite tenor Lawrence Brownlee as Arturo. They will be joined by baritone Artur {…}

Dec 7, 2025

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

(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 {…}

Nov 10, 2025

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

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.” {…}