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.” {…}

Oct 31, 2025

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

(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 {…}

Oct 24, 2025

Metropolitan Opera 2025-26 Review: La Fille du Régiment

(Credit: Karen Almond) Bel Canto is having a bit of a resurgence at the Metropolitan Opera this year, with the company, after years of giving one or no offering per season, currently showcasing two works from the composers of this era. What is clear from both experiences is that the audience is responding in ways that the Met has not {…}

Oct 20, 2025

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

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 {…}

Oct 18, 2025

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

(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. {…}

Oct 14, 2025

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

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, {…}