Rigoletto

Oropesa navigated the transition from innocence to maturity both in her stage presence and voice, moving from lyric coloratura to dramatic soprano which distinguishes her altered state.

—  Jane Rosenberg  •  Seen and Heard International

Lisette Oropesa‘s Gilda might shimmer, but there’s density beneath the sheen. She’s not some glittering victim. She’s a girl in freefall. Her big aria “Caro nome” was as delicate as it was driven. Her second act lament broke open like a wound. There’s a Callas-like depth to her lower register that gives Gilda weight and force, even as she makes devastatingly bad decisions. When she shares the stage with Kelsey, the production’s chill lifts. Their scenes together feel like a separate opera, one where human stakes still matter.

—  Michael M. Landman-karny  •  Stage and Cinema

As his daughter, Gilda, soprano Lisette Oropesa was touching. Oropesa was playful, flitting around amorously, but then transformed through each of the acts, growing up all too quickly, but believably. “Caro nome” was captivating, sensitively accompanied by James Conlon’s orchestra. The three leads joined forces throughout the evening effectively, Oropesa and Kelsey in the second act were magnificent, Oropesa and Barbera in the first were charming, and capped off their duet with thrilling high notes.

—  Matthew Richard Martinez  •  Bachtrack

her portrayal of Gilda has deepened and matured.  Oropesa sang an exquisite “Caro nome”, in a rendition at once beautifully studied, delicate and passionate.  She can float limpid, affecting high notes and turn accurate, shapely coloratura.  Her trills were perfectly formed pearls.  Oropesa is also a brave, spirited singer ready to dare, well able to ride the storm trio, to crown the climax of the quartet, to ring out in “Si, vendetta”.  A truly superb Gilda, Oropesa is a singer who lends distinction to all she does.

—  Truman C. Wang  •  Classical Voice

 Lisette Oropesa gave a luminous, near-transcendent turn as Gilda. Her “Caro nome” was less aria than invocation—fragile, radiant, and utterly devastating.

—  indulgemagazine  •  Indulge Magazine

Soprano Lisette Oropesa (alternating with Kathryn Lewek) sings Gilda with angelic clarity, capturing the character’s naive devotion and ultimate tragic strength.  Her performance evolved from innocence to maturity in a manner that felt authentic and moving. The chemistry between Oropesa and Kelsey added a compelling emotional layer to the production, making Gilda’s fate all the more tragic. Her famous aria “Caro nome” was angelic and emotionally resonant, with a purity in tone that was haunting.  Her performance sparkled with innocence, making her sacrifice during the lightning and thunderstorm-lashed finale all the more devastating.

—  Pauline Adamek  •  Arts Beat LA